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Belmont House, 2 Volunteer St, Chester CH1 1RG, CH1 1RG
2 Upper Northgate St, Chester CH1 4EE, CH1 4EE
3 Summerfield Rd, Guilden Sutton, Chester CH3 7SW, CH3 7SW
Belmont House, 2 Volunteer St, Chester CH1 1RG, CH1 1RG
2 Upper Northgate St, Chester CH1 4EE, CH1 4EE
3 Summerfield Rd, Guilden Sutton, Chester CH3 7SW, CH3 7SW
Median of the prices actually published by Chester practices we track, next to the UK median for the same treatment. Private fees only — NHS treatment is charged at fixed national band rates.
| Treatment | UK median | Chester |
|---|---|---|
| New patient examination | £77 £50–£120 | £72 from 8 practices |
| Routine check-up | £60 £40–£83 | £52 from 7 practices |
| Hygienist appointment (30 min) | £80 £60–£105 | £94 from 4 practices |
| Scale & polish | £70 £40–£100 | £70 from 4 practices |
| Dental X-ray | £15 £9–£25 | £12 from 4 practices |
| Composite (white) filling | £150 £90–£217 | £140 from 9 practices |
| Simple tooth extraction | £154 £90–£250 | £163 from 8 practices |
| Root canal treatment | £450 £248–£780 | £455 from 9 practices |
| Porcelain crown | £720 £461–£995 | £600 from 8 practices |
| Home teeth whitening | £378 £275–£500 | £390 from 6 practices |
| Single tooth implant | £2,500 £1,475–£3,300 | £2,499 from 7 practices |
| Invisalign | £2,975 £1,500–£4,200 | £2,300 from 4 practices |
Based on fees published by dental practices in Chester; medians shown where at least 3 practices list a price. See the full UK dental price guide
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