Expert Dental Advice for the North of England
Guides, tips, and up-to-date information to help you make confident decisions about your dental care.
Treatment Costs & Price Guides
What private dental treatment costs across the North of England, built from prices practices publish, next to the NHS charge.
Cost GuideHow Much Does a Private Dentist Check-up Cost?
What a new-patient exam costs privately, what is often charged extra (such as X-rays), and the NHS Band 1 alternative.
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Cost GuideHow Much Does a Dental Crown Cost?
Published crown prices by area, how the material affects the price, and what to ask before you book.
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Cost GuideHow Much Does Root Canal Treatment Cost?
Root canal prices from practices near you, why back teeth often cost more, and when a crown is needed afterwards.
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Cost GuideHow Much Does a White Filling Cost?
Private prices for white (composite) fillings, what changes the price, and how they compare with NHS fillings.
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Cost GuideHow Much Does a Scale and Polish Cost?
Hygienist appointment prices by area, appointment lengths, and when scaling is covered by the NHS Band 1 charge.
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Cost GuideHow Much Does a Tooth Extraction Cost?
Published prices for simple extractions, why surgical removal costs more, and the NHS Band 2 charge.
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Implants GuideHow Much Do Dental Implants Cost in the UK? The Complete 2026 Price Guide
Wondering how much dental implants cost in the UK in 2026? We break down every cost — implant, abutment, crown, lab fees and more — plus live prices from practices across the North of England.
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Cost GuideHow Much Does Teeth Whitening Cost?
Home and in-practice whitening prices, what is included, and why whitening is only available privately.
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Cost GuideHow Much Does Composite Bonding Cost?
Per-tooth bonding prices across the North of England and what affects them.
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Cost GuideHow Much Do Composite Veneers Cost?
Composite veneer prices per tooth, with package deals shown separately so the figures compare like for like.
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Cost GuideHow Much Do Porcelain Veneers Cost?
Porcelain veneer prices per tooth by area, lab fees, and what to check before agreeing a treatment plan.
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Cost GuideHow Much Does a Dental Bridge Cost?
Bridge prices per unit, why most bridges have two or three units, and the NHS Band 3 charge.
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Cost GuideHow Much Do Dentures Cost?
Full and partial denture prices, with upper-and-lower set prices shown separately, plus the NHS Band 3 charge.
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York Price GuideWhy Are Dental Prices So Different in York? We Compared 13 Clinics So You Don't Have To.
We compared private dental prices across 13 York clinics so you don't have to. DentalCompare now lists 40+ York practices, with live prices for implants, whitening, fillings and more.
Read articleNHS Dentistry
Finding an NHS dentist for you or your children, and getting alerted when practices open their lists.
NHS GuideHow to Find an NHS Dentist in the North East of England in 2026
Struggling to find an NHS dentist in the North East? Here is everything you need to know about finding NHS dental care in Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead and beyond in 2026.
Read articleNHS GuideHow to Find an NHS Dentist in York and North Yorkshire (2026)
How to find NHS dental care in York, Selby, Malton, Harrogate, Pocklington and nearby, plus what to do if you need urgent treatment.
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NHS GuideNHS Dentists Accepting Children
Practices recorded as taking on under-18s, and the rule that NHS dental care is free for children.
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The lowest published prices near you, and practices that offer finance to spread the cost.
Cheapest DentistsCheapest Dentists in the North of England
Practices ranked on a like-for-like basket of check-up, scale and polish and white filling, with the NHS option first.
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Cheapest DentistsCheapest Dentists in Newcastle
Newcastle practices ranked on the same basket of everyday treatments, plus the lowest price for each.
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Cheapest DentistsCheapest Dentists in Sunderland
Sunderland practices ranked on a basket of everyday treatments, plus the lowest price for each.
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Cheapest DentistsCheapest Dentists in Durham
Durham practices ranked on a basket of everyday treatments, plus the lowest price for each.
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Cheapest DentistsCheapest Dentists in York
York practices ranked on a basket of everyday treatments, plus the lowest price for each.
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Payment PlansDentists Offering Finance and Payment Plans
Practices that list finance, by area, and independent guidance to read before you borrow for treatment.
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Side-by-side comparisons of treatments that do a similar job, on price and practical differences.
ComparisonComposite Bonding vs Veneers: Cost Compared
Bonding, composite veneers and porcelain veneers side by side: typical prices, appointments and how much tooth preparation each needs.
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ComparisonImplant vs Bridge vs Denture: Cost Compared
Three ways to replace a missing tooth, compared on published prices and practical differences.
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Practical guides to choosing a dentist and to treatments such as clear aligners.
Aligners GuideClear Aligners UK: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
Invisible braces, Invisalign, at-home aligners — the complete guide to straightening your teeth without metal braces. Costs, brands, the treatment process, and how to compare prices near you.
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Choosing a DentistIs the Cheapest Dentist Always Better?
Does paying more for dental treatment mean getting better care? Not necessarily. Here's what to compare before choosing a clinic.
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