Fees, Exemptions & Cancellations
Dental Treatment Costs
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.
Fees
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 |
|---|---|
| Check-up (examination) | no charge |
| Preventive advice (which can include a scale and polish if deemed necessary) | £16.64 |
| Two small X-rays | £11.64 |
| Course of oral hygiene and deep gum cleaning (over 1 – 4 separate appointments) |
£34.16 to £136.64 |
| Small white filling (front tooth) | £22.48 |
| Small metal filling (back tooth) | £13.48 |
| Large metal filling (back tooth) | £28.76 |
| Root canal treatment | £100.64 to £162.68 |
| Single crown (for those 17 years or over only) | £158.20 to £196.88 |
| Simple extraction (per tooth) | £30.56 |
| Complete upper and lower set of dentures | £364.96 |
Who gets free treatment on the NHS?
You can get free dental treatment if you're
- aged under 26
- pregnant or have given birth in the last 12 months
- If you're included in an award of:
- Income support
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, or
- An NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate
- If you're included in an award of Universal Credit:
- and have had no earnings or net earnings (take-home pay) of £435 or less during the most recent assessment period, or
- which includes an element for a child and/or limited capability for work-related activity, and have had no earnings or net earnings (take-home pay) of £935 or less during the most recent assessment period
Cancellations
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 48 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.