Can the NHS provide me with treatment for my missing tooth?
Q.
hi there dr tennet! 5 years ago my dentist pulled out a tooth next to my front teeth,it was broken but could have been filled,anyway he made a bridge that didnt fit,he filed it down and made it to small so i didnt wear it, ive looked at the cosmetic dentistry guide and i think it could be possible to have crowns fitted, im just to scared to ask incase they say no,its affecting how i talk and smile as i dont like to open my mouth.im only 27,ive quit smoking and have stopped suger completely,would you think its worth a try?also i know they cost alot of money and i lost my job last year could it be done on the nhs? regards
hi there dr tennet! 5 years ago my dentist pulled out a tooth next to my front teeth,it was broken but could have been filled,anyway he made a bridge that didnt fit,he filed it down and made it to small so i didnt wear it, ive looked at the cosmetic dentistry guide and i think it could be possible to have crowns fitted, im just to scared to ask incase they say no,its affecting how i talk and smile as i dont like to open my mouth.im only 27,ive quit smoking and have stopped suger completely,would you think its worth a try?also i know they cost alot of money and i lost my job last year could it be done on the nhs? regards
A.
The NHS provide treatment to solve a problem with the function of the teeth or to resolve pain / infection . Cosmetic treatments are not normally covered. However interpretation is open to variation between dentists and it might be worth asking the question. If they say no you can ask at another practice, this is not a daft question.
Regards Rob
The NHS provide treatment to solve a problem with the function of the teeth or to resolve pain / infection . Cosmetic treatments are not normally covered. However interpretation is open to variation between dentists and it might be worth asking the question. If they say no you can ask at another practice, this is not a daft question.
Regards Rob
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