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What dental treatment costs.

NHS charges are fixed bands. Private prices vary by practice. Here they are side by side.

NHS

NHS charges in England

One charge per course of treatment. Free for some people.

Band 1Check-up, X-rays, scale and polish if needed, advice£27.90
Band 2Everything in Band 1, plus fillings, root canals, extractions£76.60
Band 3Everything in Bands 1 and 2, plus crowns, dentures, bridges£332.10
Urgent CareUrgent treatment, charged at Band 1£27.90

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland charge differently.

NHS dental charges

Private

Private prices

Starting prices published by UK practices, checked 5 October 2026.

Check-Up£74 to £119
Hygienist Appointmentfrom £89
White Fillingfrom £182
Root Canal Treatmentfrom £545
Crownfrom £725
Emergency Appointment£132 to £143
Teeth Whiteningfrom £349
Composite Bondingfrom £270 a tooth
Veneersfrom £650 a tooth
Dental Implantfrom £1,695
Clear Alignersfrom £3,425

Your dentist gives you a written estimate before treatment.

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