NHS Dental Care

We offer a wide range of NHS dental hygiene treatments, which are performed by our experienced and passionate professionals.

You do not have to pay for NHS dental services if you’re:

under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education
pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months
being treated in an NHS hospital and your treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist (but you may have to pay for any dentures or bridges)
receiving low-income benefits, or you’re under 20 and a dependant of someone receiving low income benefits
a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
a valid HC2 certificate – which is available for people on a low income
a valid maternity exemption certificate

for further information contact No.1 High Street Dental Practice Hitchin on 01462 434708

There are 3 NHS charge bands:

Band 1: £26.80

Covers an examination, diagnosis and advice. If necessary, it also includes X-rays, a scale and polish, and planning for further treatment.

Band 2: £73.50

Covers all treatment included in Band 1, plus additional treatment, such as fillings, root canal treatment and removing teeth (extractions).

Band 3: £319.10

Covers all treatment included in Bands 1 and 2, plus more complex procedures, such as crowns, dentures and bridges.