NHS dentists, NHS charges and private prices, England
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What you can check here
How the system works, who is taking patients, and what to do when nobody is.
The three bands and the urgent rate from 1 April 2026, and who pays nothing.
Low, typical and high for 14 treatments from a survey of 2,000+ practices.
The NHS 111 route, private same day fees, and when A&E is the right call.
Getting an NHS dentist
Look for practices showing "accepting new NHS patients" and check the date they last updated it.
"Are you taking new adult NHS patients?" Ask for the first check up and whether there is a waiting list.
Twenty miles is normal in some areas. In pain and no luck? NHS 111 books urgent slots for £27.90.
Private dentistry
Low, typical and high across the UK, with the NHS alternative next to each one. London runs 25 to 40% above the typical figure.
| Treatment | Low | Typical | High | NHS option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check up (examination) | £23 | £65 | £180 | Band 1, £27.90 |
| Hygienist (scale and polish) | £40 | £83 | £170 | Band 1, £27.90 |
| White (composite) filling | £75 | £150 | £280 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Tooth extraction (simple) | £90 | £160 | £292 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Root canal treatment | £179 | £450 | £900 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Crown | £350 | £720 | £995 | Band 3, £332.10 |
| Single dental implant | £585 | £2,500 | £3,500 | Not on the NHS |
| Veneer (per tooth) | £250 | £614 | £975 | Not on the NHS |
| Composite bonding (per tooth) | £150 | £250 | £350 | Not on the NHS |
| Teeth whitening | £150 | £380 | £696 | Not on the NHS |
| Invisalign / clear aligners | £1,395 | £2,900 | £4,495 | Not on the NHS |
| Dentures | £290 | £750 | £1,593 | Band 3, £332.10 |
| Dental bridge | £350 | £720 | £1,172 | Band 3, £332.10 |
| Emergency appointment (private) | £80 | £200 | £400 | Urgent, £27.90 |
Private figures: national low, median and high from a survey of 2,000+ UK practices (treatcompare.com, March 2026); composite bonding and emergency appointment from dentistcost.co.uk guideline ranges (September 2026). London typically runs 25 to 40% above the median.
Guides
Why so few NHS dentists are taking new patients in England, and the practical steps that actually get you seen, including the NHS 111 route for urgent problems.
1 October 2026Who gets free NHS dental treatment in England, the benefits that qualify, how to prove it, and the £100 penalty for claiming when you are not entitled.
1 October 2026What you actually get on the NHS versus privately, how the costs compare treatment by treatment, and the situations where paying privately makes sense.
1 October 2026NHS dental treatment is free for children in England. How to find a practice taking child NHS patients, when to start, and what to do if you cannot find one.
1 October 2026Emergency
Call NHS 111 for an urgent appointment, or see what private emergency dentists charge in your city.
By city
If you pay for private dentistry, a dental plan (Denplan, Bupa, Simplyhealth and others) spreads the cost monthly and usually covers check ups and hygienist visits. Compare what is actually included before signing; most exclude cosmetic work.
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