NHS dentists, NHS charges and private prices, England
Every practice near you with its NHS status, or ask anything about charges, private prices and emergencies. Answers come from checked figures, not a chatbot's guess. Free, no account.
Type your postcode to see every dental practice near you and whether it is taking NHS patients, or ask me a question.
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.
Emergency
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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