Published: 2026-04-06
London Dental Treatment Prices & Process Guide (2026)
A practical London guide to common dental treatment steps and typical private price ranges.
Important pricing note
These are typical private London ranges for planning only, based on market patterns seen in 2026. Final fees depend on clinic, complexity, clinician experience, and required follow-up.
Always request a written treatment plan after consultation. London Dental Hub does not set clinic pricing.
Emergency Dentist
Typical process: triage call or online request, same-day assessment, pain control, temporary or definitive treatment, then follow-up if needed.
Typical private London price range: consultation £60-£150, emergency extraction £150-£400, emergency root canal start £250-£700.
Invisalign / Clear Aligners
Typical process: suitability assessment, digital scan, treatment plan approval, staged aligners, review visits, refinement, retainer phase.
Typical private London price range: mild cases £1,800-£3,000, moderate cases £3,000-£4,500, complex cases £4,500-£6,500+; retainers often charged separately.
Teeth Whitening
Typical process: oral health check, scale/polish if needed, shade baseline, in-chair or take-home whitening, maintenance advice.
Typical private London price range: take-home kits £250-£450, in-chair whitening £350-£800, combined protocols £500-£1,000.
General Check-up & Hygiene
Typical process: examination, x-rays when required, gum and oral health review, preventive plan, hygiene scheduling.
Typical private London price range: check-up £50-£120, small x-rays £10-£35 each, hygiene appointment £60-£160, scale and polish £70-£180.
Fillings, Root Canal, Crowns
Typical process: diagnosis, decay or infection management, restoration planning, review and bite adjustment.
Typical private London price range: white filling £120-£350, root canal £350-£1,200 (tooth dependent), crown £500-£1,400+.
Extractions, Implants, Composite Bonding
Typical process: consultation, imaging, treatment suitability, procedure, healing review, long-term maintenance.
Typical private London price range: routine extraction £120-£350, surgical/wisdom extraction £250-£700+, single implant with crown often £2,000-£3,500+, composite bonding per tooth £180-£450.
How to compare quotes properly
Compare like-for-like scope: consultation, scans/x-rays, refinements, retainers, emergency cover, review frequency, and aftercare terms.
Lower headline prices can become higher total costs if key steps are excluded from the initial quote.
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