Dental Check-ups

Compare private dental check-up prices near you — what an examination includes, how often you need one, and how private prices compare with the fixed NHS Band 1 charge.

A dental check-up (examination) is the foundation of dental care: the dentist assesses your teeth, gums and soft tissues, screens for oral cancer, takes X-rays when needed, and agrees a treatment plan with you. On the NHS in England a check-up is a Band 1 course of treatment at a fixed £27.90 (free in Scotland, £20 in Wales); privately, prices vary by practice and typically run £45–£95, often including small X-rays. Many practices bundle a check-up and hygienist visit together, and dental payment plans (around £10–£40 a month) usually cover routine examinations. How often you need one is a clinical decision — NICE guidance supports intervals from 3 months to 2 years depending on your oral health, not an automatic six-monthly recall. If it's been more than two years since your last examination, booking one is the single best step for catching problems while they're small and cheap to fix.

12156 practices offering check-ups

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