Fees
Your dental examinations and treatments will require paying for.
All private treatments are paid directly by the patient. NHS charges are either paid for by the UK government, or jointly by the patient and government. For dental treatment and hygiene treatment, you may be asked to pay a deposit.
We are now taking payment upon arrival and accept contactless payment and cheques. Your reception team is happy to provide receipts (paper and/or email copies) and statements.
Private Dental Fees
Prices below reflect the updated 1/4/2025 private price guide.
Under 18s accompanying a private fee paying adult appointment continue to have reductions for new and routine dentist examinations. Child treatments will be charged at the adult rate. Appointment fees:
- Under 18s : 50% off
- And Under 5s no cost
Further adding to the success with customers, new and routine dentist examination appointments include up to two intraoral (small) X-rays, as needed. Routine exam £69 (20mins) and new patient £108 (30mins).
Emergency dental appointments are available from £96 inclusive of small X-rays, as needed. Treatments are charged extra.
Registered private patients have the option of using our online booking service, which asks for an initial payment (50% deposit) when making an appointment, plus a £1.50 non-refundable booking fee. There are no booking fees charged for appointments made by the reception team, however a 50% deposit is still required for new private patient appointments.
See Private Price Guide below:
WHDP Private fees v20, effective 1/4/2025.
Private Hygienist Fees
All of our private hygienist treatments (for adult and child) will use EMS Airflow which uses warm water and gentle, non-abrasive flavoured powders to clean the teeth. The Airflow component will appear on your bill as a £10 'stock' item, and is already included in the advertised appointment fee. We updated our hygiene appointment prices on 1st April 2025.
Total price for routine (registered or direct-access):
- Private adult hygiene appointment (30mins) = £83
- Private child hygiene appointment (30mins) = £65
- Complex hygiene appointment (40 mins) = £110
- New registered or new direct-access adults (40mins) = £110
Other:
- Denture cleaning using Airflow (15 mins) = £53
Deposits are required for hygienist appointments. Should you fail to attend, or cancel within less than 24 working hours of the appointment, you will be charged a fee .
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WHDP does not currently offer a private payment plan that would allow patients to spread the cost of their private dental check-ups and/or hygienist appointments over a year.
If a monthly payment plan is something you would like us to introduce, please express your interest by filling out our
private fees survey.
NHS Fees
The following price bands for NHS treatment start 1st April 2025.
Band 1
Covers an examination, diagnosis (e.g. X-rays) and advice on how to prevent future problems, a basic scale and polish if needed, and application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant.
£26.80
Band 2
Covers band 1 treatments, plus further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or if your dentist needs to take out one or more of your teeth (extractions).
£73.50
Band 3
Covers treatments from band 1 and 2, plus more complex procedures, such as crowns, dentures and bridges.
£319.10
- Our NHS patients are treated within the confines of the NHS contract. An explanation of who is entitled to NHS dental treatment, what that the treatment entails and its cost can be found on the NHS website.
- NHS hygiene therapy, treatment for severe gum disease, is charged at band 2 and does not include the EMS Airflow treatment which is only available privately from £83 (adults).
- Some treatments such as dental implants, veneers, EMS Airflow, and teeth whitening (list not exhaustive) are not available on the NHS, and should you want them privately please talk to your dentist.
See this information on the NHS website.
NHS exemptions and Universal Credit
Some NHS patients may be eligible for free or reduced-cost NHS dental treatment.
To qualify, they must have a valid exemption at the start of their dental treatment (see NHS document HC11 for details). Patients must provide proof of eligibility by giving their National Insurance Number and noting their exemption on the FP17 NHS consent form when entering the practice.
If unsure of your entitlement, it is best to pay upfront and then apply for a refund via the HC5(D) form within three months of receiving treatment. Universal Credit recipients may still need to pay, as not all are eligible for free dental care. If someone isn’t eligible through Universal Credit, they might be able to get help with their health costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme.
NHS checks are routinely done to prevent fraud. If you forget to bring your details for the exemption on the day of your appointment, you are signing the FP17 form under your own discretion. Be aware that fraudulent claims may result in a £100 Penalty Charge Notice plus treatment costs.
For more information on NHS charges and exemptions see:
Check if you're eligible for help | NHSBSA
NHS Low Income Scheme | NHSBSA
Check before you tick | NHSBSA
How much will I pay for NHS dental treatment? - NHS
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