Can the NHS pay for cosmetic treatment which is now needed after my gum disease?

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Hi, I have gum disease, now stabalised, but my teeth have moved and are in bad shape, what can i do as this has affected my confidence and has caused depression, can i get help on NHS, ie impants etc, please can you help
A.
Unfortunately implants and braces are not available on the NHS, you need to pay privately for treatment
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May 3rd, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Bradley Says :

Does teeth diseases count in cosmetic treatment

May 3rd, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Kate Says :

If you have decay in your teeth or if you have gum disease, treatment of these things will not count as cosmetic treatment Kind regards

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