Frequently Asked Questions – Home Visit Dentist London
General Questions
What is a home visit dentist?
A home visit dentist is a fully qualified, GDC-registered dentist who travels to your home, care home, or hospital to carry out dental treatment. Everything a dental practice offers can be provided at home.
Who needs a home visit dentist?
Home visit dentistry is ideal for elderly patients, those with mobility or health conditions, severe dental anxiety, patients recovering from surgery, care home residents, and hospital in-patients.
Are you CQC registered?
Yes. Home Visit Dentist London is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). All our clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
Which areas of London do you cover?
All 32 London boroughs. See our areas we cover page for postcodes.
How quickly can you visit?
Same-day and next-day appointments are available across most of London. For emergencies, call 020 [TBC] directly.
Pricing Questions
How much does a home visit dentist cost?
The home visit fee is £350, which covers travel and the initial consultation. Treatment is priced separately. See our full price list.
Is home dentistry available on the NHS?
We are a private dental service. NHS domiciliary dentistry is available but waiting lists are very long. We offer rapid private appointments with full transparency on pricing.
Treatment Questions
What treatments can be done at home?
Check-ups, fillings, simple extractions, denture supply and repair, scale and polish, emergency treatment, and more. See our full service list.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring a fully portable dental unit including handheld X-ray, suction, sterilised instruments, local anaesthetic, and restorative materials.
Can you treat patients with dementia?
Yes. We are experienced in treating patients with cognitive impairment and follow Mental Capacity Act guidance for consent and best-interest decisions.
Do you provide written records?
Yes. Every patient receives a written care plan after each visit. Care home and hospital patients receive full clinical records compatible with their care team’s systems.
Do you visit care homes?
Yes. See our care home dental services page.
Do you visit hospitals?
Yes. See our hospital visiting dentist page.