NHS Patient Fees
Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. The information on this page explains why you may have to pay for your NHS dental treatment
Coverage
Clinical examination, assessment and report
Orthodontic assessment and report
Diagnoses and treatment planning
X-rays
Moulds of your teeth
Advice on preventing future problems
Applying sealants or fluoride preparations
Scale and polish
Marginal correction of fillings
Taking cell and tissue samples
Adjusting dentures or orthodontic appliances
Treating sensitive cementum
Coverage
Clinical examination, assessment and report
Orthodontic assessment and report
Diagnoses and treatment planning
X-rays
Moulds of your teeth
Advice on preventing future problems
Applying sealants or fluoride preparations
Scale and polish
Marginal correction of fillings
Taking cell and tissue samples
Adjusting dentures or orthodontic appliances
Treating sensitive cementum
Coverage
Clinical examination, assessment and report
Orthodontic assessment and report
Diagnoses and treatment planning
X-rays
Moulds of your teeth
Advice on preventing future problems
Applying sealants or fluoride preparations
Scale and polish
Marginal correction of fillings
Taking cell and tissue samples
Adjusting dentures or orthodontic appliances
Treating sensitive cementum
- Emergency Treatment
If you require urgent care, you’ll pay a Band 1 charge. Once your urgent course of treatment is complete, you may be advised to make another appointment for a separate course of non-urgent treatment. In this case, the relevant NHS banding charge will apply.
