The Gardens Dental Centre (Smile 4 U)
Dental clinic in East Dulwich, London
- Address
- 44B The Gardens, London SE22 9QQ
- Phone
- 020 8693 4001
- Website
- thegardensdentalcentre.co.uk
- Public rating
- 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews (Google reviews, Sep 2026)
NHS and registration
- An NHS dental contract is registered at this practice's postcode. Under it, 2,736 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 952 children in the 12 months to June 2026. NHS Business Services Authority, general dental activity, June 2026. This does not tell you whether the practice is taking new NHS patients. Ask the practice. NHS charges are the same at every NHS practice in England (from 1 April 2026): Band 1 £27.90 (check-up, X-rays, scale and polish if needed), Band 2 £76.60 (adds fillings, root canal, extractions), Band 3 £332.10 (adds crowns, dentures, bridges); urgent treatment £27.90. Some people, including under-18s and pregnant women, pay nothing. Source: NHS Business Services Authority.
- Registered with the Care Quality Commission since 2 March 2012. CQC page for this location (provider: Birwood Dental Care Limited). CQC care directory, 1 October 2026.
Treatments with their own page on its website
Pages on the practice's own website, read in October 2026. A page describing a treatment is the practice's own claim.
How it compares in London
| The Gardens Dental Centre (Smile 4 U) | London median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 4% 9 of 222 written reviews | 6% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 56% 5 of 9 | 47% |
| Open on Saturdays | No Listing hours | 45% of practices |
99 written reviews in the 12 months to 10 September 2026, 98% of them four or five stars.
What patients mention
How the visit felt
- Made to feel comfortable and relaxed
- Professional and skilled dental care
- Care that feels straightforward
The team and the practice
- Friendly, welcoming and helpful reception staff
- Kind, gentle and approachable staff
- Returning for care and choosing to stay
Why patients came
- Recommendations to people choosing a dentist
Counted across all 222 written reviews up to Sep 2026: each theme's wording was found in every review, and samples were read to measure how many matches are really about it, so counts are estimates. Themes are shown only when at least 90% of sampled matches were on topic. How we count
Prices it publishes
| Treatment | From | |
|---|---|---|
| Check-up | £110 | Among the highest of the 146 London practices that publish one |
| Hygienist (scale and polish) | £70 to £75 | Below the middle of the 234 London practices that publish one |
| Invisalign or clear aligners | £1,800 to £4,500 | Among the lowest of the 205 London practices that publish one |
Private prices as published on its own website, read in October 2026 (for example this page). NHS band charges are national and not shown here. Prices change; check with the practice.
What unhappy patients say
5 one- and two-star written reviews since October 2023 describe a problem with this practice. The reasons they give most often:
- Dentist was rude or dismissive
- Disorganised practice
Every one- and two-star written review since October 2023 was read in full and sorted into fixed reasons, so counts compare across practices. A review can give more than one reason. How we read them
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30am–5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its business listing, Sep 2026. Bank holiday hours may differ.
Access and payment
Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Pays by: Credit cards, Debit cards, Contactless and mobile pay
As set on its business listing, Sep 2026.
What the practice says
Smile 4 U is a dental practice located in Dulwich where our dentists provide a wide range of treatments to meet the requirements of patients. Whether you are in need of routine checkups to complete dental procedures, we can help with all your oral concerns.
The practice's own description on its business listing.