NHS dental treatment charges explained
Your dentist should always tell you how much you need to pay
before starting your treatment. These prices are correct to 31st
March 2009. To check up to date prices visit the Department of Health website.
Band 1 £16.50
This covers an examination,
diagnosis (e.g. x-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems
and a scale and polish if needed. This is also the charge for
urgent treatment when you need to see a dentist immediately.
Band 2 £45.60
This covers everything
listed in Band 1, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root
canal work or if your dentist needs to take out one or more of your
teeth.
Band 3 £198.00
This covers everything
listed in Bands 1 and 2, plus crowns, dentures or bridges.
Many people do not have to pay for dental treatment. It
is free if any of the following apply:
- You are aged under 18
- You are aged 18 and in full-time
education
- You are pregnant or a mother who has had a
baby in the previous 12 months
- You are getting, or your partner is
getting, income support, income based jobseeker’s allowance or
pension credit guarantee credit
- You have, or your name is on, a valid NHS
tax credit exemption certificate
- You have the right to full help under the
NHS low income scheme (i.e. You are named on a valid hc2
certificate)
- You are staying in an NHS hospital and
your treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist
- You are an NHS hospital dental service
outpatient (however, you may have to pay for your dentures or
bridges)
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