{"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":"2026-07-21T06:44:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:44:10","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":"
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NHS DENTAL CHARGES<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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NHS Dental Fees in Ipswich<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

NHS dental charges are set nationally across England.
Your treatment is based on clinical need, so you\u2019ll always receive the care that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n

Ask us about NHS availability and how we can help you get the care you need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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How NHS Dental Charges Work<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

NHS dental charges are set nationally across England. Patients commonly pay one of four set amounts depending on the treatment they need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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These charges apply to NHS treatment in England. Private dental fees are separate and may vary between practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Band 1<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Examination and diagnosis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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X-rays where required<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Preventive advice<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Scale and polish when clinically necessary<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Band 2<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Everything included in Band 1<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Fillings<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Root canal treatment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Tooth extractions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Band 4<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Everything included in Bands 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Crowns<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Bridges<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Dentures<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Other necessary laboratory work<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Urgent Care<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Assessment of an urgent problem<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Treatment to address severe pain<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Care to prevent significant deterioration<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Replacement NHS Dental Appliances<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Important Information About NHS Charges<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Charges apply per course of treatment<\/strong>, not per appointment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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You will always be informed of costs before treatment begins<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Only clinically necessary treatments are covered under NHS pricing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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NHS versus private treatment<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Both NHS and private dental care have their place. Here\u2019s how they compare to help you choose the right option for your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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NHS Dental Care<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Treatment based on clinical need<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Nationally set charges<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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NHS availability subject to capacity<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Material and treatment choices may be limited<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Private Dental Care<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Wider selection of treatment options<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Cosmetic options may be available<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Private fees apply<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Finance or membership options may be available<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Could You Qualify for<\/span>
Free NHS Dental Treatment?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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You may be entitled to free or discounted NHS dental care if you fall into one of the following groups:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Under 18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Under 19 and in full-time education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Pregnant or gave birth within the previous 12 months<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Receiving qualifying benefits<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Named on a valid HC2 certificate<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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HC3 certificate holders may receive partial help<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Please check your eligibility before claiming an exemption. Patients are responsible for ensuring that the information provided on an NHS exemption form is correct.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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PRIVATE DENTAL CARE OPTION<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Prefer to Spread the Cost of Routine<\/span> Private Care?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

NHS appointment availability can change. If you prefer private routine care, or an NHS place is not currently available, our Crewe dental membership plans provide another option.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Plans start from<\/span> \u00a321.99 per month and can include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Two dental health examinations per year<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Two or four hygiene appointments per year, depending on the plan<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Small X-rays where clinically necessary<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A 10% discount on most private treatments, subject to exclusions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Membership is a private arrangement and is separate from NHS treatment. Membership fees do not pay NHS dental charges, and membership discounts do not apply to NHS treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Are We Accepting <\/span>
New NHS Patients in<\/span> Ipswich?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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We accept new NHS patients subject to current availability and practice capacity. Availability can change, so please contact our team or check our official NHS listing for the latest information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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PATIENT INFORMATION<\/p>\n\n

\n Frequently Asked Questions About NHS Dental Fees\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n \n Are NHS dental charges the same at every practice?<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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\n Yes. NHS dental charges are set nationally and are the same at NHS\n dental practices throughout England. Private fees are set\n independently by each practice and can vary.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

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\n You normally pay one charge for each complete course of NHS\n treatment, even if several appointments are required to complete\n it.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n If you need another course of treatment later, or urgent care\n followed by separate non-urgent treatment, another charge may\n apply.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

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\n No. If your course of treatment falls within Band 2, you pay the\n Band 2 charge only. Band 2 already includes the examination and\n care covered by Band 1.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n The same principle applies to Band 3, which includes the\n appropriate treatment covered by Bands 1 and 2.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

\n \n Is a scale and polish always included in Band 1?<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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\n A scale and polish is included when your NHS dentist considers it\n clinically necessary. Cleaning requested only for cosmetic reasons\n may be offered privately.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

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\n The NHS unscheduled-care charge in England is \u00a327.90 from 1 April\n 2026. It covers the clinically necessary urgent care provided\n during that course of treatment.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Additional non-urgent treatment may require a separate course of\n treatment and another NHS charge.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

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\n Dental implants are not routinely provided through general NHS\n dental care. They may be available through specialist NHS services\n in limited clinical circumstances.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Private dental implant treatment is available at Allen House\n Dental Ipswich following a suitability assessment.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

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\n Yes. You can register as a private patient or choose private\n treatment where appropriate. We will explain the available\n treatment options and provide information about likely costs\n before you decide whether to proceed.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

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\n NHS availability can change. Please check the\n official Allen House Dental Ipswich NHS listing<\/a>\n for the latest published information, or\n complete\n our Ipswich contact form<\/a>\n to ask our team.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

\n \n How can I check whether I qualify for free NHS treatment?<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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\n Use the NHS eligibility checker or contact the NHS Business\n Services Authority. Practice staff cannot confirm benefit\n eligibility or guarantee that an exemption claim will be accepted.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n