What is included in each NHS dental band charge?

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You will only pay one charge even if you need to visit more than once to complete a course of treatment.  If you are referred to another dentist, you will still pay one charge (to the dentist who refers you). If you need more treatment at the same charge level (e.g. an additional filling) within two months of seeing your dentist, this will be free of charge. There will be no charge if a dentist assesses that they only need to issue a prescription, or if they remove stitches from a previous procedure.

BandTreatmentCharge
1This charge will include an examination, diagnosis and preventative care.  If necessary this will include:
X-rays
oral health advice
planning for further treatment
£14.70
2This charge includes all necessary treatment covered by the Band 1 plus:
additional fillings
root canal treatments
extractions
periodontal treatment (for gum disease)
£47.00
3This charge includes all necessary treatment covered by Bands 1 and 2 plus more complex procedures such as:
crowns
dentures
bridges
£203.00

There is a fourth band as well for emergency treatment which costs around £14.70. This band covers most treatments such as x-rays and examinations as well as other emergency treatments such as repairs to fillings and pain relief. It should be noted however that some treatments are limited such as a limit of only two teeth being removed or a limit of only 1 temporary filling.

A link to NHS Wales poster with a full list of all treatments

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