Dental problems

Seven questions people ask, put to Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode and ChatGPT in November 2026.

Got the NHS facts right
20 of 21 answers
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Cited NHS or accredited sources
19 of 21 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources

The questions

Question
The NHS says
AI Overviews
AI Mode
ChatGPT
Do I get free NHS dental treatment if I'm pregnant in England?
Free for 12 months
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says free dental care if pregnantEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says free dental care if pregnantEngland
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says free dental care if pregnantEngland
Can I get cosmetic teeth whitening on the NHS or do I have to pay privately?
Usually private
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says cosmetic treatment usually private
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says cosmetic treatment usually private
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says cosmetic treatment usually private
Do I have to pay for an emergency NHS dentist appointment as an adult?
Most pay
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says most adults pay for dentalEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says most adults pay for dentalEngland
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says most adults pay for dentalEngland
I can't find an NHS dentist taking new patients near me, who can I contact to help?
Contact local ICB
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says contact your local ICBEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says contact your local ICBEngland
ChatGPT (logged out) Unconfirmed The first check found different: Contradicts the NHS. The NHS says: Contact your local ICB. The second check disagreed, so it isn’t counted.
I'm on a low income but not on benefits, can I get help paying for the dentist?
Possible help with cost
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says possible help with costEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says possible help with costEngland
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says possible help with costEngland
I knocked out my adult tooth, how quickly should I be seen by an NHS emergency dentist?
Within 1 hour
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says within 1 hourEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says within 1 hourEngland
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says within 1 hourEngland
Does an NHS dentist have to give me a written treatment plan for Band 2 treatment?
Band 2 or 3 plan
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says treatment plan for Band 2 or 3England
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says treatment plan for Band 2 or 3England
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says treatment plan for Band 2 or 3England
Matches the NHS Unconfirmed

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 21 with sources
NHS websiteNHS19
GOV.UKUK government4 Dentists Close ByUK health company3
Den StudioUK health company1
Bollington DentalUK health company1
Bradstowe DentalUK health company1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 7 with sources
NHS websiteNHS5
Den StudioUK health company1
Bollington DentalUK health company1
Bradstowe DentalUK health company1
Healthwatch EnglandUK government1 Citizens AdviceUK charity1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 7 with sources
NHS websiteNHS7
Dentists Close ByUK health company2
Church Street Dental PracticeUK health company1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 7 with sources
NHS websiteNHS7
GOV.UKUK government4
Healthwatch NewcastleUK government1