With the field of dentistry reaching well beyond plain oral hygiene, costs of dentistry has risen by exorbitant levels. Costs of dentistry especially cosmetic dentistry depends on various factors like kind of treatment and amount of work involved, reputation and standards of the clinic and the qualifications and experience of the dentist performing the treatment. Some of the most commonly performed dentistry procedures are crown and veneer fixing, teeth whitening, dental implants or dentures.
Different dentists in Reading charge different fees. A dental crown in a small clinic may be fixed within £300 while bigger clinics and specialists may charge £2,000 per tooth. Cosmetic dentistry can surely cost the patient a small fortune. The other factors that contribute to the rising costs are the type of materials used. For instance dental implants especially branded ones can be more expensive than other unknown ones. Similarly porcelain crowns will be much costlier than metal foundations. The charges can also greatly affect the care after treatment. Reputed clinics provide guarantee and aftercare for their work and the charges are normally incorporated into the package such as follow up visits and maintenance.
The following is a rough guide of costs of dentistry in U.K.
Teeth whitening between £300 and £1,300
Gel tray whitening or BriteSmile whitening – £300 to £700
Laser whitening – £700 to £1300
Dental crowns between £300 and £2,000 per tooth
Dental veneers £300 – £2,000 per tooth
Gum contouring starts £400
Dental implants £1200 – £2,500 per tooth
Dental bridges £250 – £800 per unit
CEREC restorations starting from £400 per unit
Certain costs of dentistry such as dental implants are covered under insurance and some clinics may also offer a guarantee of replacement if the implants cannot be fully integrated into your jawbone. Only select insurance companies’ offer dental insurance and the risk factors should be studied well before taking out the policy.
