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Sandy Lane Dental Practice
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Sandy Lane Dental Practice

4.8 (79 reviews) The Health Centre, Sandy Ln, Skelmersdale WN8 8LA
Opening hours Today: 9am to 5pm
All hours

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 Skelmersdale where enough practices publish one, otherwise the UK.

Consultation

  • New Patient Examination (Adult) £110 £33 above UK typical
  • Routine Examination (Adult) £45 £15 below UK typical
  • Emergency Appointment £110

Hygiene

  • Scale and Polish £50 £20 below UK typical
  • Hygienist Appointment (60 min) £75
  • Hygienist Appointment (Airflow) £75

Restorative

  • Amalgam (Silver) Filling £80
  • Composite (White) Filling £95 £55 below UK typical
  • Post and Core £95
  • Dental Inlay £425

Endodontics

  • Root Canal Treatment £450 About UK typical
  • Root Canal Retreatment £150

Oral Surgery

  • Simple Tooth Extraction £95 £59 below UK typical
  • Surgical Extraction £150
  • Wisdom Tooth Extraction £300

Cosmetic

  • Home Teeth Whitening £350 £28 below UK typical
  • In-Surgery Teeth Whitening £45

Emergency

  • Recement Crown or Veneer £55

Diagnostic

  • Dental X-Ray £16 About UK typical

Other

  • Other £50

Prosthetics

  • Gold Crown £875
  • Porcelain Crown £450 £270 below UK typical
  • Zirconia Crown £595
  • Porcelain Veneer £495
  • Dental Bridge £475
  • Full Acrylic Denture £1,300
  • Metal (Cobalt-Chrome) Denture £950
  • Partial Acrylic Denture £650
  • Flexible Denture £750

Implantology

  • Implant Consultation £110
  • Single Tooth Implant £2,500 About UK typical

Protective

  • Night Guard / Occlusal Splint £120
  • Sports Mouthguard £90

Prices for a standard adult case. Ask for a written treatment plan first. Report a wrong price

Opening times

Monday9am to 5pm
Tuesday9am to 6:45pm
Wednesday9am to 6:30pm
Thursday9am to 5pm
Friday (today)9am to 5pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

From the practice's Google listing. When it's closed, NHS 111 can arrange urgent dental care.

About Sandy Lane Dental Practice

Patients in Skelmersdale can find Sandy Lane Dental Practice at The Health Centre on Sandy Lane (WN8 8LA), offering reliable dental care for individuals and families. With a long-standing presence in the local community for over 40 years, the team focuses on maintaining good oral health through prevention-led dentistry and ongoing support. The practice provides general dental services, along with additional options for more complex aesthetic treatments. Patients seeking help with improving and caring for their smile will find a clinic that prioritises education and practical guidance, helping them understand how to keep teeth and gums healthy between appointments. While the practice is currently not accepting NHS patients, it remains a popular choice for those looking for attentive, professional private dental care in the Skelmersdale area. A strong reputation is reflected in its 5/5 Google rating from 57 reviews, highlighting the kind, patient approach people can expect when they visit.

Reviews

4.8 (79 reviews) on Google. Our ranking allows for how many reviews a practice has.

Read the reviews on Google

Team

  • Dr April MartindaleFoundation Dentist, BDS University of Liverpool 2025GDC 327584
  • Dr Ellie GregoryAssociate Dentist, BDS University of Manchester 2021GDC 296403
  • Dr Louise BrandomAssociate Dentist, BDS University of Liverpool 2002GDC 80874
  • Dr Izzy ForshawAssociate Dentist, BDS University of Manchester 2018GDC 277850
  • Dr Darcie Ward-HarropAssociate Dentist, BDS University of Manchester 2023GDC 309127

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