Cost of visiting NHS dentist to go up AGAIN as price hike quietly announced on Friday afternoon

The British Dental Association (BDA) said the latest increases is a cover for cuts to state funding and will mean the poorest going without vital treatment

Another hike in dental charges has been approved by Government taking the cost of a basic check-up to £21.60.

The increase of a pound is the third annual above inflation increases of around 5% in England comes after funding from general taxation has been repeatedly cut.

The hike will mean charges for items such as crowns or dentures will rise from £244.30 to £256.50.

Last year the rates also increased - with a band one course of treatment and urgent treatment increasing by 90p from £19.70 to £20.60.

The British Dental Association (BDA) said the latest increases is a cover for cuts to state funding and will mean the poorest going without vital treatment...........

Current NHS dental charges

Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care.

The information on this page explains what you may have to pay for your NHS dental treatment.

Emergency dental treatment – £20.60
This covers emergency care in a primary care NHS dental practice such as pain relief or a temporary filling.

Band 1 course of treatment – £20.60This covers an examination, diagnosis (including X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if clinically needed, and preventative care such as the application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant if appropriate.

Band 2 course of treatment – £56.30This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or removal of teeth but not more complex items covered by Band 3.

Band 3 course of treatment – £244.30This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures, bridges and other laboratory work.