Private vs NHS Dental Fees in Belfast

Routine & Exam

• New Patient Consultation
  Private: £65 - £100 NHS: ~£15 - £25
• Routine Check-up
  Private: £60 - £70 NHS: ~£15 - £20
• Hygiene (Scale & Polish)
  Private: £65 - £95 NHS: ~£15 - £30
• Small X-Rays (per film)
  Private: £15 - £25 NHS: ~£5 - £15

Restorative Treatments

• Fillings
  Private (White): £75 - £250 NHS (Silver): ~£20 - £60
• Crowns
  Private (Porcelain): £750 - £989 NHS (Metal): ~£100 - £150
• Root Canal Treatment
  Private: £400 - £766 NHS: ~£50 - £120
• Tooth Extractions
  Private: £85 - £308 NHS: ~£20 - £60
• Dentures (Acrylic)
  Private: £500 - £1,200 NHS: ~£100 - £300

Cosmetics & Orthodontics

• Professional Teeth Whitening
  Private: £299 - £550 NHS: Not Available
• Invisalign (Clear Aligners)
  Private: £2,500 - £5,500 NHS: Not Available
• Porcelain Veneers (per tooth)
  Private: £750 - £989 NHS: Not Available
• Composite Bonding
  Private: £200 - £350 NHS: Not Available

Implants & Surgery

• Single Dental Implant
  Private: £2,078 - £2,500 NHS: Not Available*
• Bone Grafting
  Private: £600 - £900 NHS: Not Available
• CT Scan (CBCT)
  Private: £250 - £340 NHS: Not Available
• Full Arch Implants (All-on-4)
  Private: From £10,000 NHS: Not Available

* Implants are only provided on the NHS in extremely rare medical circumstances (e.g., severe facial trauma or oral cancer reconstruction).