Are you worried that booking an appointment with a private dentist will cost you your spot with your NHS dentist?
The short answer is No. If you decide to see a private dentist for specific private dental treatments or cosmetic procedures, this does not mean you will lose your place with your NHS dentist.
At Dentistry on the Grove in Bournemouth, we welcome NHS patients for private dental treatment. They remain registered with their NHS dentist for their routine check-ups, but turn to us for specialist care, faster access, or cosmetic enhancements.
Why NHS Patients Choose Dentistry on the Grove
While NHS dentistry covers essential treatments necessary to maintain oral health, many advanced, restorative, and cosmetic procedures are either limited or unavailable on the NHS. Many patients choose to complement their NHS care with a private dentist in Bournemouth for several key reasons:
- Specialist & Advanced Restorative Care: We provide advanced treatments that go beyond standard NHS provisions, including specialised root canal treatments, comprehensive periodontal therapy for advanced gum disease, and permanent dental implants to replace missing teeth.
- Direct Access Dental Hygiene: You don’t need to be a fully registered private patient to use our busy hygiene clinic. Many local NHS patients book directly with our dental hygienists for thorough scale-and-polish treatments and stain removal.
- Cosmetic Dentistry & Full Smile Makeovers: We offer popular aesthetic treatments not covered by the NHS, such as Invisalign clear aligners, custom dental veneers, composite bonding, and complete Full Smile Makeovers tailored to your goals.
- Faster Appointments & Flexible Scheduling: NHS waiting lists can be lengthy. We offer prompt appointments, giving you quick relief from discomfort or starting your cosmetic journey without unnecessary delays.
How Seeing Us Works for NHS Patients
You can seamlessly combine NHS routine care with private treatments at our Bournemouth practice:
- Initial Private Assessment: Before undertaking any treatment, our team must carry out our own comprehensive assessment. This ensures we fully understand your oral health status and can safely deliver the best outcome.
- Targeted Treatment: We carry out only the specific treatment you requested—whether that is a single hygiene visit, an Invisalign alignment plan, or a complex root canal.
- Return to Your NHS Dentist: Once your private treatment or cosmetic course is complete, you simply continue seeing your regular NHS dentist for your ongoing routine check-ups and basic care.
Book Your Consultation at an award-winning Private Dentist in Bournemouth
You do not have to choose between keeping your NHS dentist and getting the high-quality, specialised care you need.
If you are looking for a trusted private dentist in Bournemouth for hygiene visits, advanced gum care, or cosmetic treatments, the team at Dentistry on the Grove is here to help.
Dentistry on the Grove
42 Southbourne Grove
Bournemouth, BH6 3SY
Tel: 01202 443882
