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.
Band | Treatment | Charge |
1 | This 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 |
2 | This charge includes all necessary treatment covered by the Band 1 plus: additional fillings root canal treatments extractions periodontal treatment (for gum disease) | £47.00 |
3 | This 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