If you normally pay for NHS dental treatment, the amount you spend will depend on what treatment you need.

How much will I pay for NHS dental treatment?

NHS dental charges.

  • Band 1: £26.80

    Covers an examination, diagnosis and advice. If necessary, it also includes X-rays, a scale and polish (if clinically needed), and planning for further treatment.

  • Band 2: £73.50

    Covers all treatment included in Band 1, plus additional treatment, such as fillings, root canal treatment and removing teeth (extractions).

  • Band 3: £319.10

    Covers all treatment included in Bands 1 and 2, plus more complex procedures, such as crowns, dentures and bridges.

FAQs

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 £26.80.

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.

Find out what's included in each NHS dental band charge, or ask your dentist to explain the charge for your treatment.