NHS Fee Guide
NHS Dental Charges Explained
Band 1: £27.90
This band covers:
- A thorough dental examination.
- Diagnosis and advice.
- X-rays (if necessary).
- A scale and polish (if clinically required).
- Preventive care, including fluoride varnish or fissure sealant application.
- Planning for further treatment, if needed.
Band 2: £76.60
This band includes all services in Band 1, plus:
- Fillings
- Root canal treatment
- Tooth extractions
Band 3: £332.10
This band encompasses all services in Bands 1 and 2, along with:
- Crowns
- Dentures
- Bridges
Urgent Dental Treatment – £27.90
If you require urgent care, such as for severe pain, swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding, you’ll pay a Band 1 charge of £27.90. Most urgent treatments can be completed in a single appointment.
Shepherds Bush
3 Wormholt Road London W12 0LU
020 8746 1500
020 8743 4065
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Notting Hill Gate
247 Westbourne Grove London W11 2SE
020 7229 4813
020 7229 7071
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Heston
113 Vicarage Farm Road Hounslow TW5 0AA
020 8570 0435
020 8230 6258
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Additional Information
What If I Need More Treatment?
However, if the additional treatment falls into a higher band, you’ll need to pay the appropriate NHS charge for the new course of treatment.
After two months, any new treatment will require payment of the relevant NHS charge band.
Month Guarantee
Certain treatments are guaranteed for 12 months from the date they were completed. These include:
Fillings
Bridges
Inlays
Crowns
If any of these treatments fail within the guarantee period, they will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
When You Don’t Have to Pay
You won’t be charged for:
- Removal of stitches
- Stopping bleeding
- Writing a prescription for on going casuse (Note: standard prescription charges apply when collecting medication)
Referral To Another Dentist
If you’re referred to another dentist for treatment, the amount you pay depends on the type of referral and whether the NHS treatment is completed as part of one course of treatment. Your dentist will inform you of any additional charges.
FAQs
NHS Dental Charges
Am I eligible for free NHS dental treatment?
- Under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education
- Pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months
- Receiving certain benefits, such as Income Support or Universal Credit (subject to eligibility)
- You hold a valid NHS HC2 certificate for full help with health costs
If you are not sure whether you are entitled or not for your dental treatment, you can check your eligibility easily by visiting the official NHS exemption checker here:
Check if you’re entitled to free NHS dental treatment