I complain about what a vet charges but in comparison to nhs dentists they are reasonable.  I don't know how much my crown will cost as I don't understand the bands quoted but I think I shall have to get out the begging bowl.

Blimey, having recently switched back to an NHS dentist after years of private treatment, I can't believe how reasonable they are.

A crown looks like Band 3, £222.50, surely? NHS Charges

Managed to find a NHS dentist this year and I can't believe how reasonable it is compared to the exorbitant prices charged by private dentists.

crown is £222 which I know as I am due one in January much to my horror. not a great time of year to find cash but having a broken tooth no choice. and it seems a hell of a lot of money to me considering how everyone bangs on about nhs being free at point of contact

Sounds about  right.have a look on Google it's all explained there

That's what I mean.  I took £51.30 with me expecting a filling but £222 is taking the rise.  I can remember when you got free dental treatment and free national health glasses.

I've just been quoted £500 or more for removing crown, sorting out tooth underneath and replacing crown!!

Is that private?

Dental and optical treatment  has been something we pay for a long while now .I guess with everything else that the nhs covers something to guve.i have simply health policy which covers most of my dental bills in a year

I had to find a NHS dentist recently (pain from an infected tooth) after years of not going and when I did, having to go private.   I was lucky enough to find a NHS dentist reasonably nearby who was able to see me the following day.   So yes, I am more than happy not to be paying private prices now.