NHS

NHS Orthodontics:

NHS treatment is available at our Practice for children under 18 years and who meet the qualifying criteria. Orthodontic problems have to meet a level of severity for the NHS to be able to fund the treatment. For children being treated under the NHS there are no charges UNLESS a removable appliance is lost or damaged so badly that it cannot be repaired.

Patient Instructions

Instructions For Fixed Appliances

Instructions For Fixed Retainers

Instructions For Functional Appliances

Instructions For Removable Appliances

Instructions for Vaccum Formed Retainers

How To Keep Teeth And Gums Healthy

NHS replacement fees

For children being treated under the NHS there are no charges UNLESS a removable appliance is lost or damaged so badly that it cannot be repaired. In these cases a charge is applicable – £98 per replacement appliance.

After you have been discharged then Private fees will apply for lost or broken retainers.

NHS Charges from 2025-2026

You will pay one of the following charges below, unless exempt from NHS charges:

Band 1 course of treatment – £27.40
This covers an examination, diagnosis (including x-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if clinically needed, and preventative care such as the application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant if appropriate.

Band 2 course of treatment – £75.30
This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or removal of teeth but not more complex items covered by Band 3.

Band 3 course of treatment – £326.70
This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures, bridges and other laboratory work.