Fees
We are an NHS practice and treatment is provided under NHS rules and regulations with fees set by the Scottish government. Unless you are in one of the groups entitled to free NHS treatment (see below) you will be required to pay 80% of the cost of your NHS treatment up to a maximum of £430 per course of treatment.
Patients exempt from dental fees:
- Age 25 or younger
- Pregnant or up until child is 1 year
In receipt of or partner who receives the following benefits:
- Income Support
- Universal Credit
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
- Pension Credit
- NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate
Examples of some types of NHS treatment is shown below:
| Check up | Free |
| Scale and polish | £12 |
| Radiographs | from £5.28 |
| Amalgam fillings | from £8.20 |
| Root treatments | from £49.48 |
| Full upper and lower dentures | £166.04 |
Examples of private fees:
| Tooth coloured fillings | from £75 |
| White crowns | from £345 |
| Veneers | from £400 |
| Mouthguard | from £45 |
| Air flow polish | from £40 |
| Tooth whitening | £295 |
| Composite contouring/bonding | from £200/tooth |
The above lists are not comprehensive, following examination your dentist will discuss all costs and provide you with a detailed estimate for NHS and private treatments prior to work commencing.
