NEW NHS FEES from April 2025

Each April the NHS increases patient fees. 

Band 1: £27.40

Band 1 can include:

• examination, assessment and advice (a routine dental appointment)
• X-rays, if clinically needed
• putting fluoride on the surface of your teeth
• simple management of gum disease, such as scaling (a thorough clean of your teeth and gums), if clinically needed
• moulds of your teeth, for example to see how your teeth bite together
• minimal adjustments to false teeth (dentures) or orthodontic appliances, such as braces – for example, smoothing rough parts or tightening clasps

Gum treatment including scaling

If your dental healthcare professional says scaling is clinically needed, you can get it on the NHS. It can be done by a hygienist or dental therapist.

Scaling is usually included in Band 1 (£27.40), but extensive treatment, or treatment for complex gum problems may be charged as a Band 2 (£75.30) treatment.

If the dentist says scaling is not clinically necessary, you’ll have to pay for it privately.

Band 2: £75.30

Band 2 treatment includes all items in Band 1, plus it may include:

• fillings
• root canal treatment to treat an infection or inflammation in the centre of your tooth
• removing teeth (extraction) and other oral surgery procedures
• sealant to fill small holes or grooves in your teeth
• adding to your false teeth (dentures), such as adding a clasp or a tooth, or making extensive adjustments, such as relining and rebasing
• a bite-raising appliance to correct your bite (does not include a laboratory-made appliance)
• extensive management of gum disease

Band 3: £326.70

Band 3 treatment includes all items in Bands 1 and 2, plus it may include:

• a type of cap that covers your real tooth (crown)
• restoring damaged teeth with inlays and onlays
• false teeth (dentures) made from plastic or metal
• a fixed replacement for a missing tooth or teeth (bridge)
• orthodontic treatment, such as braces, to improve the appearance, position and function of your teeth
• other custom-made appliances, not including sports guards

Urgent dental treatment: £27.40

You may have urgent treatment at an urgent or emergency dental appointment.

You may need further dental treatment after your urgent appointment, which may have additional costs.