
Cost for Dental Treatments Set to Rise From September
The Department of Health are reminding the public about looming dental treatment price hikes.
The cost increases are the result of a recent review, the last one being in 2006.
Prescription charges will increase from £3.25 to £3.85 per item dispensed.
Band one treatments, which cover less serious problems have seen a one pound increase.
Band 2, which covers fillings and root canal treatments, has increased to £45.60.
Crowns, bridges and dentures have gone upto just shy of £200.
The changes will come into effect from 1st September.