Our Fees
NHS dental charges
There are 3 NHS charge bands
Band 1: £23.80
Covers an examination, diagnosis and advice. If necessary it also includes X-rays, a scale, and planning for further treatment.
Band 2: £65.20
Covers all treatment included in Band 1, plus additional treatment such as fillings, root canal treatment and removing teeth (extractions).
Band 3: £282.80
Covers all treatment included in Bands 1 and 2 plus more complex procedures, such as crowns, dentures and bridges.
What if I need more treatment?
If within 2 calendar months of completing a course of treatment, you need more treatment from the same or lower charge band, such as another filling, you do not have to pay anything extra.
If the additional treatment needed is in a higher band, you’ll have to pay for the new NHS course of treatment.
But once 2 months have passed after completing a course of treatment, you’ll have to pay the NHS charge band for any NHS dental treatment received.
Certain treatments (including lost items) are guaranteed for 12 months from the date they were completed.
These are:
- Fillings
- Root fillings
- Inlays
- Porcelain veneers
- Crowns
Treatments provided under this guarantee must be similar or related to the original treatment, but they do not have to be like for like.
Emergency or urgent treatment
If you require urgent care, you’ll pay a Band 1 charge of £23.80.
Most urgent treatments can be done in 1 appointment.
Once your urgent course of treatment is complete, you may be advised to make another appointment for a separate course of non-urgent treatment.
In this case, the relevant NHS banding charge will apply.
When you do not have to pay
There’s no dental charge:
- for denture repairs
- to have stitches removed
- if your dentist has to stop blood loss
- if your dentist only has to write out a prescription – but if you pay for prescriptions, you'll have to pay the usual prescription charge of £9.15
Referral to another dentist
If you’re referred to another dentist to complete your treatment, the amount you pay is dependent on the type of referral and whether the NHS treatment is carried out as 1 course of treatment.
Your dentist will inform you how much you have to pay.
If you’re referred to a private dentist (and you accept this option), you’ll:
pay the appropriate NHS banding charge to the dentist who referred you
also pay a fee for the dental work carried out by the private dentist you're referred to
Who's entitled to free dental care?
If one or more of the criteria listed below applies to you when your treatment starts, you’ll be entitled to free NHS dental care.
You’re entitled if you are:
- aged under 18, or under 19 and in qualifying full-time education
- pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months
- staying in an NHS hospital and your treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist
- an NHS hospital dental service outpatient – but you may have to pay for your dentures or bridges
You’re also entitled if you or your partner – including civil partner – receive, or you’re under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving:
- Income Support
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Universal Credit and meet the criteria
If you’re entitled to or named on:
- a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate – if you do not have a certificate, you can show your award notice; you qualify if you get Child Tax Credits, Working Tax Credits with a disability element (or both), and have an income for tax credit purposes of £15,276 or less
- a valid HC2 certificate
People named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3) may also get help.
You will not be exempt from paying because you receive any of the following:
- Incapacity Benefit
- contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance
- contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance
- Council Tax Benefit
- Housing Benefit
- Pension Credit Savings Credit
Medical conditions do not exempt patients from payment for dental treatment. You’ll be asked to show your dentist written proof that you do not have to pay for all or part of your NHS treatment. You will also be asked to sign a form to confirm that you do not have to pay.
Exemption for pregnant women
Pregnant women and women who have had a baby in the last 12 months get free NHS dental treatment. You may have to show proof, such as a maternity exemption certificate (MatEx), a maternity certificate (MATB1), or your baby’s birth certificate.
If you gave birth more than 12 months ago, you will not be entitled to free NHS dental treatment. The MatEx only gives exemption from NHS prescriptions.
