Cost of paediatric dentistry

Treatment of caries in a primary tooth
May include:
  • Examination by a paediatric dentist and diagnostic assessment — from £9
  • Topical or infiltration anaesthesia — from £7
  • Removal of carious tooth tissue
  • Restoration of the primary tooth with composite material — from £25
  • Polishing of the restoration
from £89
Treatment of pulpitis in a primary tooth
May include:
  • Clinical examination and assessment of the tooth
  • Periapical dental X-ray — from £12
  • Treatment of the root canals of the primary tooth
  • Irrigation and medicated treatment of the canals
  • Filling of the canals and restoration of the tooth crown
from £79
Fissure sealing
May include:
  • Clinical examination and assessment of the molars
  • Professional cleaning of the tooth surface
  • Application of fissure sealant
  • Light-curing of the sealant
Professional dental hygiene for children
May include:
  • Removal of soft plaque using specialised brushes
  • Polishing of the tooth surfaces
  • Application of strengthening and protective agents for the enamel
  • Advice on home oral care routines