Private Dentistry Guide
Maintenance Plans
We offer a maintenance plan which allows you either one or two free examinations and scaling visits. You also get up to 20% off the price of dental treatments including fillings, extractions, dentures, veneers, crowns, bridges and root canal treatments. You also get up to 20% off the price of selected sundries. This starts at just £17.55 per month.
To join the plan you will need to have an initial consultation; you will be advised of the monthly amount to pay to cover all your routine dental treatment and the charges for management and administration payable by you to DPAS.
In addition to your first monthly payment, an initial registration fee of £10 per person will be payable by you to DPAS and will be included in your first Direct Debit payment. If you are already in a different DPAS scheme at the practice there is no registration fee.
Dental Payment Plan.pdf
All Inclusive Plans
Our aim is to provide high quality care and treatment in a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment. We are committed to continuing education and keeping abreast of advances in modern dentistry. To ensure we maintain the high standards our patients have come to expect it is becoming increasingly important for us to accurately match the number and the needs of our patients to the resources we have available.
From £19.69 per month it covers: -
• all regular dental health examinations
• all hygiene appointments including scale and polish and periodontal advice
• all x-rays
• all fillings
• all crown, bridge and denture work (excludes laboratory fees)
• extensive preventive advice including diet and oral hygiene advice
• plan members benefit from 10% discount on selected sundries
• membership card with 24 hour helpline numbers for dental emergencies at home or abroad
• worldwide Supplementary Dental Injury and Emergency Insurance
To join the plan all you have to do is allow us to carry out a simple assessment to ensure that our plan will meet your needs; you will be advised of the monthly amount to pay to cover all your routine dental treatment and the charges for management and administration payable by you to DPAS.
In addition to your first monthly payment, an initial registration fee of £10 per person will be payable by you to DPAS and will be included in your first Direct Debit payment. If you are already in a different DPAS scheme at the practice there is no registration fee.
All Inclusive.pdf
Private Fees
Below is a guide to our private fees and what discounts our prevention plans can offer. There is a more comprehensive list in the waiting room at the practice.
The Channings Dental Practice
📍 33 Mary Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3YN
📞 01656 783043
🌐 www.porthcawldentist.co.uk
Effective from 1st April 2026
Private Dental Fees
At The Channings, we provide high-quality private dental care in Porthcawl with clear, transparent pricing. Below is a guide to our fees.
Examinations
- New Patient Examination (including X-rays): £75
- Routine Examination: £45 – £60
- Emergency Appointment: £60 – £100
X-Rays
- Intra-oral X-rays: £10 – £25
Hygienist Treatments
- Scale & Polish: £65 – £80
- Scale & Polish with Airflow stain removal: £85 – £105
- Treatment of Advanced Gum Disease: £110 – £220
Fillings
- Amalgam Filling: £90 – £120
- White Composite Filling: £105 – £180
- Large Composite Build-up: £150 – £250
Root Canal Treatment
- Incisor/Canine: £350 – £500
- Premolar: £450 – £600
- Molar: £550 – £750
Extractions
- Routine Extraction: £99 – £160
- Surgical Extraction: £170 – £350
Crowns, Bridges & Veneers
- All-Ceramic (Tooth-Coloured) Crown: £500 – £900
- Bridge (per unit): £500 – £800
- Veneer (per tooth): £450 – £800
Dentures
- Acrylic Denture: £500 – £750
- Chrome (Metal) Denture: £900 – £1,300
- Denture Repair: £50 – £100
- Denture Addition/Adjustment: £65 – £100
Cosmetic Treatments
- Teeth Whitening: £285
- Composite Bonding (per tooth): £200 – £350
Orthodontics
- Consultation: £70
- Clear Aligners (e.g. Invisalign): £3,500 – £4,500
Other Treatments
- Night Guard: £90 – £150
- Sports Mouthguard: £80 – £120
- Retainer Replacement: £90 – £180
Payment Options
- Payment is due at the time of treatment unless agreed otherwise
- Finance options are not available
Our membership plan starts from £18.33 per month and includes:
- 2 dental examinations per year
- 2 hygienist visits per year
- 20% discount on most routine treatments
Important Information
- Fees are a guide and may vary depending on clinical requirements
- A personalised treatment plan and full cost estimate will always be provided
- Deposits may be required for certain treatments
Book an Appointment
If you are looking for a private dentist in Porthcawl, our friendly team at The Channings is here to help.
📞 Call us: 01656 783043
🌐 Visit: www.porthcawldentist.co.uk
📧 Email: thechanningsporthcawl@gmail.com
From NHS Dentistry Guide replace the table with the below:
NHS Dental Charges (Wales) – From April 2026
Examinations & Routine Care
- New patient assessment (18+) — £27.21
- Recall (adult check-up) — £25.00
Urgent Treatment
- Urgent appointment (referred from Urgent Dental Hub) — £37.50
Common Treatments
- Simple restorative (e.g. fillings and extractions) — £36.03
- Extensive restorative (e.g. more than 4 fillings and/or extractions) — £68.75
- Periodontal (gum treatment) — £48.53
Root Canal Treatment
- Anterior (front tooth) — £91.18
- Posterior (back tooth) — £182.72
Advanced / Lab-Based Treatments
- Crown or bridge — £140.44 plus laboratory fee (from £50)
- Denture — £86.40 plus laboratory fee (from £150)
- Denture repair — £25.00 plus laboratory fee (from £40)
- Denture addition — £25.00 plus laboratory fee (from £40)
Other Charges
- Stabilisation treatment — £75.00
- Miscellaneous treatment (e.g. trauma assessment) — £25.00
Important Information
- Charges are set by NHS Wales and reviewed regularly
- Some patients qualify for free or discounted treatment (e.g. under 18s, pregnant patients, certain benefits)
- You may receive a treatment plan with itemised costs rather than a single banded fee
*Please see insurance policy for details: Insurance Policy.pdf