Private Dental Treatment In The United Kingdom

Private dental treatment in the UK is significantly more expensive than NHS treatment, but prices vary by location, the dentist, and how complex the treatment is. London and the South East are generally the most expensive. 

Typical private prices are:

Routine examination: £50–£100 ($67.10-$134.20)

New patient examination: £70–£150

($93.94-$201.30)

Hygienist appointment: £60–£100

($80.52-$134.20)

White filling: £100–£250 (larger fillings can cost more)

($134.20-$335.50)

Tooth extraction: £100–£300

($134.20-$402.60)

Root canal treatment: £300–£900

($402.60-$1,207.80)

Crown: £500–£1,200

($671-$1,610.41)

Bridge: £700–£2,000+

($939.40-$2,684+)

Single dental implant (including crown): £2,000–£3,500+

($2,684-$4,697+)

Teeth whitening: £250–£700 

($335.50-$939.40)

For comparison, in England NHS dental charges are fixed by treatment band:

Band 1: £27.90

($37.44)

Band 2: £76.60

($102.80)

Band 3: £332.10 

($445.68)