NHS DENTAL CHARGES
The charge you pay depends on the treatment you need to keep your mouth, gums and teeth healthy. You will only ever be asked to pay one charge for each complete course of treatment, even if you need to visit your dentist more than once to finish it – either Band 1, Band 2 or Band 3.
Band 1 course of treatment – £26.80
Examination
Diagnosis (eg X-rays)
Advice on how to prevent future problems
Scale and polish (if needed)
Application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealants (if needed)
Band 2 course of treatment – £73.50
Examination
Diagnosis (eg X-rays)
Advice on how to prevent future problems
Scale and polish (if needed)
Application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealants (if needed)
Plus, any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work
or if your dentist needs to take out one or more of your teeth
Band 3 course of treatment – £319.10
Examination
Diagnosis (eg X-rays)
Advice on how to prevent future problems
Scale and polish (if needed)
Application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealants (if needed)
Plus, any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or if your dentist needs to take out one or more of your teeth. plus crowns, dentures, bridges
Free of Charge Treatments
There is no dental charge for:
Denture repairs
Removal of stitches
Stop blood loss
If your Dentist only has to write out a prescription – however, if you pay for your prescriptions, you'll have to pay the usual prescription charge of £9.90 when you collect your medicine(s)