Dentists near Fishbourne

NHS and private dental care in the Chichester area

Fishbourne has no dental surgery of its own, and residents use practices in Chichester. The availability of NHS dental places has been a problem across the south of England for years, and the Chichester area is no exception. New patients seeking an NHS dentist may face a wait, and some residents have had to register with private practices or travel further afield.

Several dental practices operate in Chichester, offering a mix of NHS and private treatment. These include practices on the main city centre streets and in the suburbs. Private dentistry is more readily available but at higher cost.

For specialist dental treatment, referrals may be made to the dental department at St Richard's Hospital or to specialist practices in the wider area. Orthodontic treatment for children is available through NHS referral.

In a dental emergency, the NHS 111 service can direct patients to the nearest available emergency dental treatment. Out-of-hours dental services cover the area, though the availability and location of the service can vary.

The shortage of NHS dental provision is not unique to Fishbourne but is a particular frustration for residents of villages and smaller communities where there is no local practice and the nearest options in the city may not be accepting new patients.