Children's Dentist in London, SE1

If you’re searching for a paediatric dentist in London, Mint Dental in Elephant & Castle offers safe, gentle and stress-free dental care, which parents love too. 

£50 For your child's first Exam

Appointments

30 minutes

X-rays

Included

Costs

from £50

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emergency icons

from £50

oral hygiene

from £73

dental filling

from £95

braces

from £2,000

  • GDC registered children’s dentists in London
  • CQC-regulated and monitored

Mint Dental Clinic, based in Elephant & Castle, London, caters to children of all ages and aims to create positive dental experiences from a young age—and we must be doing something right.

Our paediatric dentists have been rated “Excellent” and have earned a 5-star rating on Google over 500 times, attesting to their care and expertise.  

We work to your family’s schedule

Our patients can enjoy our extended opening hours (until 7 p.m.) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We’re also open six days a week and have Saturday appointment availability.

Additionally, parents can book back-to-back or simultaneous check-ups to save time.

Why Parents choose us as their child's dentist

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Maria Than
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I chose Mint Dental Clinic after searching for various dental clinics offering sedation and I had an incredible experience thanks to the entire team!! I am terrified of the dentist with a phobia of needles, and I avoid going for check-ups to the point where I developed a huge amount of cavities. After my teeth were analysed by Dr Patel's team, they identified that some of them needed urgent fillings. As sedation is expensive, the team was helpful and patient in helping me figure out the right financial plan to tackle everything before my teeth worsened, including adding extra teeth cleaning for free! I had IV sedation twice for two rounds of fillings across a month, and each time I was put at ease despite coming in the clinic with intense anxiety. I cried as I sat in the chair with the IV in my arm due to my fear of needles. They were kind and patient, and the nurses / sedationists helped calm down my breathing despite the panic. I was terrified of being 'awake' but not being able to communicate or breathe. The team was very reassuring in those fears and I had a lovely experience where I remained conscious but with amnesia, so I had 0 trauma afterwards since you have no memory of anything! The team made me feel heard and supported without being judged. They made sure my chaperone knew everything before bringing me home, and all of my teeth are healthy without any complications post-appointment. I am now ready for routine work without the intense fear of dentistry and feel much more ready to start any dental work WITHOUT sedation in the very near future!
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Andrea
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The whole team at Mint, starting from the moment you walk through the door (or call up) are focused on providing excellent care. Great reception team and Orman especially, always goes that extra mile. My dentists (Dr Mehdi and Dr Alves) are very personable, thorough and ensured everything was explained clearly, and only proceeded once I'd understood and was content. Whilst in the chair, both dentists were checking in making sure I was doing ok throughout it all. Then at the end, checked I was happy and offered an open-door to return, for some tweaks if necessary. I am very happy with the results. I always feel completely at ease for my visits, so much so that I look forward to them. Highly recommend! >
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I’m always impressed with the level of care at Mint Dental Clinic. They focus not just on treatment but also on prevention, helping you avoid future dental issues. The dentist is fantastic, and front of house is friendly, welcoming approach adds to the great experience.
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Gloria Freifeld
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Mint Dental Clinic consistently delivers professional, high-quality care. Dr. Patel is exceptional—thorough, gentle, and genuinely attentive. Elizabeth at the front desk always welcomes you with a warm smile, making every visit feel comfortable from the moment you walk in.
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Halil Esen
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I’ve had an outstanding experience at this clinic. Dr. Raj Patel delivers exceptional quality work and somehow makes every treatment feel completely painless. It’s amazing having all types of dental care under one roof, and the whole team really focuses on prevention rather than quick fixes. After completing my treatment, I now have a healthy, confident smile that still looks natural. The hygienists are fantastic, and every member of the team is warm, professional, and genuinely invested in your wellbeing. If you’re looking for shortcuts, this isn’t the place for you—but if you want thorough, honest, high-quality dentistry, I can’t recommend this clinic enough.
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Tahsin Chowdhury
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I’ve had an excellent experience at this dental practice. My hygienist Peter is absolutely brilliant, thorough and incredibly skilled at what he does. He always takes the time to explain everything clearly and makes each visit comfortable. A big shout-out as well to Arman at reception. He’s always friendly, helpful, and efficient, making the whole process from booking to check-in smooth and stress-free. Overall, a fantastic team and a dentist I truly trust. Highly recommend!
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Rizwan Limbada
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I inquired about Invisalign's earlier this year at this clinic, as I was quite self conscious of my teeth. I had a very insightful conversation with Arman who gave me a thorough explanation regarding the process, treatment, what to expect results wise, and the cost. This then led me to begin my Invisalign journey, and from start to finish it has truly been seamless, immensely effective, and so beneficial. Dr Sharma did an exceptional job throughout, and helped in understanding the developments to expect, how it occurs, and overall making my experience extremely easy and efficient. The service was immaculate from the receptionists, Dr Sharma and his assistant dentist. Also as of recent, I’ve been getting hygiene checkups by Danica and I must say she has been amazing. She explained the anatomy of my teeth and gums in detail, and made me understand much more about dental hygiene and its cruciality. Overall I have no complaints whatsoever, and will 100% refer this clinic to friends and family, as they produce and prioritise high-quality work and service. Extra shout out to Arman as he’s been extremely helpful, and looked after me very well.
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Yassim Jama
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I highly recommend this dentist. Dr Patel is an exceptional professional, and my family and I have been attending for many years. Since we moved to the Clinic, even my son, who never liked going to the dentist, now looks forward to his visits. The dental hygienist is also excellent. The reception team provide consistently high service, always polite, welcoming and professional.

