Scotland regional pricing
How Much Does a Dentist Cost in Edinburgh?
Updated prices for . Edinburgh prices are typically 14% above the national average.
Price summary
Edinburgh Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £30 | £30 | £30 |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £85 | £85 | £85 |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £375 | £375 | £375 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on Scotland regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Dentist Prices in Edinburgh
Every price adjusted for Edinburgh using a 1.142x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Check-Up (Band 1) | £30 | £30 | £30 | 20-30 minutes |
| NHS Filling (Band 2) | £85 | £85 | £85 | 30-45 minutes |
| NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3) | £375 | £375 | £375 | 2 visits over 2-3 weeks |
| Private Check-Up | £45 | £80 | £135 | 20-30 minutes |
| Private Filling (Composite) | £105 | £170 | £285 | 30-45 minutes |
| Private Crown (Porcelain) | £570 | £915 | £1,370 | 2 visits over 1-2 weeks |
| Root Canal Treatment | £345 | £630 | £1,030 | 1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each |
| Tooth Extraction (Simple) | £85 | £170 | £285 | 20-30 minutes |
| Tooth Extraction (Surgical) | £230 | £400 | £685 | 45-60 minutes |
| Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth) | £35 | £70 | £115 | 10-15 minutes |
| Scale and Polish | £50 | £80 | £135 | 30-45 minutes |
| Emergency Appointment | £55 | £115 | £230 | 20-30 minutes |
NHS Check-Up (Band 1)
Low
£30
Average
£30
High
£30
20-30 minutes
NHS Filling (Band 2)
Low
£85
Average
£85
High
£85
30-45 minutes
NHS Crown or Bridge (Band 3)
Low
£375
Average
£375
High
£375
2 visits over 2-3 weeks
Private Check-Up
Low
£45
Average
£80
High
£135
20-30 minutes
Private Filling (Composite)
Low
£105
Average
£170
High
£285
30-45 minutes
Private Crown (Porcelain)
Low
£570
Average
£915
High
£1,370
2 visits over 1-2 weeks
Root Canal Treatment
Low
£345
Average
£630
High
£1,030
1-2 visits, 60-90 minutes each
Tooth Extraction (Simple)
Low
£85
Average
£170
High
£285
20-30 minutes
Tooth Extraction (Surgical)
Low
£230
Average
£400
High
£685
45-60 minutes
Dental X-Rays (Full Mouth)
Low
£35
Average
£70
High
£115
10-15 minutes
Scale and Polish
Low
£50
Average
£80
High
£135
30-45 minutes
Emergency Appointment
Low
£55
Average
£115
High
£230
20-30 minutes
Regional comparison
How Edinburgh Compares
Average cost of nhs check-up (band 1) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Dentist Costs in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh 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.
Edinburgh dentist costs are 14% above 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 Edinburgh. 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 £570 to £1,370 for private crown (porcelain) in Edinburgh.
When getting quotes in Edinburgh, 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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