Band 1
£27.90
Examination, diagnosis and advice, X-rays if needed, a scale and polish if clinically needed, fluoride
NHS dental charges
NHS dental treatment in England costs £27.90 for Band 1, £76.60 for Band 2 and £332.10 for Band 3 (checked 17 October 2026). You pay one charge per course of treatment, at the highest band you need.
Band 2
£76.60
Everything in Band 1, plus fillings, root canal treatment and removing teeth
Band 3
£332.10
Everything in Bands 1 and 2, plus crowns, dentures, bridges and orthodontic treatment
Urgent treatment
£27.90
An urgent appointment, including up to 2 teeth removed and 1 urgent filling
Who pays nothing
Some people get NHS dental treatment free, for example those under 18, under 19 in full-time education, pregnant or with a baby under 12 months, and people on some benefits. The NHS lists everyone who qualifies on its help with dental costs page.
If you need more treatment within 2 months
Further treatment in the same band or a lower one within 2 months costs nothing extra. Treatment in a higher band costs the higher band charge.
For help with costs, treatment plans and mixing NHS and private care, see our guide to paying for dental treatment.
The same treatment, privately in London
- Dental crownsNHS: Band 3£285 to £2,500privately, per tooth, 631 practices
- Root canal treatmentNHS: Band 2£175 to £1,975privately, per tooth, 592 practices
- DenturesNHS: Band 3£300 to £3,575privately, per full arch, 440 practices
- Private dental check-upsNHS: Band 1£25 to £350privately, per visit, 580 practices
- Emergency dental appointmentsNHS: Urgent treatment£25 to £325privately, per visit, 460 practices
NHS charges from nhs.uk, checked 17 October 2026. These are the charges in England; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland set their own. How we collect prices