# What does NHS Band 2 cover?

Source: https://thelocaldentist.co.uk/answers/what-does-nhs-band-2-cover/
Updated: 2026-07-13

## Quick answer

Band 2 covers treatment that repairs teeth: fillings, extractions, and root canal treatment. It costs £76.60 in England as a single charge for the whole course — however many Band 2 items you need — and includes everything Band 1 covers, such as the exam and X-rays. Wales abolished bands from April 2026 and instead charges a fixed fee per care package, such as £36.03 for simple restorative work.

## Key facts

- Band 2: £76.60 in England (2026/27)
- Wales has no Band 2 — the closest equivalents are £36.03 for simple restorative work and up to £182.72 for root canal on a back tooth
- Covers fillings, extractions, and root canal treatment
- Includes all Band 1 items: exam, X-rays, scale & polish if clinically needed
- One charge per course — three fillings and an extraction is still £76.60 in England
- If the course also needs a crown, denture, or bridge, it becomes Band 3 in England (£332.10); Scotland and NI charge per item instead: 80% of cost, capped £384 per course

Editorial content from The Local Dentist — not clinical advice.