West Midlands regional pricing
How Much Does a Dentist Cost in Birmingham?
Updated prices for . Birmingham prices are typically 7% below the national average.
Price summary
Birmingham Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £25 | £25 | £25 |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £70 | £70 | £70 |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £305 | £305 | £305 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on West Midlands regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Dentist Prices in Birmingham
Every price adjusted for Birmingham using a 0.933x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £25 | £25 | £25 | 20-30 minutes |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £70 | £70 | £70 | 30-45 minutes |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £305 | £305 | £305 | 2 visits over 2-3 weeks |
| Private Check-Up | £35 | £65 | £110 | 20-30 minutes |
| Private Filling (Composite) | £85 | £140 | £235 | 30-45 minutes |
| Private Crown (Porcelain) | £465 | £745 | £1,120 | 2 visits over 1-2 weeks |
| Root Canal Treatment | £280 | £515 | £840 | 1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each |
| Tooth Extraction (Simple) | £70 | £140 | £235 | 20-30 minutes |
| Tooth Extraction (Surgical) | £185 | £325 | £560 | 45-60 minutes |
| Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth) | £30 | £55 | £95 | 10-15 minutes |
| Scale and Polish | £40 | £65 | £110 | 30-45 minutes |
| Emergency Appointment | £45 | £95 | £185 | 20-30 minutes |
NHS Check-Up (Band 1)
Low
£25
Average
£25
High
£25
20-30 minutes
NHS Filling (Band 2)
Low
£70
Average
£70
High
£70
30-45 minutes
NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3)
Low
£305
Average
£305
High
£305
2 visits over 2-3 weeks
Private Check-Up
Low
£35
Average
£65
High
£110
20-30 minutes
Private Filling (Composite)
Low
£85
Average
£140
High
£235
30-45 minutes
Private Crown (Porcelain)
Low
£465
Average
£745
High
£1,120
2 visits over 1-2 weeks
Root Canal Treatment
Low
£280
Average
£515
High
£840
1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each
Tooth Extraction (Simple)
Low
£70
Average
£140
High
£235
20-30 minutes
Tooth Extraction (Surgical)
Low
£185
Average
£325
High
£560
45-60 minutes
Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth)
Low
£30
Average
£55
High
£95
10-15 minutes
Scale and Polish
Low
£40
Average
£65
High
£110
30-45 minutes
Emergency Appointment
Low
£45
Average
£95
High
£185
20-30 minutes
Regional comparison
How Birmingham Compares
Average cost of nhs check-up (band 1) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Dentist Costs in Birmingham?
Birmingham has a diverse population with varying needs and budgets, all of which directly affect dentist costs. The local market, competition between providers, and demand levels in the area all influence what you will pay. Prices tend to be higher in areas with greater demand and fewer providers.
Birmingham dentist costs are 7% below the UK average, reflecting the local cost of living and market conditions. Despite regional variation, prices can still differ by 30-50% between providers for the same service, making it worth comparing multiple options.
Several factors affect what you will pay for dentist services in Birmingham. The scope and complexity of what you need is the biggest driver, followed by the provider's experience and reputation. Premium or specialist options will cost more. For the most involved services, expect to pay £465 to £1,120 for private crown (porcelain) in Birmingham.
When getting quotes in Birmingham, compare at least three different providers. Ask for a detailed breakdown of what is included in the price. Always check GDC registration, reviews and treatment plans before committing.
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