Dentists in Lambeth

  • 56 Practices
  • 100% CQC registered
  • 4.5 ★ Avg Google rating (56 rated)
  • 39 Verified for general dentistry

Lambeth is one of South London’s most diverse inner-city boroughs, running from the Thames at Waterloo and Vauxhall down through Brixton, Clapham, and Streatham to the borders of Croydon. With a population of over 320,000, the borough covers a wide range of neighbourhoods and has a good spread of dental practices serving very different communities.

The borough is well connected by tube, rail, and bus, which means residents often have easy access to practices in neighbouring boroughs too. But Lambeth itself has plenty of options, from long-established community practices in Brixton and Streatham to newer private clinics in Clapham and around Waterloo.

Dental Care in Lambeth

Lambeth’s dental practices are spread across its main centres, with Brixton, Streatham, and Clapham having the strongest concentrations. Brixton has a good mix of NHS and private practices serving the local community, while Clapham has seen an increase in private and cosmetic-focused clinics in recent years, reflecting the area’s demographic shift.

Streatham, running along the A23, has a strong line of dental practices along its high road, many of which have been established for years. Vauxhall and Kennington have a smaller number of practices but benefit from their proximity to the Waterloo and London Bridge areas.

NHS availability in Lambeth is mixed. Some parts of the borough, particularly around Brixton and Streatham, have reasonable NHS access, while the more gentrified areas around Clapham have seen practices shift toward private-only. Check our NHS dentist hub for the latest availability.

Key areas for dental practices in Lambeth include Brixton, Clapham, Streatham, Vauxhall, Kennington, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill, and Norwood.

Typical Dental Costs in Lambeth

Private dental prices in Lambeth vary across the borough. Clapham practices tend to charge more than those in Brixton or Streatham, though the borough overall sits around the London average. As a rough guide:

  • Check-up: £50 to £80
  • Hygienist clean: £55 to £95
  • White filling: £85 to £165
  • Dental crown: £390 to £680
  • Teeth whitening: £265 to £525
  • Dental implant (single): £2,000 to £3,400

Prices vary between practices. Contact the practice directly for an exact quote. For a full breakdown of London dental pricing, see our London dental cost guide.

Prices are approximate and may vary between practices. Contact the practice directly for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many dentists are there in Lambeth? Lambeth has over 55 registered dental practices spread across the borough. The main clusters are around Brixton, Streatham, and Clapham, with additional practices in Kennington, Vauxhall, and Herne Hill.

Are there NHS dentists accepting new patients in Lambeth? NHS availability in Lambeth varies by area. Brixton and Streatham generally have better NHS access than Clapham, where more practices have moved to private-only. Check our NHS dentist London page for the most up-to-date information on which Lambeth practices are currently accepting new NHS patients.

What should I do if I need an emergency dentist in Lambeth? If you have a dental emergency in Lambeth, visit our emergency dentist in Lambeth page for practices offering same-day urgent appointments. If it is outside normal hours, call NHS 111 for advice on emergency dental services in your area.

How do dental prices differ between Clapham and Brixton? Clapham practices generally charge higher private fees than those in Brixton, reflecting the different demographics and commercial rents in each area. For a routine private check-up, you might pay £55 to £80 in Clapham compared to £50 to £65 in Brixton. NHS treatment is the same price in both areas.

Lambeth is part of our South London region. You can also compare teeth whitening in Lambeth, Invisalign in Lambeth, and dental implants in Lambeth.

NHS dental access in Lambeth is one of south London’s hardest-hit boroughs for NHS dental access. See how every London borough compares in our London dental deserts 2026 guide.

Written and reviewed by the Dentist-London.com Editorial team. Last reviewed 14 April 2026. Prices shown are indicative ranges, not quotes - confirm costs directly with the practice.

Treatments in Lambeth

"Verified" means the practice's own website names the treatment, checked by our enrichment crawl rather than guessed from directory categories.

All 56 dental practices in Lambeth

Dentists in Lambeth: frequently asked questions

How many dentists are there in Lambeth?

Dentist-London.com lists 56 dental practices in the London Borough of Lambeth. All of them are registered with the Care Quality Commission.

How are dentists in Lambeth rated by patients?

56 of the 56 practices in Lambeth have Google ratings, averaging 4.5 out of 5. Ratings are collected by Google, not by Dentist-London.com.

Are dental practices in Lambeth checked by the CQC?

Yes. Every practice listed here is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects dental practices to check they meet regulations. The CQC does not currently give dental practices ratings.

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