At Lancaster House Dental Practice, we provide both NHS and private dental care. We will always discuss your treatment options with you and explain any costs before treatment begins. Our NHS contract only covers routine NHS dental care (known as Tier 1 care).

How much does NHS dental treatment cost?

NHS dental treatment is divided into three charge bands. The amount you pay depends on the treatment you need.

NHS dental charges from 1 April 2026

Band 1 — £27.90

This covers your examination, diagnosis and advice.
Where clinically necessary, it may also include:

• X-rays
• A scale and polish
• Planning for further treatment

Band 2 — £76.60

This includes everything covered by Band 1, plus further treatment such as:

• Fillings
• Root canal treatment
• Removing teeth (extractions)

Band 3 — £332.10

This includes everything covered by Bands 1 and 2, plus more complex treatments such as:

• Crowns
• Dentures
• Bridges

Do I have to pay for NHS dental treatment?

Some patients are entitled to free NHS dental treatment.

You may qualify if you:

• Are under 18
• Are under 19 and in qualifying full-time education
• Are pregnant or have had a baby within the last 12 months
• Receive certain qualifying benefits
• Hold a valid NHS HC2 certificate

If you have an HC3 certificate, you may be entitled to help towards the cost of your NHS dental treatment.

If you are unsure whether you qualify for free treatment or help with NHS dental costs, please check the latest NHS guidance or ask our reception team for further information.

What if I would like treatment that is not available on the NHS?

We also offer a wide range of private dental treatments at Lancaster House Dental Practice.

In some situations, private treatment may provide additional treatment choices, materials or options that are not available as part of NHS care.

Your dentist will be happy to explain the options that are appropriate for you, including any NHS and private alternatives, so that you can make an informed choice about your treatment.

When do I pay for my NHS treatment?

Please note: All NHS treatment must be paid in full prior to treatment as per NHS (FP17 PR) guidelines.

If you have any questions about NHS charges, exemptions or paying for your treatment, please speak to a member of our team. We will be happy to help.

Our practice

We take great pride in the quality of our dentistry and strive to make your visits a pleasant experience. Located in South Norwood, London, our aim is good health for you and your family through preventative dentistry. With onsite parking, we make sure that we are accessible for all our patients.

We tailor our treatment just for you!

Using state of the art technology and high-quality dentistry, we use personalised prevention programmes made specially just for you. Adult restorative  and cosmetic dental services, are just a few of the many services we offer, each designed to extend the life and beauty of your teeth.

We have been providing high-quality service for over 26 years, and have a team with over 102 years of combined dental experience. We are still treating patients who joined us back in 1991! 

As a practice we:

• Listen - to our patients, creating personalised treatment plans just for them
• Are affordable - offering the best price for your amazing smile, with incredible quality service
• Are inclusive - treating all of our patients equally
• Create confidence - in yourself, after receiving treatment to build your new smile
• Adhere to all dental rules
• Support nervous patients in a comfortable and warm environment
• Ensure trust is built between every staff member and patient
• Are enthusiastic and employ passionate staff who all love what they do and are continously educating themselves
• Are ready to work with you and your needs

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Q. Why should I consider white fillings?

A. Most people have fillings of one sort or another in their mouths. Nowadays fillings are not only functional, but can be natural looking as well. Many people don't want silver fillings that show when they laugh or smile because they are more conscious about the way they look.

Q. Are they expensive?

A. Because many white fillings are only available privately, costs can vary quite a lot from dentist to dentist. Costs usually depend on the size and type of white filling used and the time it takes to complete the treatment. Costs may also vary from region to region.

Q. Are they as good as silver amalgam fillings?

A. There are now new materials available with properties comparable to silver amalgam, and these are proving to be very successful. The life expectancy of a white filling can depend greatly on where it is in your mouth and how heavily your teeth come together when you bite. Your dentist can advise you on the life expectancy of your fillings.

Q. Is it worth replacing my amalgam fillings with white ones?

A. It is usually best to change fillings only when your dentist decides that an old filling needs replacing. If so you can ask to have it replaced in a tooth-coloured material.

Q. What are tooth-coloured fillings made of?

A.This can vary, but they are mainly made of glass particles, synthetic resin and a setting ingredient.

Dentures are prosthetic devices used to replace missing teeth with artificial teeth. Commonly they are known as a plate or false teeth. They are removable to allow for easy cleaning. They have many advantages as they can be used to have better aesthetics as well as better chewing ability and helping improve speech.

Q. How long does it take to get my dentures?

A. It takes around 3 appointments to receive your personalised dentures.

Upon your first appointment, you will discuss the process involved with your dentist via consultation appointment. Your dentist will then take primary impressions (moulds) of the teeth are taken for analysis by the laboratory.

Depending on the complexity of the case, a registration of the teeth position when biting will be taken. During your second appointment, a second set of more accurate moulds are taken. Occasionally a wax mock-up of the denture will be made to make sure they fit correctly and look as they should.

The denture is made by the lab and in your third appointment, will be fitted by the dentist occasionally easing any areas which may irritate the gums/cheeks.

Q. How do I look after my dentures?

A. Dentures should always be stored carefully and be cleaned regularly. It is important to keep dentures wet all the time, and to regularly brush the dentures in soapy water and on occasion leave then in a sterilizing solution.

Q. What type of dentures are there?

A. There are many types of denture; each made to custom-fit every individual patient. Please ask your dentist which type would suit you best.