Posts Tagged ‘NHS’

Can I get braces free on the NHS?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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i am 15, can i get clear braces free on nhs, if not how much would it be. i only need my two front teeth straightening out ?,
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I would advise you to go to di… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Can you use Invisalign for top teeth and metal braces for bottom teeth, or would you not advise this?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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Hi, my daughter 17 has just been told she needs braces for her teeth and can have NHS metal braces free. The bottom requires a tooth extraction because of overcrowding but the top is more minor. She is happy to have a metal brace on the bottom but very unhappy about the top as it will be very visible and she plans to start a teaching course next year. Is it possible to have invisalign on the top only (which I could just afford to pay for) and metal on the bottom or would you not recommend this?,
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It is possible but i would adv… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

When I was About 9 years old I had a back fitted brace

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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When I was About 9 years old I had a back fitted brace, this did help a bit but I was told I had to get my funds slit and my k9’s pulled down and then my teeth would get straightened out, as I was 9 this sounded scary so I didn’t have it done. I am very very insicure now and hate smiling or laughing as my teeth look terrible. Would I be able to get this done now on the nhs or would I need to pay. And how much would it cost.,
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You can only get orthodontic t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Could I get NHS implant and orthodontic treatment for five deciduous teeth?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
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Hi, Im 21 and I have 5 deciduous teeth, with no adult teeth there to erupt. I read in a BDJ article, that a 22 year old girl with a similar condition in kent who had 6 baby teeth. She was able to have orthodontic treatment and Implants done by the nhs. Would I also qualify for similar nhs treatment? or was this just in that particular pct?,
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I would doubt you will get imp… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What is the difference in quality between NHS and private bridges?

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
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I have recently had a tooth extracted and have been told by my dentist that I should have a bridge fitted. As I now have a space where two teeth should be I would very much like to have this done.However.I cant decide if I should have a NHS bridge or it done privately.It is quite a substansial difference in cost. £400 for NHS and £1500 for private. What are your views on the quality of NHS bidges?,
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There are no NHS bridges for &… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Can I get veneer work done on the NHS?

Monday, September 27th, 2010
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i had my front teeth knocked out in an accident i have had 15 years of nothing but problems with them some are crowned some are pinned and they still look bad and cause problems ie falling out etc am i able to have my teeth veneered and fixed either on nhs or maybe help towards it im on sabatical from work at min so im claiming benefit but due to go back to work soon i was told because i claim working tax etc i can get this paid for is this true ?,
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If the teeth are already crown… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

What can I do to fix a broken tooth?

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
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I fell over and broke the bottom third off one of my front two teeth, what would be involved in making my front tooth as before. I still receive child benefit via my parents of would qualify for an NHS Dentist, but am just worried about the pain from the work that is undertaken.,
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It shouldn’t be painful as loc… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

What kind of material will be used for my crown on the NHS?

Monday, September 6th, 2010
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I am due to have a NHS crown fitted on my first large molar bottom left which is clearly visible. Will I be able to get porcelain over metal crown on the NHS? If not what type of crown will the NHS fit?,
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You might have to have a silve… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

I have been left with temporary fittings after a finance problem. I was thinking about finishing the work abroad, but I’d appreciate your advice?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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Hello, i’m looking for some advice. Over a year ago i was given treatment to my six front teeth which after an accident left me with a tooth missing and the rest badly damaged. I was treat privately and given temporary crowns and some bridge work was carried out. Unfortunately the finance for the treatment didnt go through and so the dentist could not finish the work. I’ve been left with a temporary fitting and have been told the NHS cant fund the rest of the treatment because its classed as cosmetic dentistry. Unfortunately i’ve recently become unemployed and cant afford for the rest of the work to be carried out privately. I’ve been researching having the work done abroad at a lower cost but am unsure where to look. I’m not sure if i’m asking the right person but any advice would be much appreciated. I’m unsure how long the temporary crowns will last and worry because they bleed alot when brushing. I have a breakdown of the work that was to be carried out but i need to speak to someone who can tell me exactly what it could cost. Kind Regards.,
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Although travelling abroad to … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can I get veneers done on the NHS?

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
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Hello, Is it wise to get veneers? I am with a private dentist and really want them done as I am only 21 and have awful teeth with a big noticable gap between my two front teeth. I have got to the point where I dont like to smile in public. My dentist tells me I should have the procedure done at such a young age. Would I be able to get it done under the NHS as i feel its causing me psychological trauma?,
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The NHS will not cover cosmeti… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan