Query

[clydetheglyde]

Hi

I recently wrote on this forum with regards getting braces and was advised that fixed braces would probably be my best option. I know I will have to pay privately for braces as I am over 18 and therefore not intitled to NHS help. However, I am currently an NHS charge exempt patient at my general dentist. My question is, should the orthodontist require me to have any general dental treatment carried out, then will I have to pay my dentist to do this treatment privately or will this be covered by the NHS?

Thanks in advance.

[prosman]

covered by the NHS unless it is elective or cosmetic would be my guess

[clydetheglyde]

Thanks once again for your reply

[clydetheglyde]

I have another query regarding ceramic braces, do they stain easily?

[prosman]

doesn't seem to be a problem

[clydetheglyde]

Brilliant! I was just concerned that they would turn a yellowish colour due to certain food types staining them, but glad to read that this does not happen as I prefer the white type compared to the standard metal braces.

[prosman]

shouldn't be a problem if you are careful and brush and clean your teeth well