Private dental care costs increase by 42%

Private dental care costs have jumped by 42% compared with last year, with the average check-up now costing £51.

This is according to the latest figures from Whatclinic.com, which looked at the fees charged by 14,000 private dentists in 20 towns and cities around the UK, and it found private fees can vary dramatically by postcode, with the cheapest dental check-ups in Birmingham at £31 and the most expensive on average being Liverpool for £77.

See the table below for a list of the costs of certain procedures in different cities.