NHS Prices

£26.80

This covers emergency care in a primary care NHS dental practice such as pain relief or a temporary filling.

£26.80

This covers an examination, diagnosis (including X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if clinically needed, and preventative care such as the application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant if appropriate.

£73.50

This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or removal of teeth but not more complex items covered by Band 3.

£319.10

This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures, bridges and other laboratory work. 

Regulation 11 is the treatment band for replacement appliances.

The appliances covered are:

• dentures
• obturators
• bridges
• orthodontic appliances

Regulation 11 applies when the original appliance is lost, stolen, or broken by the patient.

Regulation 11 does not cover any laboratory-made, custom occlusal appliance such as:

• bite raisers
• bite guards
• night guards

It also does not apply where the appliance has become damaged due to wear and tear.

The replacement appliance must be the same as the original. This can be claimed regardless of when the original appliance was fitted.

The patient must pay 30% of the band 3 charge per replacement appliance.