NHS dental treatment costs in England, 2026

Side-by-side NHS and private prices for every common treatment. NHS rates updated for the 1 April 2026 revision — Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10. Source: NHSBSA.

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have separate fee schedules — figures shown apply to England only.

Dental check-up

A routine examination, X-rays as needed, and a clean.

£27.90 NHS

£45–£80 private

Fillings

Restoration of a decayed tooth using amalgam (silver) or composite (tooth-coloured) material.

£76.60 NHS

£80–£200 private

Root canal treatment

Removing infected nerve tissue from inside the tooth and sealing it.

£76.60 NHS

£500–£1200 private

Tooth extraction

Removing a tooth that can't be saved.

£76.60 NHS

£90–£450 private

Crown

A cap covering a damaged or root-canal-treated tooth.

£332.10 NHS

£500–£900 private

Dentures

Removable replacement for missing teeth.

£332.10 NHS

£600–£2500 private

Bridge

Fixed replacement of a missing tooth using adjacent teeth for support.

£332.10 NHS

£600–£1500 private

Dental implants

Titanium screw into the jaw bone, topped with a crown.

Not on NHS

£2000–£3500 private

Teeth whitening

Bleaching natural teeth to a lighter shade.

Not on NHS

£250–£600 private

Veneers

Thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of teeth.

Not on NHS

£400–£1100 private

Braces / orthodontics

Straightening teeth with metal, ceramic, or clear aligners.

£332.10 NHS

£1800–£5500 private

Wisdom tooth removal

Extraction of impacted or problematic third molars.

£76.60 NHS

£200–£600 private

Scale and polish

Professional cleaning to remove plaque and tartar.

£27.90 NHS

£50–£90 private

Dental bonding

Tooth-coloured resin shaped onto a chipped or gappy tooth.

£76.60 NHS

£100–£350 private

Emergency dental treatment

Urgent care for pain, trauma, or infection.

£27.90 NHS

£80–£300 private

Mouth guards / night guards

Custom-fitted appliance for grinding (bruxism) or sports.

Not on NHS

£100–£350 private