East of England regional pricing
How Much Does a Dentist Cost in St Albans?
Updated prices for . St Albans prices are typically 60% above the national average.
Price summary
St Albans Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £45 | £45 | £45 |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £120 | £120 | £120 |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £525 | £525 | £525 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on East of England regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Dentist Prices in St Albans
Every price adjusted for St Albans using a 1.598x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £45 | £45 | £45 | 20-30 minutes |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £120 | £120 | £120 | 30-45 minutes |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £525 | £525 | £525 | 2 visits over 2-3 weeks |
| Private Check-Up | £65 | £110 | £190 | 20-30 minutes |
| Private Filling (Composite) | £145 | £240 | £400 | 30-45 minutes |
| Private Crown (Porcelain) | £800 | £1,280 | £1,920 | 2 visits over 1-2 weeks |
| Root Canal Treatment | £480 | £880 | £1,440 | 1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each |
| Tooth Extraction (Simple) | £120 | £240 | £400 | 20-30 minutes |
| Tooth Extraction (Surgical) | £320 | £560 | £960 | 45-60 minutes |
| Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth) | £50 | £95 | £160 | 10-15 minutes |
| Scale and Polish | £70 | £110 | £190 | 30-45 minutes |
| Emergency Appointment | £80 | £160 | £320 | 20-30 minutes |
NHS Check-Up (Band 1)
Low
£45
Average
£45
High
£45
20-30 minutes
NHS Filling (Band 2)
Low
£120
Average
£120
High
£120
30-45 minutes
NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3)
Low
£525
Average
£525
High
£525
2 visits over 2-3 weeks
Private Check-Up
Low
£65
Average
£110
High
£190
20-30 minutes
Private Filling (Composite)
Low
£145
Average
£240
High
£400
30-45 minutes
Private Crown (Porcelain)
Low
£800
Average
£1,280
High
£1,920
2 visits over 1-2 weeks
Root Canal Treatment
Low
£480
Average
£880
High
£1,440
1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each
Tooth Extraction (Simple)
Low
£120
Average
£240
High
£400
20-30 minutes
Tooth Extraction (Surgical)
Low
£320
Average
£560
High
£960
45-60 minutes
Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth)
Low
£50
Average
£95
High
£160
10-15 minutes
Scale and Polish
Low
£70
Average
£110
High
£190
30-45 minutes
Emergency Appointment
Low
£80
Average
£160
High
£320
20-30 minutes
Regional comparison
How St Albans Compares
Average cost of nhs check-up (band 1) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Dentist Costs in St Albans?
St Albans 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.
St Albans dentist costs are 60% 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 St Albans. 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 £800 to £1,920 for private crown (porcelain) in St Albans.
When getting quotes in St Albans, 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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