Is there any way I can get braces and dental implants on the NHS?

Q.
I have TMJ and this is caused by a crossbite. I have been to a dentist in America but I am currently moving back to the UK and I am a citizen. Would I be able to get orthodontic braces on the NHS to correct the crossbite? Also I have my back two or three molars missing and it causes me to have to chew on the side where the TMJ is the worst. I do have TMJ on both sides. It has gotten to the point my jaw locks from time to time. I was also told it will cause my bottom teeth to start to shift upward at some point. I will need a bone graft due to lack of bone. Could I get that done on the NHS as well? The dental implants are not for cosmetic purposes but is causing me pain on the other side from the constent chewing on that side.
A.
Hello and thank you for your question. However, I’nm sorry to say that neither braces for adults or dental implants are available on the NHS. Andrew
Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

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