Dental cost calculator: NHS vs private
Pick a treatment to see the NHS charge next to the typical private price in the UK. Free, instant, no account.
NHS charges from 1 April 2026 (nhs.uk). Private figures are typical national ranges from a survey of 2,000+ UK practices (March 2026); London runs 25 to 40% above the typical figure. These are ranges, not quotes.
Common questions
Is the NHS price really the same everywhere?
Yes. NHS dental charges are set by the government and are identical at every NHS practice in England. The band depends on the treatment, not the practice.
Are the private prices quotes?
No. They are typical national ranges from a survey of 2,000+ practices. Your own quote will depend on the practice, the materials and your case, so always ask for a written treatment plan.
Get quotes before you commit
For implants, veneers, aligners and crowns, prices vary two to three fold between practices for the same treatment. Ask two or three for a written treatment plan with the total cost and what is excluded.
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