Search online to find your nearest NHS dentist.
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- In England use the NHS Choices website or call the dental services helpline 0300 330 1348
- In Wales use NHS Direct Wales or phone NHS Direct or call 0845 45 46
- In Scotland use the NHS 24 website
- In Northern Ireland use Health & Social Care in Northern Ireland
Dental care costs
- Band 1 treatment costs £26.80
- Band 2 costs £73.50
- Band 3 costs £319.10
Free treatment
You can get free dental treatment (including check-ups) if you:
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- are under 18
- are under 19 and in full-time education
- are pregnant
- have given birth in the last twelve months
- have a valid HC2 certificate
Also, you may be entitled to free dental treatment or at a reduced cost if you are on a low income. For example, if you’re in receipt of any of the following benefits:
- Income support
- Income-related employment and support allowance
- Income-based jobseeker’s allowance
- Pension credit guarantee credit
- Universal credit and meet the criteria
More information on NHS dental charges can be found here.
Emergency
In an emergency you can contact your dentist to ask for urgent treatment. If you do not have a dentist or it is out- of-hours then you can ring NHS 111 to ask where the nearest out-of- hours dental service is to you. You will be charged the band 1 rate (£26.80) for emergency treatment, unless you’re eligible for free treatment.
It is advisable that you got A&E if you are experiencing heavy bleeding, injuries to your face, mouth or teeth and severe swelling of the mouth, lips, throat, neck or eyes.
There are also Special Care Dental Services for those who need greater support to access dental treatment. Please contact the FFT helpline on 01273 234 777 if you need assistance applying for a dentist or need any more details.
Correct as of April 2024.
