NHS Dental Fees in England
Statutory NHS dental charges are fixed by the Department of Health and Social Care. Transparent, standardized, and with exemptions for eligible patients.
The Three NHS Dental Bands
You only pay one charge for a single completed course of NHS treatment, even if multiple appointments are needed.
Urgent Dental Care
Covers assessment, diagnosis, low-radiation dental X-rays, emergency pain relief, temporary dressings, or recementing a crown when urgent attention is needed.
- ✓ Clinical pain assessment
- ✓ Emergency dressings & pain relief
- ✓ Prescription if clinically needed
Diagnosis & Prevention
Covers a full examination, diagnosis, prevention advice, oral cancer screening, dental X-rays, and a simple scale & polish if clinically required.
- ✓ Comprehensive check-up
- ✓ Digital dental X-rays
- ✓ Scale & polish (if clinically needed)
Treatments & Fillings
Covers everything in Band 1, plus additional restorative procedures such as amalgam or composite fillings, root canal treatments, and tooth extractions.
- ✓ All Band 1 diagnostics
- ✓ Dental fillings & restorations
- ✓ Root canal work & extractions
Complex Prosthetics
Covers everything in Bands 1 and 2, plus complex laboratory-crafted items such as porcelain/metal crowns, bridges, and partial or full acrylic dentures.
- ✓ All Band 1 & 2 care
- ✓ Custom crowns & fixed bridges
- ✓ Full & partial dentures
Who is Exempt from Paying?
You do not have to pay for NHS dental treatment if, when the treatment starts, you meet any of the official NHS criteria below:
Anyone under 18 years of age, or under 19 and receiving qualifying full-time education.
Pregnant women or mothers who have had a baby in the last 12 months (valid MatEx certificate required).
Income Support, Income-related ESA, Income-based JSA, Pension Credit guarantee credit, or Universal Credit (meeting earnings criteria).
Holders of a valid NHS Low Income Scheme HC2 certificate (full help) or HC3 certificate (partial help).
* Please bring physical or digital proof of your exemption to your appointment so our team can verify your NHS claim correctly.
Orthodontic Consultations
Looking for teeth straightening or a bite assessment? As featured on our patient portal, we offer dedicated orthodontic consultations for children and adults to evaluate crowding, spacing, and modern alignment options.
