The fee guide, in full
Every price we charge, with the NHS band beside it
Designer Smiles is a private practice in Solihull whose everyday prices start at the NHS band figures: a check-up from £27.90, a small white filling from £76.60, a crown from £332.10. The rest of the guide is below, every line of it, so the figure you see here is the figure you are quoted, in writing, before anything is done.
How much is a check-up?
from £27.90
The NHS Band 1 figure, new patients and routine visits alike; small x-rays are £9.50 each when needed.
How much is a filling?
from £76.60
For a small white filling, the NHS Band 2 figure; medium £170, large £250.
How much is a crown?
from £332.10
For a metal crown, the NHS Band 3 figure; a white crown is from £450 and porcelain or ceramic from £800; the root canal before it, where one is needed, is priced by the tooth below.
How much is a root canal?
from £550
For a front tooth to £850 for a molar; a molar has more canals, so it takes longer.
How much is teeth whitening?
£200
On the current offer, half the usual £400, for custom trays and dentist-strength gel, with top-ups later in the same trays.
How much is Invisalign?
from £999
For Invisalign Express, seven aligners for minor movements; the four fuller plans are priced below, with 0% finance through Tabeo.
The guide, group by group
What each treatment costs here, and what the NHS charges for it
One NHS band charge covers a whole course of treatment, however many items it takes; our prices are per item. So for one filling the two figures match, for several fillings in one go the NHS costs less, and for anything the NHS does not do there is only one column. Where a price says from, the figure for your own tooth is confirmed at the examination.
Assess
The examination and what it takes to see properly.
| Treatment | At Designer Smiles | On the NHS in England |
|---|---|---|
| New patient examination | from £27.90 | Band 1, £27.90 |
| Routine examination | from £27.90 | Band 1, £27.90 |
| Child's examination, including x-rays | £15 | Free on the NHS under 18 |
| Small x-ray | £9.50 | Within the band |
| OPG large x-ray | £65 | Within the band, when clinically needed |
| CBCT 3D scan | £125 | Rarely available on the NHS |
| Smile design, Invisalign, composite bonding or implant consultation | Free, with a refundable deposit to book | Not on the NHS |
Prevent
Emergencies, hygiene and the things that stop trouble starting.
| Treatment | At Designer Smiles | On the NHS in England |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency consultation in practice hours | £27.90 | Urgent, £27.90 |
| Emergency consultation out of hours, including stabilisation | £150 | NHS 111 for urgent care |
| Antibiotic prescription | £30 | NHS prescription charge |
| Scale and polish with the dentist | £76.60 | Band 1, when clinically needed |
| Hygiene visit | £70 | Rarely offered on the NHS |
| Child's hygiene visit (with an examination in the last 12 months) | £35 | Rarely offered on the NHS |
| Hygiene visit without seeing a dentist first | £85 | Not on the NHS |
| Airflow stain removal | £105 | Not on the NHS |
| Fissure sealant, per tooth | £35 | Free on the NHS for children where indicated |
| Fluoride application (no charge when part of an examination) | £27.90 | Within the band |
| Night guard, soft | £150 | Band 3, £332.10 |
| Night guard, hard | £300 | Band 3, £332.10 |
| Sports mouth guard | £150 | Not on the NHS |
Restore
Fillings, crowns, bridges and root canals, priced per tooth.
| Treatment | At Designer Smiles | On the NHS in England |
|---|---|---|
| Child's filling, one surface | from £50 | Free on the NHS under 18 |
| Small white composite filling | from £76.60 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Medium white composite filling | £170 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Large white composite filling | £250 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Glass ionomer filling | £76.60 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Metal crown | from £332.10 | Band 3, £332.10 |
| White crown | from £450 | Band 3, £332.10 |
| Porcelain or ceramic crown | from £800 | Band 3, £332.10 |
| Bridge, per unit | from £400 | Band 3, £332.10 |
| Nerve dressed or removed, the first stage of a root canal | £76.60 | Urgent, £27.90 |
| Root canal, front tooth or canine | £550 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Root canal, molar | £850 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Root canal consultation with a special-interest dentist | £50 | By referral |
| Root canal with a special-interest dentist | Priced to the case | By referral |
Revitalise
The cosmetic work the NHS does not do, priced openly.
