Acorn Dental Surgery,
What NHS treatment costs
The same at every NHS practice in England. Who is it for?
- Band 1Check-up, X-rays, scale and polish if needed, advice£27.90
- Urgent carePain relief or a temporary fix£27.90
- Band 2Band 1, plus fillings, root canals and extractions£76.60
- Band 3Bands 1 and 2, plus crowns, dentures and bridges£332.10
NHS charges for adults in England, from 1 April 2026. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland charge differently.
Private prices
From the practice's published fee list. Compared with the typical price in Gloucester where enough practices publish one, otherwise the UK.
Consultation
- Routine Examination (Adult) £69 £9 above Gloucester typical
- Routine Examination (Child) £34
- New Patient Examination (Adult) £150 £71 above Gloucester typical
- Emergency Appointment £150
Hygiene
- Scale and Polish £105 £35 above UK typical
- Hygienist Appointment (30 min) £105 £10 above Gloucester typical
Restorative
- Amalgam (Silver) Filling £200
- Composite (White) Filling £242 £70 above Gloucester typical
Endodontics
- Root Canal Treatment £535 £10 above Gloucester typical
Oral Surgery
- Simple Tooth Extraction £242 £38 above Gloucester typical
Cosmetic
- Home Teeth Whitening £300 £75 below Gloucester typical
Emergency
- Recement Crown or Veneer £121
- Out-of-Hours Call-Out Fee £200
Other
- Other £85
Prosthetics
- Porcelain Crown £918 £70 above Gloucester typical
- Dental Bridge £1,200
- Partial Acrylic Denture £263
- Denture Reline £289
- Full Acrylic Denture £1,390
- Denture Repair £155
Protective
- Night Guard / Occlusal Splint £195
- Sports Mouthguard £160
Prices for a standard adult case. Ask for a written treatment plan first. Report a wrong price
Opening times
| Monday | 8:30am to 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Friday (today) | 8:30am to noon |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From the practice's Google listing. When it's closed, NHS 111 can arrange urgent dental care.
Treatments and facilities
About Acorn Dental Surgery,
Acorn Dental Surgery welcomes patients to its location at 146A Barnwood Road in Gloucester (GL4 3JT), serving the Barnwood area and wider parts of the city. As a family-run private practice, it aims to make dental visits feel calm and straightforward, with a gentle approach to care for adults and families. The surgery is led by Principal Dentist Tim, who has been running the practice since 1996, bringing long-standing local experience to every appointment. Patients can access a range of general dental clinic services, alongside cosmetic dentistry options for those looking to improve the appearance of their smile. The practice also offers dental hygienist services, supporting patients with professional guidance and cleaning to help maintain oral health between routine check-ups. For smile enhancement, the team provides professional teeth straightening systems including Six Month Smiles, as well as Boutique Whitening, designed to help brighten teeth safely and confidently. With level access from a free car park, it’s convenient for patients visiting the practice in Gloucester, and the team’s patient-focused approach is reflected in its excellent Google rating of 4.9/5 from 85 reviews.
Reviews
on Google. Our ranking allows for how many reviews a practice has.
Read the reviews on GoogleTeam
- Tim WellsDentist, BDS, DPDSGDC 63839
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