Kid's dental services in London we offer

We’re a unique paediatric dentist in London, in the fact that we minimise the fuss. We don’t need to distract children with monkeys on the wall, because we want to promote positive dental experiences in a clinic environment from a young age, because if you move out of the area and switch practices, they might have difficulty adjusting to a different environment. So, from a young age, we normalise the clinic environment and showcase that it’s not scary.

On top of this, we offer a wide range of dental treatments catered to babies, toddlers, children and teens. 

Fluoride applications

Fluoride applications and fissure sealants

tongue tie problem

Tongue and lip-tie correction

Guide to children's dentistry

Why is dental care necessary for children?

Children develop rapidly; during this time, they will gain, lose, and then acquire another set of teeth.

With such a lot going on, a dentist must regularly examine your child’s teeth.

Regular dentist visits will encourage children to care for their teeth from a young age, understand the importance of maintaining good oral health, and settle into a normal cleaning routine.

When should my child start visiting the dentist?

We advise that a child first visit the dentist when their baby teeth erupt.

You should take your child for check-ups from an early age so they can become familiar with the environment and all its sights, sounds, and smells.

What are the common issues treated in children’s dental care?

Typically, if a dentist diagnoses an issue with a child’s teeth, it will relate to their growth or condition.

As children’s teeth are almost always growing — first the milk teeth, then their adult teeth — issues can arise with the location of the teeth or the direction they grow in.

Teeth can grow crooked due to genetics, thumb-sucking, or injury. Once they have finished growing, we can correct misaligned teeth with braces.

Focusing on hygiene, tooth decay is a common diagnosis in children, primarily down to the over-consumption of sugary or acidic foods and drinks.

You can mitigate the effects of tooth decay by limiting the number of sugary treats your child can have each day and encouraging them only to consume sugar at mealtimes.

How should children look after their teeth outside of the dentist?
  • Children should get into the habit of brushing their teeth twice a day.
  • Use a toothbrush specially designed for children – it would be best if you brushed their teeth for them if they are still too young to do it.
  • Do not forget to clean the back surface of the teeth and brush their tongue and gums.
  • Encourage your child to spit the toothpaste out after brushing. We recommend fluoride toothpaste for optimal cavity protection.

Finding us

  • The nearest tube/train station is Elephant and Castle
  • Parking is available on Colnbrook Street London SE1 6EZ
  • Please note that we are a private dentist and not an NHS practice

LOVED BY PATIENTS

Rated 5 out of 5

With 500+ Google reviews and growing, our dental practice is rated one of the best in the South East London area.

Christmas Hours

  • Wed, 24th December: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Thurs, 25th December: Closed (Christmas Day)
  • Fri, 26th December: Closed (Boxing Day)
  • Sat & Sun, 27th & 28th December: Closed
  • Mon, 29th December: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Tues, 30th December: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Wed, 31st December: Closed (New Year’s Eve)
  • Thurs, 1st January: Closed (New Year’s Day)
  • Fri, 2nd January: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • 24 Dec: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  • 25 Dec: Closed 
  • 26 Dec: Closed 
  • 27-28th Dec: Closed
  • 29 Dec: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • 30 Dec: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  • 3 Dec: Closed
  • 1 Jan: Closed
  • 2 Jan: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM