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Treatment price comparison

Dental Treatment Prices

What UK dental practices and online providers typically charge for private treatment, compared side by side — so you can sense-check a quote before you book.

At a glance

  • Prices are indicative private treatment costs — never quotes and never medical advice
  • NHS band charges are fixed nationally and never vary by practice
  • Aligners and professional whitening must be provided by GDC-registered clinicians
  • Ask what a quote includes: scans, grafting, refinements, retainers, aftercare
  • Many practices offer 0% finance — compare the total repayable, not just the monthly figure
  • Confirm every clinician on the GDC register before starting treatment

Treatment guides

Editorial guides on private dental treatment — what’s included in a quote, NHS vs private, and how to verify a clinician.

Implants

All implants prices
All-on-4 ImplantsTypically £7,000 – £16,000 per arch (upper or lower jaw), including implants, surgery and fixed bridge0 providers comparedImplant-Retained DenturesTypically £4,000 – £12,000 per arch, including implants, attachments and the overdenture0 providers comparedSingle Dental ImplantTypically £1,800 – £3,000 per tooth, including implant, abutment and crown; bone grafting priced separately where needed0 providers compared

Orthodontics

All orthodontics prices
At-Home Clear AlignersTypically £1,100 – £1,800 per course of treatment; retainers and refinement aligners sometimes cost extra0 providers comparedCeramic BracesTypically £2,000 – £3,500 per course of treatment, both arches, including adjustments and usually retainers0 providers comparedFixed Metal BracesTypically £1,500 – £3,000 per course of treatment, both arches, including adjustments and usually retainers0 providers comparedInvisalignTypically £1,500 – £5,500 per course of treatment, including aligners, refinements and retainers where bundled0 providers compared

Cosmetic

All cosmetic prices
Composite BondingTypically £150 – £400 per tooth; edge repairs at the lower end, full-surface sculpting at the upper0 providers comparedComposite VeneersTypically £150 – £400 per tooth, full front-surface coverage; multi-tooth cases quoted as a package0 providers comparedIn-Chair Teeth WhiteningTypically £300 – £700 per course (single in-chair session; packages including home trays at the upper end)0 providers comparedPorcelain VeneersTypically £400 – £1,000 per tooth; multi-tooth smile cases quoted as a package0 providers comparedTeeth Whitening Home Kit (Dentist-Prescribed)Typically £250 – £500 per course, including custom trays and initial gel supply0 providers compared

Restorative

All restorative prices
Dental CrownTypically £450 – £1,000 per tooth, including preparation and laboratory crown; core build-ups sometimes priced separately0 providers comparedDenturesTypically £600 – £2,500 per full denture (one jaw); partial dentures often lower; implant-retained options priced separately0 providers comparedRoot Canal TreatmentTypically £250 – £700 per tooth; front teeth toward the lower end, multi-canal molars toward the upper0 providers comparedTooth ExtractionTypically £100 – £350 per tooth; sedation and specialist oral surgery priced separately0 providers comparedWhite FillingTypically £90 – £300 per tooth; larger back-tooth and layered cosmetic restorations at the upper end0 providers compared

Hygiene

All hygiene prices
Hygienist AppointmentTypically £55 – £120 per visit (30–45 minutes); longer periodontal appointments priced higher0 providers compared

Frequently Asked Questions

How do UK private dental treatment prices work?▼

Private dental treatment prices in the UK vary widely between practices for the same procedure — implants, aligners, whitening, and restorative work are usually one-off private costs. NHS band charges are fixed nationally and never vary by practice. Compare indicative private ranges side by side, then confirm a written treatment plan with a GDC-registered dentist before you commit.

Do NHS dental charges vary by practice?▼

No. NHS dental charges in England are fixed bands (Band 1 £27.40, Band 2 £75.30, Band 3 £326.70 for 2025/26) — one charge per course of treatment, highest band only. Only private treatment prices vary between practices.

How These Comparisons Work

Prices are indicative private treatment ranges from our editorial benchmarks and any verified provider prices on the page. Where we haven't verified a practice's current price, we say so rather than invent one. NHS band charges are never shown as varying by practice.

The Local Dentist is an independent comparison service, not a dental practice. Where a listing is a referral partner we may earn a commission when you visit them — this never changes the prices you pay, ratings, or the order providers appear. Read ourmethodology for the full policy.

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