Pooling the 10 clinics advertising dental check-up in Cardiff puts the median at £64.75. On starting price, Cardiff ranks 5th cheapest of the 30 places we cover.
Clinic to clinic
£120.40 spreadfrom £27 to £147.40
Starting prices for dental check-up here run from £27 up to £147.40. That gap is not a rounding error - it is the difference a second quote can make. Right now Clifton Dental Care holds the lowest advertised start at £27, while North Cardiff Dental & Implants tops the field from £147.40.
NHS vs private
2.3x the NHS chargeBand 1 - £27.90
On the NHS in England, dental check-up falls under Band 1 - a fixed £27.90. The private median in Cardiff is £64.75. What the private route buys is speed and choice of clinician; what the NHS route buys is that price.
Where the starting prices sit
£27–£574
£57–£874
£87–£1171
£117–£1471
Most clinics (4 of 10) start between £27 and £57 in Cardiff - a useful sense-check for any quote you are handed.
What you’ll pay for dental check-up in Cardiff
Based on 10 clinics in Cardiff, dental check-up costs £27–£147.40, with a typical price around £64.75. That’s in line with the UK average of £65.
Across the 10 clinics we track in Cardiff, a dental check-up is advertised at £27–£147.40; the midpoint is £64.75. What you actually pay comes down to the clinic you pick and how complex your case turns out to be.
Why do prices vary so much?
Prices for a dental check-up reflect materials used, the clinician’s experience, the complexity of your individual case, and the clinic’s location. That is how the same treatment can be advertised at £27 by one clinic in Cardiff and £147.40 by another. “From” prices show the lowest advertised starting point, not a guaranteed final cost.
Are these prices guaranteed?
No - they are the advertised private fees we collected from each clinic, and clinics change them. Use them to shortlist, then confirm the exact cost with the clinic before you book.
Prices shown are indicative of advertised private fees and may change. They are a guide only - your individual treatment may differ. Always confirm the exact cost directly with the clinic before booking.
This guide provides general information about treatment costs in the UK. It is not medical advice and should not replace a consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Always speak to a registered clinician about your individual circumstances before making any treatment decision.