London regional pricing
How Much Does a Dentist Cost in London?
Updated prices for . London prices are typically 24% above the national average.
Price summary
London Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £35 | £35 | £35 |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £95 | £95 | £95 |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £405 | £405 | £405 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on London regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Dentist Prices in London
Every price adjusted for London using a 1.243x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £35 | £35 | £35 | 20-30 minutes |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £95 | £95 | £95 | 30-45 minutes |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £405 | £405 | £405 | 2 visits over 2-3 weeks |
| Private Check-Up | £50 | £85 | £150 | 20-30 minutes |
| Private Filling (Composite) | £110 | £185 | £310 | 30-45 minutes |
| Private Crown (Porcelain) | £620 | £995 | £1,490 | 2 visits over 1-2 weeks |
| Root Canal Treatment | £375 | £685 | £1,120 | 1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each |
| Tooth Extraction (Simple) | £95 | £185 | £310 | 20-30 minutes |
| Tooth Extraction (Surgical) | £250 | £435 | £745 | 45-60 minutes |
| Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth) | £35 | £75 | £125 | 10-15 minutes |
| Scale and Polish | £55 | £85 | £150 | 30-45 minutes |
| Emergency Appointment | £60 | £125 | £250 | 20-30 minutes |
NHS Check-Up (Band 1)
Low
£35
Average
£35
High
£35
20-30 minutes
NHS Filling (Band 2)
Low
£95
Average
£95
High
£95
30-45 minutes
NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3)
Low
£405
Average
£405
High
£405
2 visits over 2-3 weeks
Private Check-Up
Low
£50
Average
£85
High
£150
20-30 minutes
Private Filling (Composite)
Low
£110
Average
£185
High
£310
30-45 minutes
Private Crown (Porcelain)
Low
£620
Average
£995
High
£1,490
2 visits over 1-2 weeks
Root Canal Treatment
Low
£375
Average
£685
High
£1,120
1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each
Tooth Extraction (Simple)
Low
£95
Average
£185
High
£310
20-30 minutes
Tooth Extraction (Surgical)
Low
£250
Average
£435
High
£745
45-60 minutes
Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth)
Low
£35
Average
£75
High
£125
10-15 minutes
Scale and Polish
Low
£55
Average
£85
High
£150
30-45 minutes
Emergency Appointment
Low
£60
Average
£125
High
£250
20-30 minutes
Regional comparison
How London Compares
Average cost of nhs check-up (band 1) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Dentist Costs in London?
London 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.
London dentist costs are 24% above 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 London. 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 £620 to £1,490 for private crown (porcelain) in London.
When getting quotes in London, 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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