Why can daughter not get crowns on NHS until she is 18?

Q. My 17 year old daughter has been told she needs to have several crowns fitted, due to decay. However, her NHS dentist refuses to fit them until she is 18 or 19. Is there any reason they cannot be fitted now?,
A. It is normal to wait before placing crowns but a year might not make a difference. It might be worth asking him if he can bring the appointments forward.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 10:43 am and is filed under Dr Moore's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Cosmetic Dentistry, Q. Dental crowns.