NHS Fees
NHS dental fees are set by the dental practice division of NHS Scotland, and are the same for all dental practices. A guide to common NHS treatment costs is outlined below.
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Examination | Free |
| X-rays | From £3.76 |
| Scale and Polish | From £12 |
| Small Metal Filling (Back Tooth) | £8.20 |
| Large Metal Filling (Back Tooth) | £20.96 |
| Small White Filling (Front Tooth) | £15.44 |
| Large White Filling (Front Tooth) | £23.64 |
| Root Canal Treatment (Front Tooth) | £44.20 |
| Root Canal Treatment (Back Tooth) | £92.52 |
| White Crown (Front Tooth) | £128.64 |
| Metal Crown (Back Tooth) | £88.76 |
| Partial Denture | From £81.44 |
| Full Dentures (Upper and Lower) | From £182.60 |
| Extractions | From £13.68 |
NHS treatment is free for:
- Everyone aged under 26;
- Those aged under 19 in full-time education;
- Pregnant and nursing mothers, until the baby is 12 months old;
- Those with certificated exemption from payment because of income;
- Income based jobseekers allowance;
- Income related employment and support allowance;
- Working tax credits.
Please bring evidence of any exemption with you to the dentist. If you are unsure about exemptions please ask at our reception desk.