Scotland regional pricing
How Much Does a Dentist Cost in Scottish Borders?
Updated prices for . Scottish Borders prices are typically 8% below the national average.
Price summary
Scottish Borders Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £25 | £25 | £25 |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £70 | £70 | £70 |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £300 | £300 | £300 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on Scotland regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Dentist Prices in Scottish Borders
Every price adjusted for Scottish Borders using a 0.915x 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) | £70 | £70 | £70 | 30-45 minutes |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £300 | £300 | £300 | 2 visits over 2-3 weeks |
| Private Check-Up | £35 | £65 | £110 | 20-30 minutes |
| Private Filling (Composite) | £80 | £135 | £230 | 30-45 minutes |
| Private Crown (Porcelain) | £460 | £730 | £1,100 | 2 visits over 1-2 weeks |
| Root Canal Treatment | £275 | £505 | £825 | 1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each |
| Tooth Extraction (Simple) | £70 | £135 | £230 | 20-30 minutes |
| Tooth Extraction (Surgical) | £185 | £320 | £550 | 45-60 minutes |
| Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth) | £25 | £55 | £90 | 10-15 minutes |
| Scale and Polish | £40 | £65 | £110 | 30-45 minutes |
| Emergency Appointment | £45 | £90 | £185 | 20-30 minutes |
NHS Check-Up (Band 1)
Low
£25
Average
£25
High
£25
20-30 minutes
NHS Filling (Band 2)
Low
£70
Average
£70
High
£70
30-45 minutes
NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3)
Low
£300
Average
£300
High
£300
2 visits over 2-3 weeks
Private Check-Up
Low
£35
Average
£65
High
£110
20-30 minutes
Private Filling (Composite)
Low
£80
Average
£135
High
£230
30-45 minutes
Private Crown (Porcelain)
Low
£460
Average
£730
High
£1,100
2 visits over 1-2 weeks
Root Canal Treatment
Low
£275
Average
£505
High
£825
1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each
Tooth Extraction (Simple)
Low
£70
Average
£135
High
£230
20-30 minutes
Tooth Extraction (Surgical)
Low
£185
Average
£320
High
£550
45-60 minutes
Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth)
Low
£25
Average
£55
High
£90
10-15 minutes
Scale and Polish
Low
£40
Average
£65
High
£110
30-45 minutes
Emergency Appointment
Low
£45
Average
£90
High
£185
20-30 minutes
Regional comparison
How Scottish Borders Compares
Average cost of nhs check-up (band 1) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Dentist Costs in Scottish Borders?
Scottish Borders 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.
Scottish Borders dentist costs are 8% 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 Scottish Borders. 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 £460 to £1,100 for private crown (porcelain) in Scottish Borders.
When getting quotes in Scottish Borders, 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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