The Vallance Dental Centre
Dental clinic in Brunswick, Manchester
- Address
- Brunswick St, Manchester M13 9UJ
- Phone
- 0161 273 5998
- Website
- vallancedentalcentre.com
- Public rating
- 4.5+ stars in 1,000+ reviews (Google reviews, Sep 2026)
NHS and registration
- An NHS dental contract is registered at this practice's postcode. Under it, 4,698 adults were seen in the 24 months to June 2026 and 2,894 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 30 September 2019. CQC page for this location (provider: South Manchester Dental Emergency Cooperative 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 Manchester
| The Vallance Dental Centre | Manchester median | |
|---|---|---|
| One- and two-star share of written reviews | 5% 48 of 945 written reviews | 7% |
| Practice replies to one- and two-star reviews | 92% 44 of 48 | 42% |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes Listing hours | 24% of practices |
264 written reviews in the 12 months to 10 September 2026, 96% of them four or five stars.
What patients mention
How the visit felt
- Made to feel comfortable and relaxed
- Care that feels straightforward
- Treatment or recovery with limited pain
- Feeling safe and cared for
- Time to discuss concerns and ask questions
The team and the practice
- Friendly, kind and professional staff
- Returning for care and choosing to stay
- Cleanliness and appearance of the practice
- How people give and change dental reviews
- Feeling valued and respected
Who comes here
- Attending for ten years or more
Why patients came
- Recommendations to people choosing a dentist
- An established relationship with the dentist
Counted across all 945 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| New patient examination | £50 to £75 | Below the middle of the 21 Manchester practices that publish one |
| Check-up | £30 to £50 | Among the lowest of the 20 Manchester practices that publish one |
| Emergency appointment | £50 | Below the middle of the 22 Manchester practices that publish one |
| Hygienist (scale and polish) | £75 to £112 | Below the middle of the 28 Manchester practices that publish one |
| Dental implant | £2,150 to £6,500 | Below the middle of the 31 Manchester practices that publish one |
| Invisalign or clear aligners | £1,800 to £4,995 | Among the lowest of the 27 Manchester practices that publish one |
| Veneer (per tooth) | £700 | Above the middle of the 25 Manchester practices that publish one |
| Crown | £450 to £1,400 | Among the lowest of the 26 Manchester practices that publish one |
| Root canal treatment | £195 to £750 | Among the lowest of the 16 Manchester practices that publish one |
| Extraction | £150 to £295 | Below the middle of the 14 Manchester practices that publish one |
| Dentures | £749 to £3,700 | Above the middle of the 18 Manchester practices that publish one |
| Teeth whitening | £150 to £550 | Among the lowest of the 40 Manchester practices that publish one |
| Filling | £95 to £300 | Among the lowest of the 20 Manchester 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
23 one- and two-star written reviews since October 2023 describe a problem with this practice. The reasons they give most often:
- Rude or unhelpful reception
- Hard to get or keep an appointment
- Phones not answered or calls not returned
- Work failed or had to be fixed
- Dentist was rude or dismissive
- Refused care or removed from the 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–8pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–8pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–8pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its business listing, Sep 2026. Bank holiday hours may differ.
Access and payment
Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible parking · Wheelchair-accessible toilet · LGBTQ+ friendly · On-site parking · Free car park
Pays by: Payment plans, Credit cards, Debit cards, Contactless and mobile pay
As set on its business listing, Sep 2026.
What the practice says
Welcome to Vallance Dental Centre, a mixed NHS and private dental practice conveniently located near Manchester City Centre and Manchester University. Our experienced team is committed to providing comprehensive general dental care, as well as specialised treatments tailored to your unique needs. We have dentists with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, endodontic treatment, Invisalign and braces, ensuring that we can cater to a wide range of dental requirements. Our dental hygienists are dedicated to supporting oral health, while our Bespoke Dentures offer premium private denture solutions. At Vallance Dental Centre, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dental care in a comfortable and friendly environment.
The practice's own description on its business listing.