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NHS or private? See it in pounds.
We're a mixed practice. Children are always seen on the NHS; grown-ups can join our NHS waiting list or be seen privately straight away. Same team, same building, same standards.
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Your year, three ways to pay.
Tell us who it's for and what's likely. We'll price the next 12 months on the NHS, privately, and on the Pebble Plan, side by side.
Who's it for
Children under 18, and 18-year-olds in full-time education, are seen free on the NHS. Whitening isn't offered to under-18s.
Check-ups a year
Hygienist visits
Treatment your dentist has mentioned
Example tool for illustration. NHS charges (England) from 1 April 2026: Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10, one charge per course of treatment; check current charges on nhs.uk. Private and Pebble Plan figures are example pricing. Your dentist confirms your band or quote in writing before treatment starts.
Join as a family, in three minutes.
Add everyone in your household. We'll work out who can be seen on the NHS now, who goes on the waiting list, and who can book privately this week.
- NHS children
- Taking new patients
- NHS adults
- Waiting list, about 5 to 7 months
- Private & plan
- First visits this week
Example status, updated 13 October 2026. We review the NHS list every Monday and contact people in date order. Registering doesn't commit you to anything.
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Three NHS bands, one charge a course.
You pay the charge for the highest band you need, once, however many visits it takes. Charges apply from 1 April 2026 and change each year.
Check current charges on nhs.uk- Urgent£27.90Care to get you out of pain: an emergency exam, temporary filling, up to two extractions, draining an abscess.
- Band 1£27.90Examination, diagnosis and advice. Includes X-rays, a scale and polish if clinically needed, and fluoride varnish or fissure sealants.
- Band 2£76.60Everything in Band 1, plus fillings, root canal treatment, extractions and more involved gum treatment.
- Band 3£332.10Everything in Bands 1 and 2, plus crowns, bridges, dentures and other lab-made work.
You might not pay at all.
NHS dental care is free in England for children, people in full-time education under 19, new and expecting mums, and people on some benefits. Answer a few questions to check.
A guide, not a decision. Bring proof to your appointment. The NHS checks claims, and a penalty charge can apply if you claim free treatment you're not entitled to. Full rules: get help with dental costs on nhs.uk.
What's the same, what's different.
| Feature | NHS | Private or Pebble Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical standard | The same team and the same standards | The same team and the same standards |
| Children | Always free, always welcome | Children are seen on the NHS |
| Adults joining now | Waiting list, about 5 to 7 months (example) | First visits this week |
| Check-up length | About 20 minutes | About 30 minutes, with a polish |
| Hygienist | Scale and polish when clinically needed | Book directly, 30 or 45 minutes |
| White fillings, back teeth | When clinically appropriate | Your choice |
| Whitening, bonding, Invisalign | Not available (cosmetic) | Available |
| Cost | Fixed NHS band charges | Published fees or a monthly plan |
Private fees, in plain pounds.
Example pricing, correct as of 1 September 2026. You'll always get a written plan and quote before treatment. Complex cases can cost more.
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Pebble Plan prices: Essential members get 10% off treatment, Plus members 15%. Check-ups and hygiene visits within your allowance are included. Emergency fee waived for Plus members in opening hours. Children's NHS care is free. About the Pebble Plan.