South West regional pricing
How Much Does a Dentist Cost in Bournemouth?
Updated prices for . Bournemouth prices are typically 3% below the national average.
Price summary
Bournemouth Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £25 | £25 | £25 |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £75 | £75 | £75 |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £315 | £315 | £315 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on South West regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Dentist Prices in Bournemouth
Every price adjusted for Bournemouth using a 0.967x 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) | £75 | £75 | £75 | 30-45 minutes |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £315 | £315 | £315 | 2 visits over 2-3 weeks |
| Private Check-Up | £40 | £70 | £115 | 20-30 minutes |
| Private Filling (Composite) | £85 | £145 | £240 | 30-45 minutes |
| Private Crown (Porcelain) | £485 | £775 | £1,160 | 2 visits over 1-2 weeks |
| Root Canal Treatment | £290 | £530 | £870 | 1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each |
| Tooth Extraction (Simple) | £75 | £145 | £240 | 20-30 minutes |
| Tooth Extraction (Surgical) | £195 | £340 | £580 | 45-60 minutes |
| Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth) | £30 | £60 | £95 | 10-15 minutes |
| Scale and Polish | £45 | £70 | £115 | 30-45 minutes |
| Emergency Appointment | £50 | £95 | £195 | 20-30 minutes |
NHS Check-Up (Band 1)
Low
£25
Average
£25
High
£25
20-30 minutes
NHS Filling (Band 2)
Low
£75
Average
£75
High
£75
30-45 minutes
NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3)
Low
£315
Average
£315
High
£315
2 visits over 2-3 weeks
Private Check-Up
Low
£40
Average
£70
High
£115
20-30 minutes
Private Filling (Composite)
Low
£85
Average
£145
High
£240
30-45 minutes
Private Crown (Porcelain)
Low
£485
Average
£775
High
£1,160
2 visits over 1-2 weeks
Root Canal Treatment
Low
£290
Average
£530
High
£870
1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each
Tooth Extraction (Simple)
Low
£75
Average
£145
High
£240
20-30 minutes
Tooth Extraction (Surgical)
Low
£195
Average
£340
High
£580
45-60 minutes
Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth)
Low
£30
Average
£60
High
£95
10-15 minutes
Scale and Polish
Low
£45
Average
£70
High
£115
30-45 minutes
Emergency Appointment
Low
£50
Average
£95
High
£195
20-30 minutes
Regional comparison
How Bournemouth Compares
Average cost of nhs check-up (band 1) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Dentist Costs in Bournemouth?
Bournemouth 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.
Bournemouth dentist costs are 3% 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 Bournemouth. 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 £485 to £1,160 for private crown (porcelain) in Bournemouth.
When getting quotes in Bournemouth, 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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