Lateral Dental Clinic

Lateral Dental Clinic operates from 4 Queens Row in Sheffield, holding CQC registration as a dental practice. The registered provider is Lateral Dental Clinic Limited, the legal entity accountable to the regulator for the quality and safety of care delivered here.

A dental practice provides the full spectrum of oral healthcare — from routine check-ups, hygiene appointments and fillings through to root canal treatment, extractions, crowns and dentures. Practices in England are regulated twice over: the Care Quality Commission registers and inspects the practice itself, while every dentist, hygienist and dental nurse must individually register with the General Dental Council (GDC). Lateral Dental Clinic holds this dual accountability, which covers everything from decontamination standards in the surgery to the qualifications of the person treating you.

Modern dental care is increasingly preventive: the goal of a well-run practice is to see problems before they hurt. That means regular examinations (typically every 6–24 months depending on your oral health), digital X-rays at clinically justified intervals, and hygiene support to control gum disease — which affects around half of UK adults and is the leading cause of tooth loss. Cosmetic treatments such as whitening, veneers and orthodontic aligners are also delivered through practices like Lateral Dental Clinic, but legally they may only be performed by GDC-registered professionals.

The CQC publishes inspection reports for registered locations as they are completed; the official record for this location is linked in the registration section below and is the most reliable public account of how the service performs.

Dentistry spans several recognised specialties — orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and prosthodontics among them — and general practices refer into these pathways when a case needs specialist input. The CQC register records the population groups Lateral Dental Clinic is set up to treat:

Services for everyone

This provider is registered without population restrictions — its service is open to the general public rather than limited to specific age bands or clinical groups. In practice this is the standard registration for mainstream services such as dental practices, GP surgeries and diagnostic clinics.

Because the regulator inspects providers against their declared specialisms, this list is a dependable starting point for the questions you ask before choosing care.

Exact availability varies by location — treat this as the typical scope of a dental practice and confirm specific treatments directly with Lateral Dental Clinic before attending.

Dental examinations

Routine check-ups assessing teeth, gums and soft tissues, including oral cancer screening — the appointment most responsible for catching problems early.

Scale and polish / hygiene

Professional removal of plaque and tartar to control gum disease, usually with tailored advice on brushing and interdental cleaning.

Fillings and restorations

Repair of decayed or damaged teeth using composite (white) or amalgam materials, restoring function and preventing further decay.

Root canal treatment (endodontics)

Removal of infected pulp from inside a tooth to save it from extraction — typically completed over one or two visits.

Extractions and minor oral surgery

Removal of teeth that cannot be saved, including surgical extraction of impacted wisdom teeth where the practice is equipped for it.

Crowns, bridges and dentures

Laboratory-made restorations that rebuild broken-down teeth or replace missing ones, matched to the shade of your natural teeth.

Emergency dental care

Urgent appointments for severe pain, swelling, trauma or bleeding — many practices reserve same-day slots for genuine emergencies.

Teeth whitening

Professional bleaching using regulated concentrations of hydrogen peroxide — legal in the UK only when prescribed and supervised by a dentist.

Orthodontics and aligners

Correction of crowding and bite problems using fixed braces or clear aligners, either in-practice or by referral to a specialist orthodontist.

Dental implants

Titanium replacements for missing tooth roots, restoring single teeth or anchoring bridges and dentures — usually a multi-visit, privately funded treatment.

To contact Lateral Dental Clinic directly, call 07976060151.

To register or book with Lateral Dental Clinic, telephone the practice — reception can tell you immediately whether NHS places are open, how long the private diary is running, and whether the practice operates a waiting list. Many practices now also take bookings through their website; if the practice lists one on this page, the online route is usually answered within a working day.

The NHS and private routes work differently. NHS dental care is commissioned locally, and practices open and close their NHS lists as capacity changes — if the NHS list is closed you can ask to join the waiting list, search other practices nearby, or call NHS 111 for help finding an available NHS dentist. Private care has no list system: you can normally be seen within days, and many practices offer membership plans (typically a monthly fee covering check-ups and hygiene with discounts on treatment).

For urgent problems — severe pain, facial swelling, a knocked-out tooth or uncontrolled bleeding — say the word "emergency" when you call. Practices triage these differently from routine bookings, and NHS 111 can direct you to urgent dental services out of hours. Do not go to A&E for tooth pain unless there is facial swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma.

