NHS Dentists in St Helens

64 NHS dental practices within 10 miles of St Helens centre

64

Total Practices

42

Accepting Adults

64

Accepting Children

10

Open Saturdays
Patients
Hours
Facilities

Church Lane Dental Practice, 71a Church Lane, Lowton, Cheshire, WA3 2QZ

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 24 June 2026

40 Croxteth Hall Lane, Croxteth, Liverpool, L11 4SH

Adults Children Charge Exempt Weekends Evenings
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Confirmed: 26 June 2026

1a Chelwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, L16 3NN

Adults Children Charge Exempt
Confirmed: 24 June 2026

24 Halewood Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 3PG

Adults Children Charge Exempt Weekends Evenings
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Confirmed: 31 July 2026

The Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LA

Adults: No Children Evenings
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Confirmed: 24 June 2026

Sankey Street Dental Practice, 61A Sankey Street, Warrington, WA1 1SL

Adults: No Children
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Confirmed: 29 July 2026

152 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancs, WN2 5AW

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 3 June 2026

Lever House, 9 Palmyra Square South, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1BL

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 24 June 2026

Museum Street Dental Surgery, 11-13 Museum Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1JA

Adults Children Charge Exempt Evenings
Confirmed: 13 July 2026

106-108 Childwall Priory Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L16 7PF

Adults Children Charge Exempt Weekends Evenings
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Confirmed: 1 June 2026

137 Higher Road, Halewood, Liverpool, Lancashire, L26 1UN

Adults Children Charge Exempt Weekends
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Confirmed: 5 August 2026

Ashurst Dental Surgery, 61 Lyndhurst, Lancs, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6UH

Adults: No Children Evenings
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Confirmed: 18 June 2026

Market St Dental Practice, 28 Market St, Wigan, Lancs, WN1 1HX

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 7 August 2026

196 Padgate Lane, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3DF

Adults Children Charge Exempt Evenings
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Confirmed: 4 August 2026

mydentist, Red Rose, Wigan, 50 New Market Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1SJ

Adults Children Charge Exempt Evenings
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Confirmed: 11 August 2026

86 Station Road North, Fearnhead, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0QG

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 11 August 2026

Florence House, 100 Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XP

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 12 August 2026

Gidlow Dental Surgery, 328 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 7PJ

Adults Children Charge Exempt
Confirmed: 25 June 2026

Talking Teeth Dental Practice, 56 Ince Green Lane, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2AR

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 24 June 2026

14 Greenway Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4NW

Adults Children Charge Exempt
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Confirmed: 10 August 2026
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At a Glance
  • Accepting adults 65%
  • Accepting children 100%
  • Accept charge-exempt 65%
  • Open Saturdays 15%
  • People per dentist 1,593
NHS Dental Charges
  • Band 1 (Check-up) £27.40
  • Band 2 (Fillings) £75.30
  • Band 3 (Crowns) £326.70

Finding an NHS Dentist in St Helens

Looking for an NHS dentist in St Helens? We currently list 64 dental practices accepting new NHS patients in the area, of which 42 are taking on new adult patients and 64 accept children. 6 new practices in St Helens have started accepting NHS patients since our update on 18 August 2026.

If you need an appointment outside of normal working hours, 10 practices in the St Helens area open on Saturdays. With a population of approximately 102,000, that works out to roughly 1 NHS dentist for every 1,593 people. Use the filters above to narrow down your search, or enter your postcode for the most accurate distance results.

To register, contact the dental practice directly by phone. You do not need to be registered with a local GP. Remember to ask whether they are currently accepting new NHS patients, as availability can change.

Data from NHS.uk CQC Cross-Referenced Not medical advice

Recently Stopped Accepting NHS Patients

4 dental practices in this area stopped appearing in NHS service-search results in our latest update on 18 August 2026. They may still operate privately, but are no longer listed as accepting new NHS patients. Always confirm with the practice before booking.

  • Newtown (no 1) Ltd 93 Broadway, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 5PJ
  • Parr Dental Surgery Limited Talking Teeth Dental Practice, 162 Parr Stocks Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1PB
  • Smart Dental Care 75 South Parade, Liverpool, Merseyside, L24 2SF
  • Talking Teeth Dental Practice, 125 Albert Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6LB

How to Register with an NHS Dentist

1. Find

Choose a practice from the list that matches your needs

2. Call

Phone the practice to check they are accepting new NHS patients

3. Book

Book your first appointment directly with the practice

4. Attend

Bring photo ID and any exemption certificates

Frequently Asked Questions

To register with an NHS dentist in St Helens, simply find a practice above that is accepting new patients and contact them directly by phone. You do not need a referral from a GP, and you can register with any practice. You don't have to choose one in your local area, although it is usually more convenient. Ask whether they are currently accepting new NHS patients, as availability can change.

NHS dental treatment in England is charged in three bands: Band 1 (£27.40) covers check-ups, X-rays, and a scale and polish if needed. Band 2 (£75.30) includes everything in Band 1 plus fillings, extractions, and root canal treatment. Band 3 (£326.70) covers all of the above plus crowns, dentures, and bridges. Some patients are entitled to free NHS dental treatment. Learn more on our About page.

If you're struggling to find an NHS dentist accepting new patients in St Helens, you can contact NHS England on 0300 311 2233 for help finding a practice. You could also try searching a wider area using our postcode search, or call practices directly as their availability may have changed since our data was last updated. In a dental emergency, call NHS 111 for advice.

Our data is sourced from NHS.uk and is updated regularly through automated checks. Each dentist's page displays a timestamp showing when their information was last validated. We also cross-reference practice data with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to ensure accuracy. However, acceptance status can change at short notice, so we always recommend calling the practice directly to confirm.

You are free to register with any NHS dental practice in England, regardless of where you live. There are no catchment areas for NHS dentistry. However, choosing a practice near your home or workplace is usually more convenient for appointments.

Data from NHS.uk