South East regional pricing
How Much Does a Dentist Cost in Reading?
Updated prices for . Reading prices are typically 9% above the national average.
Price summary
Reading Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £30 | £30 | £30 |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £80 | £80 | £80 |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £355 | £355 | £355 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on South East regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Dentist Prices in Reading
Every price adjusted for Reading using a 1.093x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £30 | £30 | £30 | 20-30 minutes |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £80 | £80 | £80 | 30-45 minutes |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £355 | £355 | £355 | 2 visits over 2-3 weeks |
| Private Check-Up | £45 | £75 | £130 | 20-30 minutes |
| Private Filling (Composite) | £100 | £165 | £275 | 30-45 minutes |
| Private Crown (Porcelain) | £545 | £875 | £1,310 | 2 visits over 1-2 weeks |
| Root Canal Treatment | £330 | £600 | £985 | 1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each |
| Tooth Extraction (Simple) | £80 | £165 | £275 | 20-30 minutes |
| Tooth Extraction (Surgical) | £220 | £385 | £655 | 45-60 minutes |
| Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth) | £35 | £65 | £110 | 10-15 minutes |
| Scale and Polish | £50 | £75 | £130 | 30-45 minutes |
| Emergency Appointment | £55 | £110 | £220 | 20-30 minutes |
NHS Check-Up (Band 1)
Low
£30
Average
£30
High
£30
20-30 minutes
NHS Filling (Band 2)
Low
£80
Average
£80
High
£80
30-45 minutes
NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3)
Low
£355
Average
£355
High
£355
2 visits over 2-3 weeks
Private Check-Up
Low
£45
Average
£75
High
£130
20-30 minutes
Private Filling (Composite)
Low
£100
Average
£165
High
£275
30-45 minutes
Private Crown (Porcelain)
Low
£545
Average
£875
High
£1,310
2 visits over 1-2 weeks
Root Canal Treatment
Low
£330
Average
£600
High
£985
1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each
Tooth Extraction (Simple)
Low
£80
Average
£165
High
£275
20-30 minutes
Tooth Extraction (Surgical)
Low
£220
Average
£385
High
£655
45-60 minutes
Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth)
Low
£35
Average
£65
High
£110
10-15 minutes
Scale and Polish
Low
£50
Average
£75
High
£130
30-45 minutes
Emergency Appointment
Low
£55
Average
£110
High
£220
20-30 minutes
Regional comparison
How Reading Compares
Average cost of nhs check-up (band 1) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Dentist Costs in Reading?
Reading 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.
Reading dentist costs are 9% 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 Reading. 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 £545 to £1,310 for private crown (porcelain) in Reading.
When getting quotes in Reading, 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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