Private Dental Price List UK (2026): What Every Treatment Costs
Last updated 29 September 2026
Most private dental practices publish a price list, but every list is laid out differently and none of them compare themselves with the practice down the road. We've gathered the published prices from hundreds of UK practices, most of them in London, and worked out what each treatment typically costs.
Quick answer: a private dental check-up typically costs £79 and a hygienist visit £85. A filling is typically £150, a crown £600 and root canal treatment £550. A dental implant with its crown typically costs £2,770. The full price list is below.
Private dental price list
"Typical price" is the middle price across practices that publish one, and "most practices charge" covers the middle half of practices. Click a treatment for the full guide, with the cheapest practices and what the price includes.
| Treatment | Typical price | Most practices charge | Practices with a published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check-up (examination) | £79 | £50 to £99 | 347 |
| Hygienist, scale and polish | £85 | £75 to £115 | 289 |
| X-ray | £70 | £60 to £85 | 93 |
| Emergency appointment | £95 | £89 to £105 | 7 |
| Filling | £150 | £106 to £195 | 150 |
| Tooth extraction | £195 | £150 to £280 | 178 |
| Wisdom tooth removal | £350 | £285 to £450 | 79 |
| Root canal treatment | £550 | £358 to £725 | 204 |
| Crown | £600 | £315 to £853 | 204 |
| Bridge, per unit | £800 | £600 to £950 | 170 |
| Dentures | £741 | £560 to £900 | 194 |
| Teeth whitening | £395 | £350 to £495 | 259 |
| Composite bonding, per tooth | £250 | £200 to £300 | 109 |
| Composite veneer, per tooth | £350 | £296 to £432 | 52 |
| Porcelain veneer, per tooth | £782 | £650 to £969 | 100 |
| Dental implant including crown | £2,770 | £2,500 to £2,998 | 54 |
| Bone graft | £550 | £400 to £750 | 75 |
| All-on-4 implants, per jaw | £14,500 | £12,000 to £16,000 | 35 |
| Braces or aligners, full course | £2,895 | £2,000 to £3,500 | 201 |
| Invisalign, full treatment | £3,950 | £3,525 to £4,248 | 37 |
Prices are the ones each practice publishes on its own website. Where a practice lists a "from" price or a range, we use the lower figure, so your quote may be higher once the dentist has seen your teeth.
Why private dental prices vary so much
- Location. Central London practices, especially around Harley Street, tend to charge more than suburban practices.
- What's included. One practice's check-up includes X-rays and a scale and polish, another's doesn't. Check before you compare.
- Materials. White fillings, all-ceramic crowns and porcelain veneers cost more than the basic options.
- Who treats you. Specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons usually charge more than a general dentist.
Private vs NHS dental charges
NHS dental treatment in England is charged in three bands, so a check-up, a filling and a crown each have one fixed NHS price whichever practice you use. The current charges are listed on the NHS website. Private prices are set by each practice, which is why comparing them is worth doing. People usually go private because they can't find an NHS dentist taking new patients, want a treatment the NHS doesn't cover, such as veneers or whitening, or want an appointment sooner.
London dental prices
Most of the practices in our data are in London. For London prices by area, and the cheapest practices for each treatment, see our London price pages.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private dentist check-up?
A private check-up typically costs £79, and most practices charge £50 to £99, based on 347 practices that publish a price.
How much is a scale and polish privately?
A hygienist appointment typically costs £85, and most practices charge £75 to £115.
What's the most expensive private dental treatment?
Full-arch implants. All-on-4 typically costs £14,500 per jaw at the practices that publish a price.
Do private dentists charge the same everywhere?
No. The same treatment can cost twice as much at one practice as at another nearby, which is why comparing published prices before you book is worth it.