Q. I was referred to an orthodontist when i was 14 to have braces fitted in. I had the braces fitted in but after a couple of days i had them removed as i did not feel comfortable wearing them. I am now 19 and in full-time education at university. Do you think i will still be able to get braces free under the NHS scheme?

A. Over 19 years old you no longer automatically qualify for exemtption from NHS charges, you need to fill in an AG1 form to claim on grounds of low income. But you need to find out if you still qualify for NHS orthodontics in addition to a question about charges.  See an Orthodontist with an NHS contact to have your IOTN score done.
Hope this helps

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

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