NHS dental charges
There are 3 NHS charge bands. From April 2019 to March 2020, the costs are as follows:
Band 1: £22.70
Covers an examination, diagnosis and advice. If necessary, it also includes X-rays, a scale and polish, and planning for further treatment.
Band 2: £62.10
Covers all treatment included in Band 1, plus additional treatment, such as fillings, root canal treatment and removing teeth (extractions).
My wife had treatment described in Band 1, the catch however lies in the dentist deeming, in their opinion, additional treatment. The dentist suggested that she had receding gums, her advice regarding cleaning etc put the cost into Band 2.
The dentists wear a face-mask (A la Dick Turpin}, for a reason!!