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Paying for dental treatment in the UK Why do I have to pay my dentist when I don’t pay my GP? 
Charges for NHS dental treatment were introduced in 1951 to help cover treatment costs. 
The NHS spends around £2.25 billion on dental treatment a year, and patients only pay £550 million for this. So, although it may not seem fair that you have to pay for dental treatment, the NHS still carries the biggest share of dental costs. 
How can I pay for dental treatment? 
You can pay for dental treatment on the NHS or as a private patient. This will depend on the arrangements you make with your dentist. If your dentist’s NHS list is full, or if they do not see NHS patients, they may only be able to treat you privately. If you cannot afford this, your local primary care trust will help you find a dentist in your area who will treat you as an NHS patient, or you can visit www.nhs.uk. 
There are many ways you can pay for treatment, either on the NHS or privately: 

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Paying For Your Dental Treatment THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN IN 2016. FOR UP-TO-DATE PRICES, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

21 Apr 2016
Taking care of your teeth can be an expensive business. That's why it's worth reminding readers that the simplest and easiest way to do this is by brushing twice a day, flossing regularly and avoiding sugary food and drink where possible.
But whether it's a routine checkup or major work, there will be times when that trip to the dentist is essential. And paying for it can be a key issue for many, depending on the size of the work.
What are my options when it comes to the NHS?
Even if you use the NHS, you will still have to pay, unless you are receipt of benefits, retired, etc. The NHS charges on a sliding scale of fixed prices, as follows:
Band 1: £19.70. This covers essentials like dental examination, diagnostics and consultation. You can also get X-Rays, scale and polish, moulds, colour photography, marginal corrections of filings and other small work. It also lays the groundwor...
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New NHS Dental Charges It has been announced that as of 1st April 2024, there will be a price increase in England and Wales for NHS dental treatment.
The NHS dental charges in England have increased by 4% compared to last year's prices.




 


Current Charge


1st April 2024




Band 1


£25.80


£26.80




Band 2


£70.70


£73.50




Band 3


£306.80


£319.10




Urgent or emergency treatment


£25.80


£26.80





Wales NHS dental charges have now increased by between 27.7% and over 50%:





 


Current Charge


1st April 2024




Band 1


£14.70


£20.00




Band 2


£47.00


£60.00




Band 3


£203.


£260.10




Urgent or emergency treatment


£14.70


£30.00





In England and Wales, you will pay one of the Band charges depending on the dental treatment that you require...
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