# First4Dental — Independent UK Dental Treatment & Pricing Guide 2026
Source: https://first4dental.com/clear-aligners/wakefield
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## Executive Summary
First4Dental provides independent, verified price benchmarks, clinical timelines, and emergency triage for NHS and private dentistry in the United Kingdom. All information complies with the General Dental Council (GDC) and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.

## 2026 Official UK Dental Pricing Benchmarks
- NHS Band 1 (Examination, X-Rays, Prevention): £26.80
- NHS Band 2 (Fillings, Root Canal, Extractions): £73.50
- NHS Band 3 (Crowns, Bridges, Dentures): £319.10
- Single Dental Implant (Private UK Average): £2,000 – £2,800
- All-on-4 Full Arch Fixed Teeth (Per Jaw): £8,000 – £14,000
- Clear Aligners (Dentist-Led Hybrid e.g. Smile White): £1,399 – £1,795
- Clear Aligners (At-Home e.g. ALIGNERCO): £995 – £1,195
- Composite Edge Bonding (Per Tooth): £150 – £250
- Full Composite Veneers (Per Tooth): £250 – £400
- Emergency Same-Day Dental Consultation: £85 – £140

## Emergency Triage Protocol
- RED (Hospital A&E / 999): Facial swelling compromising airway, difficulty swallowing/breathing, uncontrollable oral bleeding.
- AMBER (Emergency Dentist Within 24h): Severe throbbing toothache, knocked-out adult tooth, acute dental abscess. Call NHS 111 or use First4Dental emergency triage.
- GREEN (Routine Clinic Visit): Chipped tooth without pain, lost filling, mild sensitivity.

## Legal & Clinical Disclosures
First4Dental is not a dental practice. We provide patient referral and price information. All treatment is carried out by independent GDC-registered clinicians.