I m 19 Can I get braces for free under the NHS scheme
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
Hope this helps
Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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Am 18 years old i have an apprenticship doing my NVQ level 2 but its still full time education as its within the college scheme, i would like an invisible brace on my top teeth will the NHS cover this? regards
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