MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
Compare the filling material, tooth and number of surfaces.
Published amalgam filling fees average about £110 across 2 providers in our sample. This includes advertised guide or starting prices.
The included fees range from £80 to £140. Price unit: one filling. The full bill depends on the package and your care plan.
Sample checked 10 September 2026. 11 fee records from 5 providers on this page. See exactly what the average includes.
We group matching procedure descriptions and units, exclude additional charges and price intervals, then calculate the arithmetic mean with equal weight for each provider. If a provider has several matching fees, its distinct fees are averaged first. Rounded to the nearest pound; original published amounts stay on the fee cards.
These are sampled advertised fees, including any starting or guide prices as labelled. They are not representative England-wide averages, personal quotes or a measure of care quality. Inclusions can still differ: check the fee cards before choosing.
| Procedure sample | Average | Published range | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgam filling one filling Included fees | £110 | £80–£140 | 2 |
For eligible NHS dental care in England, this treatment can fall within Band 2: £76.60 per course of treatment. A more extensive plan can fall into a higher band. Private fees depend on the provider and exact treatment.
FUNDING ROUTE
This treatment can fall within NHS Band 2 when clinically appropriate and provided as NHS dental care. You pay for the course of treatment, with the highest applicable band, rather than adding a separate band charge for each item. A more extensive complete plan may fall into a higher band. Exemptions and help with charges depend on eligibility.
Band 2: £76.60, effective 1 April 2026. Confirm the current charge and exemptions with NHS Business Services Authority.
Official eligibility and care informationCOMPARE LIKE FOR LIKE
Small and large fillings, front and back teeth, and amalgam and composite materials are different quotes. Check whether the examination and X-rays are separate. The NHS course charge is not a fee for every filling.
These are specific advertised examples, not an England-wide average or a ranking of the cheapest or best providers. A starting price, treatment-only guide and full package can cover different things. Confirm availability and the written total directly.
11 fee examples shown from 5 providers. Select up to three to compare the details. Alphabetical order; no paid ranking.
Harborne Dental Practice
Harborne, Birmingham
From £96
per treatment; confirm full scope
Non-member fee. The published list is dated December 2025 and remains displayed on the practice website; confirm a current quote.
Checked 10 Sept 2026 · Provider fee date: December 2025
Harborne Dental Practice
Harborne, Birmingham
From £150
per treatment; confirm full scope
Non-member fee for an anterior white filling. Back-tooth composite fillings have a separate price; this is not a price for every white filling.
Checked 10 Sept 2026 · Provider fee date: December 2025
HQ Dental
Leeds, LS12 4QG
From £140
one filling
Practice’s named treatment fee. Confirm suitability, preparatory work and any separately charged services.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
HQ Dental
Leeds, LS12 4QG
From £150
one filling
Practice’s named treatment fee. Confirm suitability, preparatory work and any separately charged services.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Manchester Dental
Manchester, M41 5BG
From £85
one surface
Practice’s public fee. Check assessment, imaging, exact treatment and aftercare inclusions.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Manchester Dental
Manchester, M41 5BG
From £200
three surfaces
Practice’s public fee. Check assessment, imaging, exact treatment and aftercare inclusions.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Manchester Dental
Manchester, M41 5BG
From £150
two surfaces
Practice’s public fee. Check assessment, imaging, exact treatment and aftercare inclusions.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
The Clinic, College of Dentistry
Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6BN
£200
per treatment; confirm full scope
A separate size category from the same clinic. Confirm material, assessment and any imaging charges before agreeing to treatment.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
The Clinic, College of Dentistry
Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6BN
£100
per treatment; confirm full scope
The fee list separately lists consultation at £120 and X-rays at £15 per film. Ask which charges apply to your visit; filling material is not specified on this list.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
The Dental Team
Manchester, M32 0QJ
From £80
one filling
Published practice fee; request the exact scope and any extra assessment or aftercare charges.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
The Dental Team
Manchester, M32 0QJ
From £120
one filling
Published practice fee; request the exact scope and any extra assessment or aftercare charges.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
BUDGET FOR THE WHOLE PLAN
Start with a published example or your own quote. Add only charges that are not already included. Blank items remain unpriced; they are not assumed to be free.
Enter a valid base price
An estimate using only the amounts entered. This is not a provider quote or a confirmed final bill.
Still check in the written planConfirm whether each blank item is included, payable separately or not needed. Agree any possible extra-treatment charges and cancellation terms.
Entries stay in this page. They are not saved to your account or sent to providers.
Ask each provider the same questions and keep the written plan, its issue date and its expiry date.
Before booking, ask who will assess suitability, which existing records are useful and what the appointment or admission involves. Agree the follow-up and contact arrangements, including travel or support at home. Follow the treating team’s individual preparation instructions.
Ask for the exact service, clinician, location, dates and inclusions in writing. Check deposits, payment deadlines and what happens if the treatment plan changes. Keep clinical suitability separate from how the care will be funded.
Confirm who explains results, manages follow-up and provides a contact if you have concerns. Include repeat visits, medicines, travel and support at home in your plan where relevant. Ask who is responsible for arranging any next step.
Eligibility, clinical assessment and local arrangements determine the route. Dental charges and social-care funding follow their own rules. Confirm funding before agreeing to private treatment.
Explore funding and help with costsFor self-pay, request an itemised total, deposit and cancellation terms. For insurance, confirm authorisation, clinician and hospital recognition, excess and any benefit limits before booking. Recognition alone does not confirm your policy covers the treatment.
Provider guidance on checking payment arrangementsIf finance is offered, compare the total repayable, interest, fees and repayment period against paying directly. A monthly figure is not the treatment’s total cost. Keep NHS and private follow-up arrangements clear with the clinicians involved.
A fee does not establish clinical suitability, appointment availability or treatment quality. Review the service’s published evidence and practical arrangements as well.
Waiting-list statistics describe published records for a service or organisation. They do not predict your appointment date or the wait for the particular operation in this guide.
Check the exact package with the provider. Treatment scope and materials, Assessment and X-rays, Follow-up, maintenance and additional work can affect the comparison. The price examples above retain the source’s unit and price basis; an unlisted inclusion has not been assumed to be free.
This treatment can fall within NHS Band 2 when clinically appropriate and provided as NHS dental care. You pay for the course of treatment, with the highest applicable band, rather than adding a separate band charge for each item. A more extensive complete plan may fall into a higher band. Exemptions and help with charges depend on eligibility. Check the official route.
Price alone cannot answer that. Discuss appropriate options with a qualified professional, then compare the same scope of care, relevant provider evidence, access arrangements and the full aftercare plan.
Ask a provider for a written quote using this guide’s checklist. Other towns’ prices and group-wide offers are examples, not local quotations. A local page can contain one verified provider’s fee: its coverage is stated clearly. Where available, we link to separately labelled prices in nearby places.
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Checked 10 September 2026. We select public factual fee examples from providers’ own pages. There is no paid placement and we do not calculate market averages from this selection. A provider-group fee is labelled as such; it is not copied into every local area.
Price amounts are withheld when their source has not been checked within 90 days. The original source date stays visible and is not refreshed just because the website is rebuilt. A checked fee can still change: request a current written quote.
Named providers: The Clinic, College of Dentistry; Harborne Dental Practice; Manchester Dental; HQ Dental; The Dental Team.