However, you can choose to have some of your treatment provided on a private basis. You may wish to have some treatment provided which is not necessary to your dental health, such as cosmetic treatment. You can choose to have these treatments provided privately. Discuss the matter with your dentist before deciding which option suits you best. People exempt from charges include children under 18, pregnant and nursing mothers and adults receiving certain type of benefit.
Private fees vary quite considerably from one dentist to another.
It is always advisable to ask about charges before starting treatment. Check what the average fees are for a check-up and any treatment you might need, such as a scale and polish, a crown or a filling. Whether you choose a private or an NHS dentist, you should be told clearly before you start what the fees will be. Ask for a written treatment plan, which will list the treatment and the appropriate fees. It is important to check whether your dentist accepts patients under these schemes and what the relative costs would be.