Search the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust website

Advanced options

Dental treatment charges

If you pay for your dental care, NHS charges will still apply when you visit the community dental service. Dental treatment is allocated to one of three bands.

W hen you arrive you’ll be asked to show proof if you don’t have to pay. If you are unable to show proof of exemption, then you will be provided with a bill after your visit. For more information about dental treatment costs

Treatment bands and costs 

Band 1: Covers check-ups, advice, and preventative treatments like scaling and fluoride varnish. The current cost is £27.40 

Band 2: Includes all Band 1 services plus fillings and root canal treatment. The current cost is £75.30 

Band 3: Includes all Band 1 and 2 services, plus crowns, dentures, and bridges. The current cost is £326.70

Who can claim free dental treatment? 

You can get free NHS dental appointments and treatment if:

  • You're aged under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education
  • You're pregnant or had a baby in the last 12 months
  • You've had a stillbirth in the past 12 months

You can receive free NHS dental treatment if you are entitled to or are named on: 

  • Income support
  • Income based jobseeker's allowance
  • Income related employment and support allowance
  • Pension credit guarantee credit
  • Pension credit guarantee credit with savings credit
  • Universal Credit – but only if your income is below a certain amount 

Low income support 
 Not all people receiving benefits are entitled to help with their health costs. Patients can find out if they’re entitled to free or reduced cost NHS dental treatment using the online eligibility checker. If you don’t qualify for free treatment but have a low income, you might get help with the cost through the NHS low income scheme.

Important!
If you say you don’t have to pay but you’re not eligible, you could get a Penalty Charge Notice of up to £100, plus the cost of your treatment. 

Claiming a refund for NHS dental treatment  
 If you pay but later find out that you were eligible for free or reduced cost treatment, you might be able to get a refund.

How to pay
 You will be asked to pay after each visit, you will pay the Band 1 charge after your first check up and any extra costs will be explained to you.

Payments can be made by debit card, credit card, cash or cheque and we also accept payments over the telephone.