There are 3 standard charges for NHS dental treatment in England.
Find out more about dental charges:
You may be entitled to help towards your dental costs.
NHS dental charges in England
You will pay only one charge even if you need to go to the dentist more than once to complete a course of treatment. But your dentist may collect this charge in instalments.
The 3 NHS charge bands in England are:
Band 1
The current charge is £27.90
Treatment covers:
- an examination, diagnosis and care to prevent problems
- if necessary, X-rays, scale and polish and planning for more treatment
Band 2
The current charge is £76.60
Treatment covers:
- all necessary treatment covered by band 1
- treatment such as fillings, root-canal treatments or extractions (having teeth taken out)
Band 3
The current charge is £332.10
Treatment covers:
- all necessary treatment covered by band 1 and 2
- more complicated procedures such as crowns, dentures or bridges
Refunds
If you pay NHS dental treatment charges then find out that you’re entitled to free or reduced cost treatment, you can claim a refund. You must make your refund claim within 3 months of paying the charges.
If you live in England
Apply for your dental refund by email
If you get a War Pension or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme payment you cannot apply for your dental refund by email
Download and complete the HC5(D) form. Email the completed form to [email protected]
Apply for your dental refund by post
Download and print the HC5(D) form. The form tells you what to do. There is also a guide to help you complete the form.
To speed up your request for a refund, make sure your email address is clearly entered on to the HC5(D) form. Make sure you also enter your name, address, date of birth, and bank or building society details. We can then make the payment directly into your account.
HC5(D) dental charges refund form (PDF: 723KB)Guide to help you complete the HC5(D) form (PDF: 883KB)
You can also order a form online and we'll post it to you.
If you get a War Pension or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme payment and are being treated for your accepted disablement, tick Group 1 in Part 4. Then print and send your form, with a copy of your receipts, to:
Veterans UK
Norcross
Blackpool
FY5 3WP
If you live in Scotland
Download and print the Scottish HC5 form. The form tells you what to do.
HC5 – Scotland refund form (PDF: 58KB)
You can also get an HC5 from your GP practice or pharmacy.
If you live in Wales
Call 0345 603 1108 (select the option for health publications) and ask for an HC5W(D) form to be sent to you.
You might be able to get an HC5W(D) from your Jobcentre, NHS hospital, GP practice, dentist or optician.