Treatment price comparison
Dental Treatment Prices
What UK dental practices and online providers typically charge for private treatment, compared side by side — so you can sense-check a quote before you book.
At a glance
- Prices are indicative private treatment costs — never quotes and never medical advice
- NHS band charges are fixed nationally and never vary by practice
- Aligners and professional whitening must be provided by GDC-registered clinicians
- Ask what a quote includes: scans, grafting, refinements, retainers, aftercare
- Many practices offer 0% finance — compare the total repayable, not just the monthly figure
- Confirm every clinician on the GDC register before starting treatment
NHS vs Private: What You Pay
NHS charges are fixed nationally in England (Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 — one charge per course, highest band only). Private prices are indicative UK ranges and vary by practice — check a practice's profile for its own published prices, or a written quote for an exact figure.
| Treatment | NHS (England) | Private (typical UK range) |
|---|---|---|
| Private check-up (examination) | £27.90 (Band 1) | £45.00–£95.00 |
| Hygienist visit | £27.90 (Band 1) | £55.00–£120.00 |
| White (composite) filling (per tooth) | £76.60 (Band 2) | £90.00–£300.00 |
| Tooth extraction (per tooth) | £76.60 (Band 2) | £100.00–£350.00 |
| Root canal treatment (per tooth) | £76.60 (Band 2) | £250.00–£700.00 |
| Crown (per tooth) | £332.10 (Band 3) | £450.00–£1,000.00 |
| Single dental implant (per implant) | Not NHS-funded | £1,800.00–£3,000.00 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | Not NHS-funded | £400.00–£1,000.00 |
| Composite bonding (per tooth) | Not NHS-funded | £150.00–£400.00 |
| Home teeth whitening kit (dentist-supplied) (per course) | Not NHS-funded | £250.00–£500.00 |
| In-chair teeth whitening (per course) | Not NHS-funded | £300.00–£700.00 |
| Clear aligners (e.g. Invisalign) (per course) | Not NHS-funded | £1,500.00–£5,000.00 |
| Full dentures (per set) | £332.10 (Band 3) | £600.00–£2,500.00 |
Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland charge differently to England for NHS treatment — see the NHS cost calculator for your country. Private ranges are national indicative figures, not quotes.
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How do UK private dental treatment prices work?▼
Private dental treatment prices in the UK vary widely between practices for the same procedure — implants, aligners, whitening, and restorative work are usually one-off private costs. NHS band charges are fixed nationally and never vary by practice. Compare indicative private ranges side by side, then confirm a written treatment plan with a GDC-registered dentist before you commit.
Do NHS dental charges vary by practice?▼
No. NHS dental charges in England are fixed bands (Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10 for 2026/27) — one charge per course of treatment, highest band only. Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have their own rules. Only private treatment prices vary between practices.
How These Comparisons Work
Prices are indicative private treatment ranges from our editorial benchmarks and any verified provider prices on the page. Where we haven't verified a practice's current price, we say so rather than invent one. NHS band charges are never shown as varying by practice.
The Local Dentist is an independent comparison service, not a dental practice. Where a listing is a referral partner we may earn a commission when you visit them — this never changes the prices you pay, ratings, or the order providers appear. Read our methodology for the full policy.
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