{"id":228028,"date":"2026-07-19T15:02:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T14:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allenhousedental.co.uk\/ipswich\/?page_id=228028"},"modified":"2026-10-31T16:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T16:33:53","slug":"nhs-dental-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.allenhousedental.co.uk\/ipswich\/nhs-dental-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"NHS Dental Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_grid_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_grid_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>\n.in01, .in01 *{box-sizing:border-box}\n\n.in01{width:100%;margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--body);\n  font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}\n.in01 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ahd-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"in01-heading\">\n  <div class=\"wrap grid\">\n    <div class=\"copy\">\n      <p class=\"eyebrow\">NHS dental care<\/p>\n      <h1 id=\"in01-heading\">NHS dental care in Ipswich: charges and availability<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"lede\"><strong>We accept new NHS patients subject to current availability and practice capacity.<\/strong> NHS charges are set nationally for England, and you pay one charge for a complete course of treatment rather than for each appointment.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"cta\">\n        <a class=\"btn\" href=\"\/ipswich\/contact\/\">Ask about availability<\/a>\n        <a class=\"btn sec\" href=\"tel:+441473251955\"\n           aria-label=\"Call Allen House Dental Ipswich on 01473 251955\">\n          <svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\n               stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.8 19.8 0 0 1-8.63-3.07 19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6A19.8 19.8 0 0 1 2.12 4.18 2 2 0 0 1 4.11 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72c.13.96.36 1.9.7 2.81a2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.27-1.27a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45c.9.34 1.85.57 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/>\n          <\/svg>\n          01473 251955\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"rates\">\n      <p class=\"h\">Current charges<\/p>\n      <table aria-label=\"NHS dental charges in England\">\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Band 1<\/th><td>&pound;27.90<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Band 2<\/th><td>&pound;76.60<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Band 3<\/th><td>&pound;332.10<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Urgent care<\/th><td>&pound;27.90<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n      <p class=\"set\">Set nationally for England from 1 April 2026.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_1 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Urgent care has its own\n    charge.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cards\">\n\n      <div class=\"card\">\n        <p class=\"band\">Band 1<\/p>\n        <p class=\"price\">&pound;27.90<\/p>\n        <ul role=\"list\">\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Examination and diagnosis<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>X-rays, if you need them<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Advice to help prevent dental problems<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Scale and polish, when your dentist says you need one<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Planning for further treatment<\/span><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"card\">\n        <p class=\"band\">Band 2<\/p>\n        <p class=\"price\">&pound;76.60<\/p>\n        <ul role=\"list\">\n          <li class=\"carry\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Everything included in Band 1<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Fillings<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Root canal treatment<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Tooth extractions<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Treatment for more complex gum problems, if you need it<\/span><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"card\">\n        <p class=\"band\">Band 3<\/p>\n        <p class=\"price\">&pound;332.10<\/p>\n        <ul role=\"list\">\n          <li class=\"carry\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Everything included in Bands 1 and 2<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Crowns<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Bridges<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Dentures<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Braces and other orthodontic appliances, where the NHS criteria are met<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Other custom-made dental appliances (sports mouthguards are provided privately)<\/span><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"urgent\">\n      <div class=\"head\">\n        <p class=\"band\">Urgent care<\/p>\n        <p class=\"price\">&pound;27.90<\/p>\n        <p>A separate charge from the three treatment bands. It covers the\n        treatment needed to deal with an urgent problem such as pain, swelling\n        or a broken tooth. If you are in pain today, see\n        <a href=\"\/ipswich\/emergency-dentist\/\">emergency appointments<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <ul role=\"list\">\n        <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Examination, assessment and X-rays, if you need them<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Temporary treatment, such as a dressing or one urgent filling<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Other urgent care, such as draining an abscess, refixing a crown or bridge, or removing up to two teeth<\/span><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_2 