Band 1 course of treatment
| This covers an examination, diagnosis (incl 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. | £26.80 |
Band 2 course of treatment
| This covers everything listed in Band 1, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or removal of teeth but not more complex items covered by Band 3. | £73.50 |
Band 3 course of treatment
| This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2, plus crowns, dentures, bridges and other laboratory work. | £319.10 |
If, within 2 calendar months of completing a course of treatment, you need more treatment from the same or lower charge band, such as another filling, you do not have to pay anything extra.If the additional treatment needed is in a higher band, you’ll have to pay for the new NHS course of treatment.But once 2 months have passed after completing a course of treatment, you’ll have to pay the NHS charge band for any NHS dental treatment received.
Certain treatments (including lost items) are guaranteed for 12 months from the date they were completed.
These are:
- fillings
- root fillings
- inlays
- porcelain veneers
- crowns
Treatments provided under this guarantee must be similar or related to the original treatment, but they do not have to be like for like.
Emergency dental treatment
If you require urgent care, you’ll pay a Band 1 charge of £26.80.
Most urgent treatments can be done in 1 appointment. Once your urgent course of treatment is complete, you may be advised to make another appointment for a separate course of non-urgent treatment. In this case, the relevant NHS banding charge will apply.
When you do not have to pay
There’s no dental charge:
- for denture repairs
- to have stitches removed
- if your dentist has to stop blood loss
- if your dentist only has to write out a prescription – but if you pay for prescriptions, you’ll have to pay the usual prescription charge of £9.90
