Dental charges

NHS dental charges

You may be required to pay a NHS dental charge for your treatment.

This will be explained to you at your assessment appointment.

Dental charges and banding 

Understanding NHS dental charges

Patients referred to the service for a course of treatment by an NHS general dental practitioner will be exempt from any payments, except if treatment with sedation is required.

You are exempt from paying dental charges if:

• You are under 18 years of age
• You are 18 years of age and in full time education
• You are pregnant
• You are currently in prison or a young offenders institution

Or if you receive any of the following benefits/allowances:

• Income support
• Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
• Income-related Employment & Support Allowance
• Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
• Universal Credit

Or if you have a valid HC2 Certificate or NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate/Card

If you have a valid HC3 Certificate then you may be eligible for reduced dental charges