North West regional pricing
How Much Does a Dentist Cost in Bolton?
Updated prices for . Bolton prices are typically 11% below the national average.
Price summary
Bolton Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £25 | £25 | £25 |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £65 | £65 | £65 |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £290 | £290 | £290 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on North West regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Dentist Prices in Bolton
Every price adjusted for Bolton using a 0.887x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £25 | £25 | £25 | 20-30 minutes |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £65 | £65 | £65 | 30-45 minutes |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £290 | £290 | £290 | 2 visits over 2-3 weeks |
| Private Check-Up | £35 | £60 | £105 | 20-30 minutes |
| Private Filling (Composite) | £80 | £135 | £220 | 30-45 minutes |
| Private Crown (Porcelain) | £445 | £710 | £1,065 | 2 visits over 1-2 weeks |
| Root Canal Treatment | £265 | £490 | £800 | 1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each |
| Tooth Extraction (Simple) | £65 | £135 | £220 | 20-30 minutes |
| Tooth Extraction (Surgical) | £175 | £310 | £530 | 45-60 minutes |
| Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth) | £25 | £55 | £90 | 10-15 minutes |
| Scale and Polish | £40 | £60 | £105 | 30-45 minutes |
| Emergency Appointment | £45 | £90 | £175 | 20-30 minutes |
NHS Check-Up (Band 1)
Low
£25
Average
£25
High
£25
20-30 minutes
NHS Filling (Band 2)
Low
£65
Average
£65
High
£65
30-45 minutes
NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3)
Low
£290
Average
£290
High
£290
2 visits over 2-3 weeks
Private Check-Up
Low
£35
Average
£60
High
£105
20-30 minutes
Private Filling (Composite)
Low
£80
Average
£135
High
£220
30-45 minutes
Private Crown (Porcelain)
Low
£445
Average
£710
High
£1,065
2 visits over 1-2 weeks
Root Canal Treatment
Low
£265
Average
£490
High
£800
1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each
Tooth Extraction (Simple)
Low
£65
Average
£135
High
£220
20-30 minutes
Tooth Extraction (Surgical)
Low
£175
Average
£310
High
£530
45-60 minutes
Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth)
Low
£25
Average
£55
High
£90
10-15 minutes
Scale and Polish
Low
£40
Average
£60
High
£105
30-45 minutes
Emergency Appointment
Low
£45
Average
£90
High
£175
20-30 minutes
Regional comparison
How Bolton Compares
Average cost of nhs check-up (band 1) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Dentist Costs in Bolton?
Bolton has a diverse population with varying needs and budgets, all of which directly affect dentist costs. The local market, competition between providers, and demand levels in the area all influence what you will pay. Prices tend to be higher in areas with greater demand and fewer providers.
Bolton dentist costs are 11% below the UK average, reflecting the local cost of living and market conditions. Despite regional variation, prices can still differ by 30-50% between providers for the same service, making it worth comparing multiple options.
Several factors affect what you will pay for dentist services in Bolton. The scope and complexity of what you need is the biggest driver, followed by the provider's experience and reputation. Premium or specialist options will cost more. For the most involved services, expect to pay £445 to £1,065 for private crown (porcelain) in Bolton.
When getting quotes in Bolton, compare at least three different providers. Ask for a detailed breakdown of what is included in the price. Always check GDC registration, reviews and treatment plans before committing.
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