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Kennet Bridge Dental

NHS and private dentistry by the Kennet

Fees

Every price on this page is what you pay — nothing is quoted only in the surgery. NHS charges are set nationally; private prices are ours, shown as ranges because the work varies from patient to patient.

NHS charges

Correct as of 1 April 2026. These charges apply to NHS dental treatment in England only. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each set their own NHS dental charges.

NHS dental charge bands, correct as of 1 April 2026
BandWhat it coversPrice
Band 1An examination, diagnosis and advice. Includes any X-rays you need, a scale and polish if it is clinically necessary, and preventive care such as fluoride varnish.£27.90
Band 2Everything in Band 1, plus further treatment such as fillings, root canal work, or taking out a tooth.£76.60
Band 3Everything in Band 1 and 2, plus more complex work such as crowns, dentures, bridges and other laboratory-made items.£332.10
Urgent (same-day) appointmentAn examination and, if needed, treatment to relieve pain or infection.£27.90

One charge per course of treatment

You pay once for a complete course of treatment, however many visits it takes to finish. Two fillings agreed at the same appointment are one Band 2 charge, not two.

Free repeat within 2 months

If treatment we provide fails within 2 months, we put it right at no extra charge, as long as you come back to us to have it fixed.

Always-free items

Some items never carry an NHS charge, whatever else you are having done. See the list below.

Always free, whatever else you’re having done

  • Repairing a denture
  • Removing stitches
  • Writing a prescription
  • Urgent advice given over the phone that does not need a visit

You do not pay NHS dental charges if you are under 18, under 19 and in full-time education, pregnant or had a baby in the last 12 months, or receiving certain benefits such as Universal Credit with qualifying earnings or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit. Bring your evidence with you, or we may ask you to pay and claim a refund.

Check NHS dental cost exemptions on NHS.uk

Private fees

Private prices are shown as ranges because treatment varies from patient to patient. We agree the exact price with you in writing before any private treatment starts.

Private treatment price ranges
TreatmentPrice rangeWhat changes the price
Composite bonding (per tooth)£180£350Depends on how many teeth you want treated and how much reshaping each one needs.
Clear aligners (full course)£2,200£3,800Depends on how much your teeth need to move and how many aligners that takes.
Single dental implant£2,400£3,200Covers the implant, abutment and crown. Does not include bone grafting, which we quote separately if you need it.
Professional teeth whitening£280£450Home kits and in-surgery whitening are priced differently — we confirm which you are booking before you pay.
Porcelain veneer (per tooth)£450£650
Private crown£550£850Material choice — porcelain, zirconia or gold — changes the price; we agree this with you first.

We guarantee private fillings, crowns and bridges for 2 years, and implants for 5 years, against failure through no fault of your own. Ask your dentist to confirm the guarantee for your treatment in writing before it starts.

If you would rather pay a fixed amount each month, ask about our private membership plan. It covers two check-ups and a scale and polish a year, plus a discount on any further treatment, for a set monthly fee.

Page last reviewed: 4 August 2026
Next review due: 4 August 2027