An NHS dental examination (check-up) in Scotland is free of charge for everyone.
NHS patients, who pay for their treatment, pay 80% of the treatment costs (including any X-rays), up to a maximum of £384. Any costs over this maximum will be fully subsidised by the NHS. You'll never pay more than £384.
Following your consultation with your dentist you will be given an estimate of your treatment cost.
It is our policy that treatment is paid on the day that it is carried out. We are happy to accept payment by cash or credit/debit card.
NHS charges are set by the government and a fee guide can be seen below.
Some examples :
Treatment | Fee |
---|---|
Examination | no charge |
Two small X-rays | £5.68 |
Simple gum treatment(scale & polish) | £12.92 |
Small amalgam (silver) filling | from £8.80 |
Large amalgam (silver) filling | from £17.08 |
Root canal treatment (front tooth) | from £47.56 |
Single crown (front tooth) | from £117.12 |
Simple extraction (one tooth) | from £14.76 |
Complete (upper and lower) dentures | from £178.72 |
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As a courtesy to the practice team and other patients, please give as much notice as possible if you have to cancel an appointment.
A charge may be made for missed appointments or appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.
Failure to attend multiple appointments will put your registration with the practice at risk,
This policy relates to all patients of the practice including those who are exempt from NHS treatment fees.