NHS Care

Here are some scenarios that might help you better understand how the fee banding work:

• If you attend for an examination and we find that your teeth are healthy, you pay £25.80. If we do an X-ray to make sure of this, you still only pay £25.80.
• If you need an X-ray and one filling to bring your teeth up to scratch, you pay £70.70.
• If three fillings and an extraction are required to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy, you still only pay £70.70.
• If your dentist discovers you need a crown, the amount of £306.80 would be payable.
• If you need two crowns and a filling, the fee will still only be £306.80.
• If you require Band 2 or Band 3 treatments, you will receive a personal plan of care. This is a written plan to let you know what we will do and how much you have to pay.

You will also receive a written personal plan of care if you mix NHS and private treatments.

Once your teeth and gums are declared healthy, you will be asked to book for a check-up at an interval as advised by your dentist. At that time, the treatment charges start again, so if your teeth are still healthy at your next appointment, you will only be charged £25.80 for the examination, scale and polish (where required).