# How long does an NHS course of treatment last?

Source: https://thelocaldentist.co.uk/answers/how-long-does-an-nhs-course-of-treatment-last/
Updated: 2026-08-13

## Quick answer

An NHS course of treatment is the package of care agreed for a problem or routine pathway — it can span several visits. You usually pay the band or care-package charge for that course, not a new charge every time you sit in the chair, unless a new course begins.

## Key facts

- Charges are per course, not per visit
- A new problem later can start a new course
- Ask when your current course is considered complete

Editorial content from The Local Dentist — not clinical advice.