NHS Treatment
Some patients are eligible for free treatment under the NHS. Information can be found on the nhs.uk website. For anyone not entitled to free NHS treatment, it is priced according to the level of treatment required, as per the below NHS payment bands
There are 3 NHS charge bands. From April 2019 to March 2020, the costs are as follows:
Band One £23.80
Covers an examination, diagnosis and advice. If necessary, it also includes X-rays, a scale and polish, and planning for further treatment.
Band Two £65.20
Covers all treatment included in Band 1, plus additional treatment, such as fillings, root canal treatment and removing teeth (extractions).
Band Three £282.80
Covers all treatment included in Bands 1 and 2, plus more complex procedures, such as crowns, dentures and bridges.
Private Treatment Fees
For patients wishing to undertake private treatment or to carry out treatment not available on the NHS, an indicative fee list is given below. A more accurate price can be obtained only after an initial examination with the dentist.
Tooth whitening
Take home tooth whitening £300
In surgery tooth whitening (1 hour treatment) £450
Invisalign clear braces (to straighten teeth)
from £2995
Quick Straight Teeth clear braces or fixed braces (to straighten teeth)
from £2500
Examination and diagnosis
Examination (check up) £25
Examination plus scale and polish £60
Emergency assessment £40
Small xray each £10
Large xray (OPG) £50
Hygiene and gum treatment
Scale and polish £50
Air abrasion stain removal £50-£80
Periodontal therapy (deep gum clean) £100-£150
Fillings
Fissure sealants (to prevent dental decay) £30 per tooth
Composite (white) fillings £75-£180
Extractions
Extraction per tooth £80-£250
Root canal treatment
Root canal treatment depending on complexity £350-£600
Crowns and veneers
Veneers £350-£450
Crowns (metal) £350-£480
Crowns (porcelain-white) £450-£550
Replacing missing teeth
Dental implants from £1800
Bridge £350 per unit
Acrylic dentures £450- £600
Chrome dentures £850-£950
Protection
Bite guard to prevent tooth wear £170
Sports mouthguard £170