The Vernon Dental Practice

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 Hitchin where enough practices publish one, otherwise the UK.

Consultation

• Routine Examination (Adult) £58 £4 below Hitchin typical
• New Patient Examination (Adult) £85 £3 below Hitchin typical
• Direct Access Appointment £115
• Endodontic Consultation £250
• Periodontics Consultation £180

Hygiene

• Scale and Polish £75 £5 above UK typical
• Periodontal Deep Clean (per Quadrant) £105
• Hygienist Appointment (30 min) £73 £6 below Hitchin typical

Restorative

• Amalgam (Silver) Filling £120
• Composite (White) Filling £130 £60 below Hitchin typical

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment £480 £15 below Hitchin typical

Oral Surgery

• Simple Tooth Extraction £165 £93 below Hitchin typical
• Surgical Extraction £290

Orthodontics

• Invisalign Treatment £2,875 £93 below UK typical

Cosmetic

• Home Teeth Whitening £340 £59 below Hitchin typical
• In-Surgery Teeth Whitening £520

Implantology

• Implant Consultation £140
• Single Tooth Implant £2,850 About Hitchin typical

Diagnostic

• Dental X-Ray £12 About Hitchin typical
• Panoramic X-Ray £55

Prosthetics

• Porcelain Veneer £720
• Gold Crown £850
• Porcelain Crown £720 £70 below Hitchin typical
• Dental Bridge £780
• Full Acrylic Denture £720
• Metal (Cobalt-Chrome) Denture £1,350
• Denture Repair £120

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

Opening times

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

Treatments and facilities

• Emergency service
• Open weekends: Saturdays and evenings by appointment only
• Parking: 'Short stay' - 30 minute free parking is available on Hermitage Road outside the practice, though we recommend the nearby Queen Mother and St. Mary's car parks.
• Accessible to disabled people: The premies is fully DDA compliant and has access without stairs and disabled access.
• Public transport access: We are five minutes walk from the railway station on Walsworth Road.
• Wheelchair accessible toilet
• Access without steps
• Patient bathroom

About The Vernon Dental Practice

The Vernon Dental Practice in Hitchin provides professional dental care for the whole family, with routine and general family dentistry alongside a range of specialist services. The website describes evidence-based dentistry delivered by a highly experienced and qualified team, using the best equipment and techniques available. Patients can access treatments including aesthetic dentistry, tooth whitening, Invisalign, facial aesthetics, oral hygiene support and gum treatments. The practice also lists dental emergencies, dental implants and orthodontics, as well as facial treatment described as safe and discrete in a healthcare environment. The practice also references facial aesthetics provided by Dr Helen Eldret. It notes a CQC inspection in July 2024 and includes feedback from 103 patients, with comments highlighting cleanliness, kind, caring and knowledgeable staff, and the ease of arranging both regular and emergency appointments.

Reviews

5.0 (296 reviews) on Google. Our ranking allows for how many reviews a practice has.

Team

• Dr Mike De NooijerDentist, Diploma in General Dental Practice (MFGDP), Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Law and Ethics, MSc (in progress)
• Dr Tim VernonOrthodontist
• Mr Mark VernonDentist, Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (Royal College of Surgeons)

Every dentist must be on the General Dental Council register.