Dentist / England
What the dentist costs.
NHS dental treatment in England has three set charges, from £27.90 to £332.10. Tick what you need and see which one you'd pay.
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The charges
| Band | Charge | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Band 1 | £27.90 | An examination, diagnosis and advice on preventing problems. Also X-rays, a scale and polish and planning more treatment, if you need them. |
| Band 2 | £76.60 | Everything in Band 1, plus treatment such as fillings, root canal treatment or taking teeth out. |
| Band 3 | £332.10 | Everything in Bands 1 and 2, plus more complicated work such as crowns, dentures or bridges. |
| Urgent | £27.90 | An urgent course of treatment. |
- These charges apply from .
- Some people get NHS dental treatment free. Check who gets free NHS dental treatment (NHSBSA).
- If you paid and then found you didn't need to, you can claim a refund within 3 months.
Source: NHS dental charges (NHSBSA) Charges checked
Elsewhere in the UK.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland charge in their own ways. See NHS inform for Scotland, GOV.WALES for Wales or nidirect for Northern Ireland.
Data sources
- NHS dental charges (NHSBSA). Help with NHS dental costs and What are the NHS dental charges?, NHSBSA Copyright 2026. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence.