Dental Charges

[peterd]

Does anybody know how much they charge for a check up ? Is there a standard charge or does it vary ?

[4getmenot]

It varies, depends on whether you have a NHS surgery or a private. And if you haven�t been for a while then they redo your records by taking new x-rays which cost even more. My check-up cost me about �60.00.

[caz21]

Think i get charged �15 NHS!

[doc_steve]

If you normally pay for NHS dental treatment, there will be three standard charges.

You will pay one charge even if you need to visit more than once to complete a course of treatment.

You will pay one of the following three charges:

�15.50 - This charge will include an examination, diagnosis and preventive care. If necessary, this will include X-rays, scale and polish, and planning for further treatment.

Urgent and out-of-hours care will also cost �15.50.

OR
�42.40 - This charge includes all necessary treatment covered by the �15.50 charge PLUS additional treatment such as fillings, root canal treatment or extractions.

OR
�189 -This charge includes all necessary treatment covered by the �15.50 and �42.40 charges PLUS more complex procedures such as crowns, dentures or bridges.

If you need more treatment at the same charge level (e.g an additional filling) within two months of seeing your dentist, this will be free of charge.

There will be no charge for writing a prescription or for removing stitches. Usual charges apply when getting the prescription dispensed.


Source: http://www.nhs.uk/England/Dentists/DentalCharg es.cmsx

[peterd]

Thks all - don't know what I'm more scared of, the cost or the work that may need doing

[Slooow_Jo]

Sent some pics & I'll do a visual examination for you !!



*sooooo sorry but I couldn't resist <blush>* LOL