NHS Dentistry
We Provide Both NHS And Private Treatment.
Our NHS contract does not allow us to take on unlimited NHS patients, but from time to time we can accept new patients if we have capacity. Please phone or check out NHS choices page to check the current situation.
NHS dental treatment costs
You generally must pay for NHS dental care and treatment. How much you pay depends on what you’re having done.
NHS dental care is free for:
- Children up to the age of 18 (up to 19 if in full-time education)
- Pregnant women
- Women who have had a baby in the previous 12 months
- When claiming certain benefits
NHS Fees Increased
From 14th December 2020, NHS fees increased by 5%. The increase comes after a freeze of NHS dental fees because of the coronavirus lockdown and closure of dental practices.
1. Band
£27.90
2. Band
£76.60
3. Band
£332.10
NHS prices normally increase annually from 1st April.
What your NHS fee can cover ?
- Unscheduled Care – £27.90 This covers emergency conditions in a primary care NHS dental practice, such as pain relief or a temporary filling.
- Band 1 course of treatment – £27.90 This covers an examination, diagnosis (including X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if clinically needed, and preventative care such as the application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant if appropriate.
- Band 2 course of treatment – £76.60 This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or removal of teeth but not more complex items covered by Band 3.
- Band 3 course of treatment – £332.10 This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures, bridges and other laboratory work.
You may be fined up to £100 plus the cost of your treatment if you claim for free treatment you’re not entitled to. Check if you could get free NHS dental care or help with the costs
For information about help with dental charges, including how to claim a refund,
please visit the following NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/dental-costs/get-help-with-dental-costs/
