A new survey has revealed wide variations in the cost of dental care between different counties.

The survey found that the cheapest average price for dental consultations in the country is Co Westmeath at €28, while Co Cork is the most expensive, at €64.

An extraction costs on average €50 in Co Cavan but is almost double that in Co Carlow (€93).

Teeth whitening in Co. Kerry costs an average of €388, more than double that of Co. Westmeath, at €159, the survey found.

The most expensive check-up was found at a Westport clinic - at a massive €160, a check-up there is 16 times the price of the cheapest, found in Limerick and costing just €10.

Across Ireland, the average cost of teeth- whitening is €262, but the best value for money is in Co Westmeath, where it costs €159.

Co Kerry, at €388, is the most expensive county for whitening, at more than double that of Co Westmeath. However, one clinic in Sandycove charges patients more than €650 for the treatment, according to the survey carried out by WhatClinic.com

The survey found that teeth extractions vary up to €180 between clinics. The best value extractions are in Co Cavan at €50 and the most expensive in Co Carlow (€93) on average.

Fillings can cost as little as only €24 in north Dublin, while they can cost up to €147 in Ballsbridge in south Dublin.

In Dublin as a whole, the average cost of an extraction is €77, and €74 for a filling.

The average price for these nationally is €72 and €76 respectively.

Caelen King, CEO of WhatClinic.com, said what you are charged for dental treatment in Ireland can be a complete lottery.

She advised people to shop around, and take time online to compare local prices.