Dental Cost Calculator UK 2026
Estimate what you spend on dental care each year and see whether a dental plan could save you money. Based on UK average private dental costs for 2026.
The prices behind this calculator
Every estimate above is built from this reference dataset: typical private prices for seven common treatments across six UK regions, with the NHS England band charge alongside.
| Treatment | London | South East | Midlands | North | Wales | Scotland | NHS (England) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check-up | £85 | £75 | £65 | £60 | £60 | £62 | £27.90 |
| Hygiene visit | £90 | £75 | £65 | £60 | £58 | £60 | Not covered |
| X-ray | £40 | £35 | £30 | £28 | £28 | £30 | Not covered |
| Filling | £150 | £130 | £110 | £100 | £100 | £105 | £76.60 |
| Extraction | £200 | £175 | £150 | £140 | £140 | £145 | £76.60 |
| Root canal | £700 | £600 | £550 | £500 | £490 | £510 | £332.10 |
| Crown | £900 | £800 | £700 | £650 | £640 | £660 | £332.10 |
Private figures are typical 2026 practice prices per region. The NHS column shows the England band charges in force from April 2026: Band 1 £27.90 (examination), Band 2 £76.60 (fillings, extractions, root canal) and Band 3 £332.10 (crowns, dentures, bridges). Hygiene appointments are not generally available on the NHS.
How we calculate costs
Our calculator uses average UK private dental treatment costs for 2026, broken down by region. London prices are significantly higher than other regions — often 30 to 40% more than the national average.
For NHS treatment, we use the England NHS dental charge bands in force from April 2026: Band 1 = £27.90, Band 2 = £76.60, Band 3 = £332.10.
The “with a plan” comparison uses the cheapest suitable plan for your treatment pattern: Simplyhealth Simply Dental at £8/month for check-ups only, a mid-tier Simplyhealth Simply Dental plan at £12/month for check-ups plus hygiene, and Denplan Care at a typical £17/month where fillings or complex work are expected. These sit inside each provider’s published range (Simplyhealth £8–£50, Denplan £13–£22).
Note: This calculator provides estimates only. Actual dental costs vary by practice, treatment complexity, and individual circumstances. Always get a written treatment plan and cost estimate from your dentist.