| Treatment (illustrative) | NHS charge in England, from 1 April 2026 | Typical published private fee |
|---|---|---|
| Routine check-up or examination | £27.90 | around £50 to £80 |
| White (composite) filling | £76.60 | around £150 |
| Crown | £332.10 | around £720 to £750 |
The NHS column is a course-of-treatment charge (Band 1, 2 or 3), which can include several items. A private fee is usually for a named item and can be higher or lower than these typical figures. A filling on the NHS is part of a Band 2 course (£76.60); a private filling is often priced per tooth.
One UK survey in August 2026 reported a median advertised routine check-up of £62. An England survey of published fees, captured in March 2026, reported a median of £65, with a 5th to 95th percentile range of £23 to £180.
Both the August 2026 UK survey and the March 2026 England survey reported a median advertised white filling of £150.
The August 2026 UK survey reported a median advertised crown of £750. The March 2026 England survey reported £720.
- myTribe, private dentist research covering 8,158 UK practices that publish standard private fees — Collected early August 2026; page opened 11 November 2026
- TreatCompare, median published private fees in England — Captured March 2026; page opened 11 November 2026
This comparison is here so you can judge cost calmly. It is not a recommendation to go private, and it does not appear as a prompt on the access maps. If you need NHS care, start with the finder guide.
Information only, not medical advice. If you are in pain or worried about a dental problem, contact a dentist, call NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency. Dentist Atlas is independent and is not part of, or endorsed by, the NHS.