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>\n.in03, .in03 *{box-sizing:border-box}\n\n.in03{width:100%;margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--body);\n  font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}\n.in03 .wrap{width:min(100%,1380px);margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,4vw,56px)}\n\n.in03 .how{padding:var(--s6) 0}\n.in03 .eyebrow{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;\n  color:var(--blue-deep);margin:0 0 12px}\n.in03 h2{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);\n  line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--navy);margin:0 0 12px;text-wrap:balance}\n.in03 .lede{font-size:18px;color:var(--slate);line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 var(--s5);\n  max-width:72ch;text-wrap:pretty}\n\n.in03 .points{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--s5) var(--s6);\n  align-items:start}\n.in03 .point{padding-left:22px;border-left:3px solid var(--sky)}\n.in03 .point h3{font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);margin:0 0 9px;\n  line-height:1.35;text-wrap:balance}\n.in03 .point p{font-size:18px;color:var(--slate);margin:0;line-height:1.6;text-wrap:pretty}\n\n.in03 .note{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;margin:var(--s5) 0 0;\n  padding:20px 24px;background:var(--mist);border-radius:10px;\n  border-left:4px solid var(--blue-deep);font-size:18px;color:var(--ink);\n  line-height:1.6;max-width:92ch}\n.in03 .note svg{flex:none;margin-top:3px;color:var(--blue-deep)}\n.in03 .note a{color:var(--blue-deep);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\n  text-underline-offset:3px}\n.in03 .note a:hover{color:var(--blue-hover)}\n.in03 .note a:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--sky);outline-offset:2px}\n\n@media(max-width:900px){\n  .in03 .points{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:var(--s4)}\n}\n@media(max-width:640px){\n  .in03 .how{padding:var(--s5) 0}\n  .in03 .note{padding:18px 20px}\n}\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n  .in03 *,.in03 *::before,.in03 *::after{transition-duration:.01ms!important;\n    animation-duration:.01ms!important}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"in03\">\n<section class=\"how\" aria-labelledby=\"in03-heading\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n\n    <p class=\"eyebrow\">How the charges work<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"in03-heading\">Four things worth knowing before you book<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lede\">NHS charging works differently from paying privately, and\n    these are the points people ask about most.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"points\">\n\n      <div class=\"point\">\n        <h3>One charge per course, not per visit<\/h3>\n        <p>If your treatment takes three appointments, you pay one charge, not\n        three. A course of treatment runs from the examination through to the\n        completion of the treatment that was planned.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"point\">\n        <h3>You pay the highest band only<\/h3>\n        <p>If a course of treatment spans more than one band, you pay the charge\n        for the highest band that applies. A Band 3 course costs \u00a3332.10 in total,\n        whatever else it includes.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"point\">\n        <h3>You are told the charge before treatment begins<\/h3>\n        <p>We tell you the NHS charge before any treatment starts, so you know what you are agreeing to and can ask about it\n        first.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"point\">\n        <h3>NHS care covers what keeps your mouth healthy<\/h3>\n        <p>NHS treatment covers what is needed to keep your mouth, teeth and\n        gums healthy. Treatment purely to change how your teeth look, such as\n        whitening, is provided privately.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p class=\"note\">\n      <svg width=\"21\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\n           stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      <span>If you would like something beyond what the NHS provides, you can pay privately for that part. 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A separate charge applies when a lost or broken NHS\n    appliance has to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cols\">\n\n      <div class=\"col\">\n        <h3>Who pays nothing<\/h3>\n        <ul role=\"list\">\n          <li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Anyone under 18<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Under 19 and in full-time education<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Pregnant, or having had a baby in the previous 12 months<\/span><\/li>\n          <li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m5 13 4 4L19 7\"\/><\/svg><span>Receiving certain qualifying benefits, or being named on a valid HC2 certificate (full help with health costs)<\/span><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p class=\"benefits\">A valid HC3 certificate (part help with health costs) reduces the cost. You will be asked to confirm your entitlement at the\n        appointment, so bring proof with you. The rules change, so check\n        the current position on\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/dentists\/who-can-get-free-nhs-dental-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS.uk<\/a> if you are unsure.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"col appliance\">\n        <h3>Replacing a lost or broken appliance<\/h3>\n        <p>Repairing an NHS denture is free. 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Private care is also available at our Berners Street practice: a new patient appointment is &pound;100 and membership plans start at &pound;14.75 a month. 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