Charges in England will rise by four per cent from April 1, 2024. This will mean the cost of a band 1 treatment like a check-up will increase from £25.80 to £26.80, a band 2 like a filling will increase from £70.70 to £73.50, and a band 3 like dentures will increase from £306.80 to £319.10.
YouGov polling for the BDA in 2023 found nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of respondents in England delayed or went without NHS dental treatment for cost reasons. Forty-five per cent said the price shaped the choice of treatment they opt for. Entitlements to free care are limited, with many Universal Credit recipients not being eligible.
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