NHS Dental Charges Calculator
Work out what NHS dental treatment will cost in England. There are just three price bands — £27.40, £75.30 and £326.70 — and you only ever pay the highest band your course of treatment needs.
NHS dental cost calculator
England bands 2025/26.
One charge covers a full course however many visits. See the bands on the NHS website.
How NHS dental charges work in England
NHS dentistry in England uses a simple three-band system. Whatever treatment you have, the cost falls into one of three bands, and you pay a single charge for a complete course of treatment — not per appointment. If a course needs several visits, you still only pay once.
A check-up is Band 1 (£27.40). Fillings and extractions are Band 2 (£75.30). Crowns, dentures and bridges are Band 3 (£326.70). You pay only the highest band you need — a check-up plus a filling is one £75.30 charge, not £27.40 + £75.30.
NHS dental bands 2025/26
| Band | Cost | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Band 1 | £27.40 | Exam, diagnosis, X-rays, scale & polish, advice |
| Band 2 | £75.30 | Everything in Band 1 plus fillings, extractions, root canal |
| Band 3 | £326.70 | Everything in Bands 1 & 2 plus crowns, dentures, bridges |
| Urgent | £27.40 | Emergency care such as pain relief or a temporary filling |
Free repeat treatment
If you need more dental work within two months of finishing a course — for example, another filling — it's usually free, provided it's at the same band or lower than the one you've already paid for. That stops you being charged twice for related work in a short space of time.
Who pays nothing? NHS dental treatment is free if you're under 18 (or under 19 in full-time education), pregnant or had a baby in the last year, or receive certain benefits — including Universal Credit with low earnings, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, or with a valid HC2 certificate.
England, Scotland, Wales and NI differ
These bands and prices apply in England only. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland set their own NHS dental charges and exemption rules. Wherever you are, ask the practice to confirm the band and cost before treatment starts. Full guidance is on the NHS website.
Frequently asked questions
How much does NHS dental treatment cost in England?
Band 1 is £27.40 (check-up, X-rays, scale and polish), Band 2 is £75.30 (fillings, extractions, root canal) and Band 3 is £326.70 (crowns, dentures, bridges). Urgent treatment is £27.40.
Do I pay for each appointment?
No. You pay one charge for a complete course of treatment, however many appointments it takes, at the highest band needed.
Is repeat dental treatment free?
If you need more treatment within two months of finishing a course, it's usually free, as long as it's the same band or lower than what you've already paid for.
Who gets free NHS dental treatment?
It's free if you're under 18 (or under 19 in full-time education), pregnant or had a baby in the last 12 months, or receive certain benefits such as Universal Credit (low earnings), Pension Credit Guarantee Credit or hold a valid HC2 certificate.
How much is an NHS dental check-up?
A routine check-up is Band 1 — £27.40 in England — covering any X-rays, a scale and polish if needed, and prevention advice.