| Treatment | At Designer Smiles | On the NHS in England |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth whitening, custom trays and gel, current offer | £200 | Not on the NHS |
| Teeth whitening, standard fee | £400 | Not on the NHS |
| Composite bonding, per tooth, current offer | £200 – £250 | Not on the NHS |
| Composite veneer, per tooth, standard fee | £400 | Not on the NHS |
| Porcelain veneer, per tooth | £800 | Not on the NHS |
| Invisalign Express, seven aligners | from £999 | Not on the NHS for adults |
| Invisalign Lite, current offer | £2,195 | Not on the NHS for adults |
| Invisalign Moderate, current offer | £2,495 | Not on the NHS for adults |
| Invisalign Comprehensive, current offer | £2,895 | Not on the NHS for adults |
| Invisalign Complex, current offer | £3,295 | Not on the NHS for adults |
| Removable retainer, per arch | £150 | Not on the NHS |
Replace
Extractions, dentures and implants.
| Treatment | At Designer Smiles | On the NHS in England |
|---|---|---|
| Simple extraction | from £76.60 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Surgical extraction | from £250 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Simple wisdom tooth extraction | from £250 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Surgical wisdom tooth extraction | from £350 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Sedation, per session | £350 | Only where clinically indicated |
| Acrylic denture, full or partial, per jaw | from £332.10 | Band 3, £332.10 |
| Cobalt chrome denture, full or partial, per jaw | from £950 | Band 3, £332.10 |
| Simple denture repair | £76.60 | Band 1, £27.90 |
| Complex denture repair | £150 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Tooth added to a denture | from £90 | Band 2, £76.60 |
| Single implant, including the crown | from £1,700 | Only by hospital referral in limited cases |
| Bone graft | from £350 | Only by hospital referral in limited cases |
| Sinus graft, per sinus | £1,150 | Only by hospital referral in limited cases |
Designer Smiles fee guide and current offer, September 2026. NHS charges from nhs.uk: Band 1 £27.90, Band 2 £76.60, Band 3 £332.10, urgent £27.90. Consultations are free with a refundable deposit to book; a child under six is seen free when a parent is a plan member. The comparison band by band, with who pays nothing on the NHS, is on our NHS prices page.
Membership plans
The year's check-ups and hygiene visits, paid monthly
Three plans, each with the out-of-hours emergency consultation included and 10% off treatment. What each one buys is set out plainly below, so you can hold it against paying as you go from the guide above.
Silver
£10.62 a month
- One examination a year, with small x-rays
- One hygiene visit a year
- The out-of-hours emergency consultation included
- 10% off treatment
Gold
£18.75 a month
- Two examinations a year, with small x-rays
- Two hygiene visits a year
- The out-of-hours emergency consultation included
- 10% off treatment
Platinum
£30.41 a month
- Two examinations a year, with small x-rays
- Four hygiene visits a year
- The out-of-hours emergency consultation included
- 10% off treatment
Exclusions apply to the discount and are listed in the scheme handbook; an administration fee of £9.50 is collected with the first payment.
Paying for treatment
0% finance through Tabeo, and a price in writing first
Treatment can be spread over up to twelve months at 0% through Tabeo, arranged at the consultation once your price is known; the practice offers no interest-bearing option. Every plan of treatment is written down with its figures before you agree to anything, and the figure written down is the figure you pay.
If you are entitled to free NHS treatment, an NHS practice will cost you less for what it covers, and we would rather say so here than have you find out later.
Before you book
The questions people ask about our prices
How much does a dentist cost in Solihull?
At Designer Smiles a check-up is from £27.90, a small white filling from £76.60 and a crown from £332.10, each starting from the NHS band figure; every other price is on this page. Where a price says from, the figure for your own tooth is written down at the examination before anything is done.
Are your prices really the same as the NHS?
The examination, the small white filling and the crown start from the NHS band figures, and you can check those against the bands on our NHS prices page. The difference is that an NHS band charge covers a whole course of treatment while ours are per item, so for several fillings in one go the NHS works out cheaper, and if you are entitled to free NHS treatment the NHS is the right door.
Is the consultation for cosmetic work free?
Yes. A smile design, Invisalign, composite bonding or implant consultation costs nothing; a refundable deposit holds the appointment and is lost only if you do not turn up or cancel within 24 hours.
Can I pay monthly?
Yes. 0% finance through Tabeo is available over up to twelve months on treatment, arranged once your price is known; there is no interest-bearing option. The membership plans below spread the year's examinations and hygiene visits.
What do the membership plans include?
