Healthy teeth and gums, and a mouth free from disease, are important. Everyone should therefore expect to be able to access good quality NHS dental services at a reasonable cost.

Simpler charging

You can have all your dental treatment provided under the NHS that your dentist feels is clinically necessary in order to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy.

There are three standard charges for all NHS dental treatments. This makes it easier to know how much you may need to pay and also helps to ensure that you are being charged for NHS care rather than private care.

You can have all your dental treatment provided under the NHS that your dentist feels is clinically necessary in order to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy. If your dentist says you need a particular type of treatment, you should not be asked to pay for it privately unless you actively choose an alternate private option.

NHS dental charges from 1 April 2012

For detailed information about each band read the NHS dental treatments section. You receive free NHS dental treatment if you meet the exemption criteria.