The NHS provides a good quality basic service to enable you to keep your mouth healthy, to do this however it is important to note that there are many differences between NHS dentistry and what is available privately.

It is also important to realise that there are many more treatments to choose from privately and also be aware that the NHS is not a cosmetic service and only provides dental procedures enabling maintenance of good oral health. Your dentist would be happy to answer any questions you might have in order for you to make a clear and informed choice on what treatment types you prefer.

Dentistry is one of very few NHS services you have to pay a contribution towards. The section below explains the current NHS charges. All the treatment that your dentist believes is necessary to achieve and maintain good oral health is available on the NHS. This means that the NHS provides any treatment you need to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy and free of pain.

Depending on what you need to have done, you should only ever be asked to pay one charge for each complete course of treatment, even if you need to visit your dentist more than once to finish it. You will not be charged for individual items within the course of treatment.