Filling and extraction prices vary a lot between practices. Of the 67 UK practices in our survey that publish a price for white (composite) filling, the middle price was £150 (per tooth), with published prices from £70 to £259. Most of these (59 of 67) are "from" prices, so expect your final bill to be at or above them. On the NHS it falls under Band 2, currently £76.60 in England (from 1 April 2026), if it is clinically needed.
NHS or private
NHS Band 2 includes "fillings" and "removing teeth (extraction) and other oral surgery procedures". You pay one charge for each course of treatment, and if you need treatments from different bands you pay the highest band.
| NHS charge band (England, from 1 April 2026) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Urgent treatment | £27.90 |
| Band 1: check-up, X-rays, scale and polish if needed | £27.90 |
| Band 2: Band 1 plus fillings, root canal, extractions | £76.60 |
| Band 3: Bands 1 and 2 plus crowns, dentures, bridges, braces | £332.10 |
NHS dental treatment is free for some people, including under 18s, under 19s in full-time education, and people who are pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months. Check if you can get free NHS dental treatment.
What practices charge privately
These are prices UK practices publish on their own websites. Where a practice lists a "from" price we used that figure. Your quote depends on your teeth, the materials and the practice, so treat these as a guide and ask for a written plan.
| Treatment | Practices | Lowest | Middle (median) | Highest | "From" prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (composite) filling (per tooth) | 67 | £70 | £150 | £259 | 59 |
| Tooth extraction (simple) (per tooth) | 78 | £59 | £165 | £450 | 57 |
Getting an accurate price
- Ask for a written treatment plan with every cost before you agree to treatment.
- Check whether the price includes X-rays, temporary work and follow-up appointments.
- Ask whether the practice offers the treatment on the NHS, and whether you qualify.
- Check the dentist is registered with the General Dental Council.
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Sources: NHS dental charges: nhs.uk, how much NHS dental treatment costs and dental services available on the NHS, checked 6 October 2026. Charges in force from 1 April 2026 under SI 2026/265. Private prices: Smile Today survey of 189 practice price lists collected 2026-10-06, including Heaton Dental Care, Cathedral Dental Practice, Bonsai Dental Clinic, Woodside Crescent Dental Practice, Impact Dental, Regency House Dental Practice, Preston Circus Dental Practice, Shirley Road Dental Surgery, Swakeleys Dental, Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre, Smile Rooms Kingston, Croydon Dental Care.
Last reviewed: 6 October 2026. Prices change, so always confirm with the practice. This guide is general information, not medical advice.