NHS dental treatment in England is charged in three fixed bands: Band 1 covers examination, X-rays and preventive advice; Band 2 adds fillings, extractions and root canal work; Band 3 covers laboratory work such as crowns, dentures and bridges. You pay one band charge per course of treatment, not per item — and check-ups, urgent care and treatment for exempt groups (under-18s, pregnant women and new mothers, and those on qualifying benefits) are free or reduced.

Private fees are set by each practice and vary with materials, complexity and location. As a guide, private examinations are commonly priced similarly to an NHS Band 1 charge, while implants, orthodontics and cosmetic work are almost always private-only. Ask Lateral Dental Clinic for a written treatment plan with itemised costs before starting — practices are required to make prices transparent, and any good practice will happily stage treatment across visits to spread the cost.

Lateral Dental Clinic is located at 4 Queens Row,The Nichols Building,Sheffield, in the S3 postcode district of Sheffield. The full postcode, S3 7QG, will take you to the door with any sat-nav or maps app — or use the Google Maps link for this exact location.

If you are travelling by public transport, plan the last leg around the postcode rather than the service name — journey planners resolve postcodes far more reliably. Arriving by car, check parking arrangements when you book: town-centre services often rely on nearby public car parks, while suburban and residential locations usually offer on-site or on-street options.

Accessibility needs are best flagged in advance: step-free access, hearing loops, interpreters and longer appointments are all reasonable adjustments providers are expected to accommodate under the Equality Act, and a note on your booking makes the visit run as it should.

If this location is not convenient, the nearest comparable alternative is Montgomery House, roughly 0.3 miles away — the nearby providers section below lists more options with distances.

Registration with the Care Quality Commission is what permits this service to operate. What helps you choose is everything the regulator publishes about it afterwards.

The CQC inspects against five questions — is the service safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led — and publishes its findings. For Lateral Dental Clinic, the registered provider is Lateral Dental Clinic Limited. The official CQC record for this location carries the current registration status, ratings where awarded, and every published inspection report.

Reading a report efficiently: start with the well-led section (it predicts everything else), then safe. Look at the direction of travel across the last two inspections rather than a single snapshot, and treat "requires improvement" with a credible action plan differently from the same rating with repeated findings. If anything in a report concerns you, raising it with the service directly is both fair and revealing — well-run providers answer plainly.

Sheffield has 582 CQC-registered healthcare providers in total, of which 126 are dental practices — so genuine comparison is possible before you commit. The full Sheffield directory and the local dentists listing let you shortlist alongside this profile.

With 126 dental practices in Sheffield, it pays to compare before you register. Check whether the practice is taking NHS patients if that matters to you; read the latest CQC report for the practice; and look at the GDC register if you want to verify an individual clinician. Practical factors decide day-to-day satisfaction: how easy is it to get an appointment, does the practice run late-evening or weekend surgeries, is there wheelchair access, and how does it handle emergencies? A short phone call answers most of this in five minutes.

Where is Lateral Dental Clinic located?

Lateral Dental Clinic is at 4 Queens Row,The Nichols Building,Sheffield, S3 7QG, in Sheffield. The full postcode works in any sat-nav or journey planner.

How do I contact Lateral Dental Clinic?

Call 07976060151 during opening hours. For funding-route questions (NHS availability, fees), asking directly by phone gets the current position.

Is Lateral Dental Clinic regulated?

Yes — it is registered with the Care Quality Commission (location ID 1-23647304455) under the registered provider Lateral Dental Clinic Limited. Registration is a legal requirement for delivering this type of care in England and brings ongoing inspection.

What are the nearest alternatives to Lateral Dental Clinic?

The closest comparable providers are Montgomery House (0.3 miles), Kelham Island Smile Suite (0.3 miles), Devonshire Quarter Dental Practice (0.4 miles). Each has a full profile on this site with contact details and registration information.

Is this practice taking new NHS patients?

NHS availability changes frequently as practices fill and reopen their lists. Call the practice directly for today's position — and if the NHS list is closed, ask about the waiting list or use NHS 111's find-a-dentist support.

How often should I have a check-up?

NICE guidance recommends an interval between 3 and 24 months depending on your oral health risk — your dentist will set your recall interval after examining you. Six-monthly visits remain typical for most adults.

What should I do about severe tooth pain right now?

Call the practice and say it is an emergency — most reserve same-day urgent slots. Outside opening hours, call NHS 111 for the local urgent dental service. Only attend A&E if swelling affects breathing or swallowing, or bleeding will not stop.