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 and statements. Since 17/05/2024, our dental practice software can email your receipts.
Private Fees
Prices below reflect the 1/4/2024 private price guide.
Under 18s accompanying a private fee paying adult continue to have reductions for new and routine dentist examinations:
- Under 18s : 50% off *
- And Under 5s no cost
(*) Child private hygienist appointments (not dentist) are charged at £57 including Airflow.
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 £59 (20mins) and new patient £108 (30mins).
Emergency dental appointments are available from £120 inclusive of treatment done at the time. X-rays, as needed, charged extra at £11 each.
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:
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Private Hygienist Fees
All of our private hygienist treatments will use EMS Airflow which is considered to be "a spa for your mouth" using 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, which has remained unchanged for two years.
Total price for routine (registered or direct-access):
private adults is £75 (30mins) and £100 (40mins) for new registered or new direct-access adults.
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NHS Fees
The following price bands have been set for NHS treatment since 1st April 2024.
Band 1
Covers an examination, diagnosis and advice.
If necessary, it also includes X-rays, a basic scale and polish (if clinically needed), and planning for further treatment.
£26.80
Band 2
Covers band 1 treatments, plus additional treatment, such as fillings, treatment for severe gum disease, root canal treatment and removing 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 are given on the NHS Choices 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 £75 (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:
Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament , 07/03/2024
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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