Dental cost guides
Straight answers on what UK dental treatment should cost, what the NHS covers, and how to avoid overpaying — written for ordinary people, not the trade. Every figure here is a real UK range from published fee guides, not a made-up number — where we don't have a verified price, we say so. NHS band charges are the same nationwide and set by the government; private fees vary by practice and postcode, so treat the ranges as a guide and always confirm the total with the practice before treatment.
- Damaged or missing tooth? Your options & costs
Save it, replace it or do nothing — every treatment mapped, with prices.
- Finding an NHS dentist taking new patients
What the NHS availability list really means, and how to get seen.
- Who gets free NHS dental treatment
Exemptions, HC2 certificates, and the £100 penalty to avoid.
- Dental check-up cost UK
NHS vs private, what is included, and how often to go.
- Invisalign cost in London
Real 2026 prices by case tier, finance, and how to compare quotes.
- Dental crown cost UK
NHS vs private by material — PFM, ceramic, zirconia, gold.
- Root canal cost UK
NHS vs private by tooth, plus the crown you may need after.
- Teeth whitening cost in London
What the price should include, and the legal limits on who may whiten teeth.
- Veneers cost UK
Composite vs porcelain, per tooth and full-set prices.
- How much do dental implants cost in London?
Real 2026 ranges, what drives the price and how to compare quotes.
- NHS vs private dentist: costs compared
What each covers, waiting lists, and when going private is worth it.
- How to save on dental care
NHS bands, who pays nothing, and how to avoid being overcharged.
- NHS dental charges explained
The three England bands and exactly what each covers in 2026.
- Why CQC does not rate dentists
What CQC actually publishes about a dental practice — and how to read it.