Dental treatment prices: what practices charge
Published private prices from 317 dental practices DentalCompare lists across the North of England, next to the NHS charge in England for each treatment.
Written by Sul Malik, dental student at Newcastle University and founder of DentalCompare · Updated 31 October 2026 · Prices checked October 2026
Prices by treatment
"Typical" is the middle (median) published price. Select a treatment for prices by area and the lowest published prices.
| Treatment | From | Typical | Practices | NHS (England) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Check-Ups (New Patient Exams) | £30 | £80 | 292 | £27.90 Band 1 |
| Scale and Polish (Hygienist) | £25 | £77 | 273 | £27.90 Band 1, if clinically needed |
| White Fillings | £55 | £145 | 253 | £76.60 Band 2, white where clinically needed |
| Tooth Extraction | £65 | £152 | 224 | £76.60 Band 2 |
| Root Canal Treatment | £125 | £418 | 246 | £76.60 Band 2 |
| Dental Crowns5 prices are per unit | £200 | £735 | 272 | £332.10 Band 3 |
| Emergency Dentist | £40 | £95 | 192 | £27.90 Urgent |
| Partial Dentures | £250 | £708 | 172 | £332.10 Band 3 |
| Full Dentures | £345 | £891 | 186 | £332.10 Band 3 |
| Dental Implants | £997 | £2,800 | 188 | Rarely; hospital referral only |
| Dental Bridges63 prices are per unit | £165 | £750 | 177 | £332.10 Band 3 |
| Invisalign & Clear Aligners | £1,100 | £2,800 | 207 | Braces for under-18s who qualify |
| Teeth Whitening | £120 | £355 | 265 | Not on the NHS |
| Composite Veneers2 prices are per unit | £120 | £350 | 88 | Not for appearance |
| Porcelain Veneers2 prices are per unit | £310 | £700 | 162 | Not for appearance |
| Composite Bonding | £135 | £275 | 91 | Not for appearance |
Private prices from practices' own published price lists, last checked October 2026. Prices on a different basis (for example a package for several teeth or an upper-and-lower denture set) are left out of these figures and listed on each treatment's guide. One NHS charge covers all the treatment you need within that band.
Treatment cost guides
Compare prices near you
Prices vary more between practices in the same town than between towns. Compare practices in your area side by side, or see the lowest published prices area by area.
NHS treatment
If you can get an NHS place, it is usually the cheaper option: one charge covers all the treatment you need in that band. Many practices aren't taking new NHS adult patients, so check which are before you call.
Frequently asked questions
Where do these prices come from?+
Each price is the "from" price a practice publishes on its own website or price list, collected by DentalCompare and last checked October 2026. They cover the practices DentalCompare lists across the North of England. We don't show figures for other parts of the UK because we haven't collected them.
Why do prices for the same treatment vary so much?+
Practices set their own private fees. Differences come from premises and staff costs, laboratory fees, the materials used, the clinician's experience, how long appointments are, and what is included (for example X-rays or a follow-up). A "from" price is the starting point; the price you pay is set after an examination.
How much does a private check-up cost?+
A new patient check-up costs from £30 at the practices we list, and the typical (median) price is £80. An NHS check-up costs £27.90 (Band 1).
How much do dental implants cost?+
Published prices for a single implant start from £997, with a typical (median) price of £2,800 across 188 practices. Check whether a price includes the crown, as some do and some don't. Implants are only available on the NHS in limited cases, through a hospital referral.
Is NHS treatment cheaper?+
Usually, yes. NHS charges in England are the same at every NHS practice: £27.90 for Band 1, £76.60 for Band 2 and £332.10 for Band 3, however much treatment you need within the band. Cosmetic treatment such as whitening or veneers for appearance isn't available on the NHS.
These are published starting prices for comparison, not quotes. What you need, and so what you pay, is decided after a dental examination. How DentalCompare collects prices.
NHS charges in England, effective 1 April 2026. Source: NHS.uk. Last checked 12 October 2026. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland charge differently.