Boots Dental operates approximately 70 dental practices across the UK, located within Boots pharmacy stores. It is smaller than Bupa Dental Care or mydentist but benefits from the Boots brand recognition and footfall. For patients considering dental implants, Boots Dental offers convenient high-street locations — but its implant provision is not available at every practice.
Note: UK Dental Guide is not affiliated with Boots or any competitor dental chain. All pricing information is sourced from publicly available materials and patient reports.
Boots Dental Implant Prices
Boots Dental does not publish a single national price list for implants. Based on available information and patient reports:
- Single implant (fixture + abutment + crown): approximately £2,100–£3,000
- London Boots Dental practices: typically £2,500–£3,000
- Regional practices: typically £2,100–£2,700
- Bone graft (if required): £400–£900 additional
- Initial consultation: sometimes free for new patients; otherwise £50–£120
Does Every Boots Dental Practice Offer Implants?
No. With approximately 70 practices nationally, Boots Dental’s implant provision is limited to a subset of locations — typically larger practices with a specialist or visiting implantologist. Before booking, call the specific practice to confirm implant services are available there, and ask whether the clinician is a permanent team member or visits on specific days.
Boots Dental vs Bupa and mydentist
- Coverage: Boots Dental has significantly fewer locations than Bupa (~400) or mydentist (~600). If geographic convenience is a priority, the other chains offer more options.
- Integration with Boots pharmacy: Some patients find it convenient to manage dental and pharmacy needs in the same location. Boots Dental practices may also run Smile Direct Club aligners or other consumer dental products.
- Price: Broadly comparable to Bupa and mydentist — a few hundred pounds’ difference in either direction depending on location.
- Specialist availability: Similar to other chains — varies by practice. Ask specifically about the implantologist’s qualifications.
Finance Options at Boots Dental
Boots Dental offers patient financing, typically through a third-party provider. 0% interest options for shorter terms (12 months) are available at many practices, with longer terms carrying an APR of approximately 9–14%. Always check the total amount repayable before committing to any finance agreement.
What Do Boots Dental Implant Patients Report?
Patient feedback on Boots Dental varies significantly by location, consistent with the wider dental chain pattern:
- Positive reviews frequently cite the convenience of high-street locations and integration with Boots pharmacy
- Implant-specific feedback is limited compared to Bupa and mydentist given Boots Dental’s smaller size
- Some patients report that visiting specialists at Boots Dental practices create challenges with continuity of follow-up care
- Administrative processes are generally reported as straightforward
Alternatives Worth Considering
- Bupa Dental Care: Larger network, comparable pricing, similar specialist model
- mydentist: Largest UK chain, most locations, comparable pricing
- Independent specialist implant practices: Often better for complex cases — higher case volumes per clinician
- University dental schools: Significantly cheaper for straightforward cases
- Dental tourism: For multiple implants, Polish or Hungarian clinics save £1,000–£2,000+ per implant
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do dental implants cost at Boots Dental?
Boots Dental implant prices are not published centrally and vary by location. A single implant typically costs approximately £2,100–£3,000. Request a written itemised quote, as bone grafting, scans and consultations may be charged separately.
Does every Boots Dental practice offer dental implants?
No. Implant services are available only at a subset of Boots Dental’s approximately 70 practices. Call the specific practice before booking to confirm.
Is Boots Dental part of Boots the Chemist?
Boots Dental operates within Boots stores and uses the Boots brand. The dental practices are operated under a franchise or subsidiary arrangement. Check current ownership details directly with Boots Dental if this affects your decision.
How does Boots Dental compare to Bupa for implants?
Both chains offer broadly comparable pricing and a similar specialist model for implants. Bupa has significantly more locations nationally. For most patients, the specific practice and clinician are more important than the chain brand.