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NHS PRICING

Dental treatments are grouped into 3 bands, and each band has a different cost. If you need a mix of treatments from different bands, you’ll pay for the cost of the highest band of treatment you’re having. If you need a mix of treatments from the same band, you’ll only pay the band charge once.

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Band 1: £27.40

Can include a check up, x-rays if clinically needed, fluoride application, simple cleaning if clinically needed, dental moulds and minimal adjustments to dentures

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Band 2: £75.30

Can include all of Band 1 and fillings, root canal treatment, removing teeth, fissure sealants, adding teeth to existing dentures or making extensive adjustments, extensive management of gum disease

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Band 3: £326.70

Can include all of Band 1 & 2 and crowns, onlays, false teeth, bridges, other custom appliances

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Band 4: £27.40

Urgent treatment can include assessment, x-rays, temporary fillings, management of dental trauma, refixing crowns/bridges, removing up to 2 teeth, aftercare, adjustment of false teeth. You may need further dental treatment after urgent care which will have additional costs

EXEMPTIONS

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You can get free NHS dental appointments and treatment if:

  • you're aged under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education

  • you're pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months

  • you've had a stillbirth in the past 12 months

  • you're getting treatment in an NHS hospital from a hospital dentist (but you may still need to pay for dentures or bridges)

  • you receive War Pension Scheme payments, or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme payments and the treatment is for your accepted disability

You can also get free NHS dental treatment if you or your partner receive certain benefits including:

  • Income Support

  • Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

  • Pension Credit Guarantee Credit

  • Pension Credit Guarantee Credit with Savings Credit

  • Universal Credit – but only if your income is below a certain amount

It is your responsibility to know if you can claim free treatment, if you falsely claim you will be charged directly by the NHS.​

NHS FAQs

What is the difference between a simple cleaning and gum treatment?

If your dental healthcare professional says scaling is clinically needed, you can get it on the NHS. It can be done by a hygienist or dental therapist.

Scaling is usually included in Band 1 (£27.40), but extensive treatment, or treatment for complex gum problems may be charged as a Band 2 (£75.30) treatment.

If the dentist says scaling is not clinically necessary, you’ll have to pay for it privately.

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Where can I get white fillings?

White fillings are available on the NHS when clinically necessary. For example, if you need a filling in your front teeth, you may be given a white filling.

If the filling is needed in one of your back teeth, a more effective option may be a silver-coloured (amalgam) filling.

Your dental healthcare professional should explain your options to you. If you’d prefer a white filling, your dentist will be able to advise you about private costs and the risks and benefits. You can find our private costs here.

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Can I get root canal treatment?

Your dentist should be able to provide root canal treatment, but if you need more complex treatment, they may refer you to another service. This might be complex due to the anatomy of the tooth, access to the tooth, amount of tooth structure left or any other complication.

You may be offered the option to get root canal treatment privately as an alternative to getting it on the NHS.

It’s your choice whether you have private treatment or are referred to an NHS specialist service, where available.

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Can I have my wisdom teeth removed?
Wisdom teeth can be removed on the NHS when clinically necessary. Your dentist may be able to remove them or may refer you to a specialist service. You may also choose to be referred for private wisdom tooth removal. You can find out more about wisdom tooth removal here.

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Can I get white crowns/bridges?

You may be offered a metal-coloured crown on a back tooth. You could discuss alternative options which may be available privately with your dentist, as well as the risks, benefits and costs. Crowns may need to be replaced in the future.

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Can I get NHS orthodontics/braces?

Your dentist or orthodontist will decide if you need orthodontic treatment using a standard assessment method. If orthodontic treatment is clinically necessary, you can get it on the NHS. This is for under 18s only and only for adults with severe jaw displacements.

Your dentist or orthodontist will be able to discuss alternative options if you or your child are not eligible for NHS-funded orthodontic treatment.

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I have been referred for treatment, when will I get seen?

You might be referred to see a specialist for further NHS treatment, there is always a risk of NHS referrals getting rejected as the NHS access to specialists has reduced over time. You can track your referral directly on here using the code you will have been texted after the referral was submitted. You can always ask us for advice but we can only track referrals made from our practice.

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What if need treatment again?
It is important to remember that nothing last forever and ensuring you have a good oral hygiene key to success.

If you have dental treatment but need further treatment within 2 months, you do not have to pay extra if the further treatment is included in the same band, or a lower band.

If you need further treatment in a higher band, you'll have to pay the higher band fee.

You’ll have to pay for any further treatment after 2 months has passed.

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Where else can I find information?

You are welcome to ask us any other questions you may have or you can find more information on NHS dentistry here - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/

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