Can I get veneers free on the NHS?

Q.
Can I get veneers fitted for free on the nhs? My local dentist have told me it will cost me 650.00 to have two veneers fitted on the front of my teeth as I have a big gap between my two front teeth and I don’t like the look of it. I had braces to close the gap between my two front teeth when I was much younger but as I’ve got older the gap has just got too big, please help me? Please also let me know if there is any such help/grant available to help with the cost of veneers, I am currently not working and on benefit?? Also receiving Child tax credit and hold an nhs exemption card.
A.
The NHS does provide veneers on the NHS but it doesnt provide cosmetic treatment that is only intended to improve appearance. That often makes it difficult to justify NHS veneers but there is variation in intrepreting the rules. A simple solution is to reduce the gap by adding tooth coloured filling to the tooth surfaces (sometimes called cometic bonding) this might be easier to obtain on the NHS.
Regards Rob
Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
June 6th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Elliott Says :

my daughter who is thirteen has braces for the pass two years now and was told today that her one tooth isnt closing enough she has to have a veneer on that one so they can continue with the braces again once that is done,Im a single Mom and have a nhs excemption card but I will have to pay fro them the nhs doesnt cover – i was reading up on the tooth colored filing will this work as good as a veneer once the braces go back on to close this the gap – I would be very grateful if this can work.Desperate Mom

June 29th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Ruby Says :

Hi, i have very bad discoloured front tooth, my dentist that i went a few years ago said that the blood has been clotting inside my tooth. Over the years the colour has been getting worse and has completely knocked my confidence, i wanted to seek help. I am on job seekers allowance and i wanted to know if i can get a veneer or a crown in replacement of that tooth and if it would be free on the NHS or will i have to pay for the treatment myself?

September 2nd, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Emma Says :

Hi, I was wondering does NHS provide free tooth veneers for eroded teeth, because my teeth are getting very bad and painful, also I am only 18 years old. I would be grateful if you could respond. Thank you.

April 2nd, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Desperate Girlfriend Says :

My partner got veneers on most of his top teeth under the advice of our dentist.
We couldn’t afford the private treatment and so did a lot of research before deciding upon what looked like a reputable place in India. The work was carried out 2 years ago.
The result can only be described as a ‘botched job’ and to list all my partners dental related complaints since having the work done would take till the end of time!
To name a few …
– There are gaps where the top of the ‘tooth’ meets the gumline – food gets stuck and has caused abscesses in the past.
– They’re generally uncomfortable and feel (look) ill-fitting
– They are a completely different colour to his natural colour.
– His 2 front teeth (not veneered) now have small hairline cracks in them and one has a slight chip.
Since having this work done he has become parranoid and depressed about his smile and uncomfortable when talking in public / meetings. He refuses to go to our dentist and the place in India where the work was done ceases to exist.
My question – Is this something that can be rectified on the NHS?

May 30th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
mark Says :

am so embarrassed about my teeth i would love the perfect smile but my teeth a crooked its depress me so much am so despite for that perfect smile so please help me thank you mark

September 8th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Rob 23 Says :

Hi There,

I’m a young guy who only works part time and cant afford veneers. I have always taken care of my teeth but the are badly discolored, transparent at the bottom and a few are dead.

both my parents have bad teeth, mother because of me as i gave her pyorrhea which led to her have all her teeth removed.
Im so embarrassed by them and do not smile in pictures and really does get me down. as it looks like i dont take care of them but i floss and brush my teeth twice a day. and drink only water and milk. dont eat that much sweets either, but they seem to continue to deteriorate.

what can i do?

April 22nd, 2014 at 08:47 PM
anne milne Says :

Hi. I was wondering what help if any I would get to help me get veneers. Years ago when I was married my now ex husband broke my jaw in two places. He kicked me with his work boot on and shattered my jaw. The outcome of this was surgery to wire my teeth together. I was only able to have soup through a straw in one of the gaps in my teeth as both sets where wired together I could not talk. I lost so much weight and self esteem I cried myself to sleep most nights. Having four younger kids and not being able to talk is no easy task. Well what has happened is at the time the wires were on for three month then a further week with bands.my gums grew over the wires and what has happened now twenty year down the line is my gums are receding and there is a groove at the top of most of my teeth. I don’t smoke or drink and brush constant. My jaw still feels weak and my bite is different. I am very happily settled now and this is a thing of the past that still sticks with me a reminder every time I,m asked t o smile for a photo. Plz hlp

August 17th, 2014 at 08:47 PM
Karen Says :

Hi I’m Karen,
When I was younger I used to look after my teeth but when I was 14 my friend was swinginng a dogs lead and accidently hit me in the mouth with the metal clip part it chipped the front tooth and it really dented my confidence since then I haven’t really taken care of my teeth some have gone rotten and fallen out and I find it very hard to eat as chewing is a pain as I don’t have many back teeth i am gutted and have learnt from my mistake and make sure my children have healthy teeth so much so my daughters dentist always comments on how well she brushes her teeth I’m currently on benefits dew to been in the process of looking for work I would love to get help with getting a perfect smile but don’t want to see a dentist who is going to moan at me I know some teeth will have to be replaced etc will I get help with cost I have a nhs excemption card I hope I can get my confidence back I would be greatful of any help regards and thanks.

February 8th, 2015 at 08:47 PM
claire Says :

Hi I’m 28yrs old and I have bad teeth due to smoking and drinking fizzy drink which I’ve now given both up! I’m not confident at all I will avoid,going out and even speaking to anyone. I have permanent fillings in the front of my teeth but often have to get it re-filled! I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks due to low confidents can you help?

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Can I get veneers free on the NHS?

Q. Can I get veneers free on the NHS? One of my front teeth is discoloured and my dentist has said that it is partially dead – therefore I may need root canal treatment before I have veneers fitted. I am a full time student, so would the NHS pay for all/some of the treatment and how do I apply??

A. Veneers provided for this situation would be covered by the NHS but speak to your dentist first.  You may actually need a full crown rather than a veneer as one the tooth has been root canalled it is much weaker.

Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel
January 5th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Jane Hamilton Clark Says :

Hi there,

I got mh HC2 form back the other day and have been given total free dental, im a full time student. I need a crown on one of my front teeth and i wouldnt want this looking stupid so would i be able to have my other one crowned so they look the same.

Would my dentist have to agree to this if i asked?

March 19th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Joanne Menzies Says :

WHEN I WAS 15 I WAS A BULIMIC AND NOW AT THE AGE OF 29 MY TEETH ARE A MESS, HOWEVER I’AM NOW UNEMPLOYED SINGLE MOTHER, I WOULD LOVE A MAKE OVER OF MY TEETH BUT I DON’T KNOW WHO TO GO AND SEE OR WHAT I’AM ENTITLED TO PLEASE HELP.THANK YOU.

April 3rd, 2014 at 08:47 PM
Ruth Says :

Hi Jo like you. I had. Bulimic i was 20 at the time am now. 50 . I had. Some treatment on Tuesday 1st of 4 . I am on job seekers plus. And did not have to pay. I had back and front out and had new ones put in. So you should get help. Good luck.

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