NHS Cost of Dental Treatments
The NHS splits their costs into 3 charge bands; each includes various services and dental treatments. .
For a guide on each NHS charge band, see below:
Therefore, NHS Band Charge 1 represents the price of an NHS Dental Check-up, which is £26.80. For more information on the costs of NHS dental treatments, click here.
Private Cost of a Dental Check-up
Dental Check-ups are an important part of ensuring good oral hygiene, preventing future dental problems, and solving toothaches and decay. Depending on the dentist’s advice and the state of your oral health, it is recommended that you have a check-up every 6 months or 12 months.
At Chapel Dental, we provide a comprehensive check-up for existing patients for only £64!
A dental check-up at Chapel includes these crucial steps to ensuring optimum dental care:
- 10-point comprehensive check
- Medical history assessment
- Examination of your oral health and dental concerns
- Diet analysis, radiographs and oral cancer screenings
- Full assessment of gum health
- Health check of existing fillings
- Occlusal and TMJ assessment
- Health report and treatment plan
- Signs and evidence of teeth grinding
- In-depth bite and function analysis
This extensive examination provides us with all the information needed to help you with your dental needs and aids in creating a personalised dental plan tailored to your needs. Book your next check-up here if you are a registered patient at Chapel Dental.
Cost of a dental check-up for new patients
At Chapel Dental, a new patient’s dental check-up costs only £120 and includes all X-rays and a 3D scan!
New patient check-ups are more expensive than those for existing patients for a couple of reasons. One is that as a new patient, more examinations and X-rays are needed to get a comprehensive understanding of your dental health. This extensive initial examination, therefore, can take more time and resources, explaining the increased cost.
Fill in our form here to book your comprehensive check-up at Chapel Dental for only £120, with no additional costs.
Alternatively, call our reception on 01628 810024 to book your consultation and for more information.
Get your whole family checked!
At Chapel Dental, we cater for all your families’ dental needs and provide check-ups for every family member.
For check-up costs for your children, see below:
To book dental check-ups for your family, call us at 01628 810024!
Disadvantages of going to NHS Dental Practices
While NHS dentists do their best, some disadvantages have been raised in 2024 to be with an NHS dental practice (one being it’s hard to get an appointment). Here are some disadvantages of NHS dental care to be aware of before deciding whether you go private or to an NHS Dental Practice.
- Longer wait times: Due to the scale of demand for NHS dentists, you may be waiting several weeks or even months for dental care as simple as a dental check-up.
- Inflexible appointment times: A major disadvantage of NHS dentists is that their appointment dates and times are often very limited, and they cannot offer flexibility around your work or personal schedule.
- Less personalised dental attention: Due to the huge number of dentists working for the NHS, you may see many dentists during your dental treatment. Therefore, there is a less individual approach compared to a private dental clinic, in which you will most likely have a specific dentist following your treatment and care.
Benefits of going private
There are many benefits to opting for private dental care over NHS dental care; here are some reasons why you should choose private dental care.
Shorter wait times:
A huge advantage of private dental care is the short wait times. Instead of waiting several weeks or months if you go through the NHS, private dentists can offer you appointments within the next week.
More intensive dental check-ups:
Chapel Dental’s vigorous 10-step dental check-up procedure demonstrates a more extensive check-up at a private dentist to ensure optimal patient care.
Flexible scheduling:
Private dentists tend to have more flexible appointment times to accommodate busy work schedules, often staying open later than NHS dentists. Chapel Dental’s opening hours are as follows:
- Monday 8.30 am – 7.00 pm
- Tuesday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm
- Wednesday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm
- Thursday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm
- Friday 8.30 am – 3.00 pm
Broader treatment options:
Private dentists offer personalised care plans and treatments using the most modern and advanced technologies.
Individualised dental attention:
Private dentists offer more one-on-one consultation with the dentist, providing a more individualised approach and care plan.
Preventative care focus
Most private dentists emphasise the importance of preventative care and provide a more proactive approach and treatment plans.