Silver is one examination and one hygiene visit a year; Gold two of each; Platinum two examinations and four hygiene visits. Every plan includes the out-of-hours emergency consultation and 10% off treatment, with the exclusions set out in the scheme handbook. An administration fee of £9.50 is collected with the first payment.
How much is a root canal?
From £550 for a front tooth or canine to £850 for a molar, because a molar has three or four canals and a front tooth one. A crown usually follows on a back tooth, from £332.10.
How much is Invisalign?
From £999 for Invisalign Express, seven aligners for minor movements or a little relapse after a brace. Lite is £2,195, Moderate £2,495, Comprehensive £2,895 and Complex £3,295 on the current offer, each with the consultation, the 3D scan, the reviews, tooth whitening and a set of removable retainers included.
How much is composite bonding?
£200 – £250 a tooth on the current offer, against the standard fee of £400, including the trial smile. Porcelain veneers are £800 a tooth.
How much is an emergency appointment?
£27.90 in practice hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), the same figure as the NHS urgent charge, and £150 outside them. That covers the examination and getting you out of pain; whatever the tooth needs afterwards is priced from this page and agreed with you first.
Do prices change?
This page is the fee guide as it stands today; every figure on the site is drawn from it, so when a price changes it changes everywhere at once. The price you are quoted in writing at your examination is the price you pay.
TESTIMONIALS
What our patients say
Issa S.
I very rarely write reviews but felt compelled in this instance because the service I received at this dental practice has been exceptional. I was treated by Dr Nisar Feroz and cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you very much.
Jean D.
The receptionist and dental nurse are superb and the dentist was beyond excellent!
Jessica S.
Really lovely staff, bright and airy place and my teeth were super clean! If you’re walking down the high street turn at the end by masons and you will find it.
Michelle R.
Very rarely if ever I have know to go to a dentist and receive something for free I was utterly delighted the practice is well maintained, staff thoroughly efficient the most pleasant experience of my life in visiting a dentist thank you greatly.
Irfan S.
Quick efficient and through on service provided. Highly recommended.
Mohammed G.
Very efficient and tentative, great customer service.
Louise R.
Lovely staff, easy to make an appointment and overall nice dental practice.
Shimarun N.
Very quick appointment slot given and great service provided.
Heather W.
Friendly and professional service. Consultation very informative and lots of information given about results/expectations. Would highly recommend!
Shazia T.
Nice dental practice in a convenient location. Dental nurse was friendly and professional. Dentist was very good and took his time. Didn’t feel rushed. Booked in for further treatment.
Deborah P.
Very professional and relaxed atmosphere. Thorough examination and all options explained in detail. Highly recommended.
Sufian K.
Had root canal done here. Fantastic service from all staff cannot recommend highly enough. Very professional, hygienic and you leave the practice feeling you’ve got your moneys worth.
San A.
Excellent treatment, very friendly staff. Made me feel very comfortable throughout the treatment. Very convenient location, would highly recommend.
Kirsty Bean
I highly recommend this practice. The dentists 100 percent put you at ease. I am an anxious patient and I have received first class treatment. The dentists are kind and caring and you are in very safe hands. The reception staff are also lovely too. Glad I found you. Kirsty
Gillian Short
I am the worst dental patient due to a bad experience years ago. This dentist talked me thro the work I needed and supported me in taking it at a pace that I could manage. I literally can’t recommend her enough, I can’t say I am happy to go to dentist now but I am definitely nowhere near as anxious and I really appreciate her help in achieving this. If you are nervous of the dentist this is the dentist for you. A very kind, patient and helpful dentist
Tracey Hopkins
I had my teeth cleaned today plus a filling. I honestly hadn’t been to the dentist for years but was forced to get treatment for a broken tooth. The dentist was first class and his lovely assistant. I walked in with trembling legs and sweaty palms through pure fear. Despite my extreme fear the dentist and his assistant were truly amazing. The first dentist I have had faith in. Teeth are gleaming white and no broken tooth. Well done and keep up the excellent work. I will not hesitate to recommend you 😂 Tracey hopkins
Athina Grigoras
I am super scared of dentists, if I could I would never go to a visit. But one thing I am sure : Dr. Nisar Khan has made me feel so comfortable and good that even if my heart is still pumping about to explode, he manages to make a joke or two, making me laugh, distracts my mind and always extremely careful. I would recommend from the bottom of my heart his clinic. Extremely careful, polite, funny, empathic, the best dentist I had so far 🙂
