can i have a bridge on the nhs?

Q. Can i have a bridge on the nhs?,i have had a infection and my dentist had told me i need to have my two front teeth removed.he has told me my only option is false teeth.as i can’t afford inplants.

A. I have not been involved in the NHS for about 15 years.  i would suggest that you contact your local health authority for advice

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April 7th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
montserrat Says :

Hi! i had a bridge (4 pces two misin and two where the brig is fited) done abroad but is causng me problems because it is not fited properly and is giving me a lot of pain and sensivity, my dentis say that i need to remove it an done another one, plus i have the risk to lose th ones where the brige is fit, canot afort to pay a fortune as my dentist say, is any chance to pay less, can the nhs could help me to pay some or total? it is giving me a lot of stres and low autestime and of course trouble and pay, please adviceme what to do; thankss

April 26th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Frank Says :

Is it posible to have bridges done by NHS? Is it posible to have replasment of ten years old bridge by NHS?

April 26th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Vera Says :

I would advise you to contact the NHS directly.

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