By Dr Ali El-Kabengi (GDC 270807), principal dentist at Toothi Dental Clinic, Edgware · Updated 14 August 2026
The short answer: a private dental check-up in Edgware costs between £30 and £85 depending on the practice. At Toothi it’s a flat £55 for adults and £30 for children, and that includes an oral cancer screening — X-rays are £15 each only if you actually need them. Below is what everything else costs, and what to look out for when comparing prices.
2026 private dentistry prices in Edgware — what’s typical
Having practised in Edgware for years, I know patients shop around — and you should. Local practices publish routine examination fees anywhere from around £30 (existing-patient rates) up to £85, and new-patient consultations often cost more than routine recalls. Three things to check before you compare numbers:
- Are X-rays included or extra? A “cheap” exam plus two mandatory X-rays can cost more than a dearer all-in fee.
- Is it a new-patient price or an existing-patient price? Many practices charge £15–£30 more for your first visit.
- Does it include an oral cancer screening? It should — ask.
What we charge at Toothi
We publish every fee — the same price whether you’re new or returning, confirmed in a written plan before treatment starts:
- Dental check-up (adult): £55 · children 5–15: £30 · under-5s free with an attending parent
- X-ray: £15 each (only when clinically needed)
- Hygiene (scale & polish): £70 · comprehensive hygiene with Airflow: £125
- White composite filling: from £145
- Root canal treatment: £450–£600 (first-stage pain relief £350)
- Crown, bridge or veneer: from £595
- Tooth extraction: from £145 (surgical/wisdom from £295)
- Same-day emergency appointment: £65, including weekends
The full list — including Invisalign from £1,495 and implants from £1,995 including the crown — is on our fees page. 0% finance is available on treatment over £250.
Private vs NHS in Edgware
An NHS Band 1 examination is £27.90 — genuinely good value if you can find an Edgware NHS practice accepting new patients, which is the hard part. Going private buys you longer appointments, weekend availability and no waiting list. Toothi is fully private; we’re open Saturdays 9am–6pm and Sundays 10am–5pm, so a check-up doesn’t mean time off work.
My advice when choosing
Don’t choose on the exam fee alone — it’s the smallest number you’ll ever pay a dentist. Choose on whether prices are published for the treatments you might actually need later (fillings, root canal, crowns), whether the practice will put your plan in writing, and whether you can get seen when something hurts. Those three things determine what dentistry really costs you over five years.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a dental check-up in Edgware?
Typically £30–£85 privately. At Toothi it’s £55 for adults, £30 for children, including oral cancer screening.
Why do prices vary so much between practices?
Different appointment lengths, whether X-rays and screening are bundled, and new-patient vs existing-patient rates. Always compare the all-in cost.
Do you charge a registration fee?
No — there’s no registration fee at Toothi and new patients are always welcome, usually seen within the week.
Can I spread the cost of treatment?
Yes — 0% finance over up to 10 months on treatment over £250, or low-interest options up to 60 months.
Ready for a check-up? Book online or call 020 3148 2444 — Toothi Dental Clinic, 1 Handel Parade, Whitchurch Lane, Edgware HA8 6LD. More on general dentistry at Toothi.
