It has been announced that as of 1st April 2024, there will be a price increase in England and Wales for NHS dental treatment.

The NHS dental charges in England have increased by 4% compared to last year's prices.

	Current Charge	1st April 2024
Band 1	£25.80	£26.80
Band 2	£70.70	£73.50
Band 3	£306.80	£319.10
Urgent or emergency treatment	£25.80	£26.80

Wales NHS dental charges have now increased by between 27.7% and over 50%:

	Current Charge	1st April 2024
Band 1	£14.70	£20.00
Band 2	£47.00	£60.00
Band 3	£203.	£260.10
Urgent or emergency treatment	£14.70	£30.00

In England and Wales, you will pay one of the Band charges depending on the dental treatment that you require. You will pay one Band charge for a course of treatment.

For full information on the treatment that is included in each Band go to https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-much-will-i-pay-for-nhs-dental-treatment/

Do I always have to pay NHS dental charges?

You are exempt from NHS Dental charges. If you are:

• Are under 18.
• Are under 19 and in full-time education.
• Are pregnant or have a baby under 12 months old.
• Are  in receipt of Universal credit, Income Support or income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance/Employment and Support Allowance.
• Are getting Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.
• Have an HC2 certificate.
• Have an NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate.

If you are on a low income, you may be entitled to help towards your NHS costs. To apply for this help go to https://www.gov.uk/help-nhs-costs.