Unless you’re in the free-treatment club, NHS dentistry isn’t completely free. But it’s subsidised, which means it’s way cheaper than private.
NHS Dental Charges and Exemptions - LDC Confederation
Prices are set in bands: Band 1 (check-up, diagnosis) costs around £26. Band 2 (fillings, root canals) is about £73. Band 3 (crowns, dentures) is roughly £319.
Compare that to private costs—where a filling alone might set you back £150—and you see why it’s worth jumping through the hoops.
Joke break: Why do dentists make good comedians? Because they always know how to crack a smile. Okay, I’ll see myself out.
