We found that we could get treatment for overbite at the NHS but the dentist called it cosmetic
Q. Hello, My daughters two adult second teeth have not formed leaving big gaps between her other teeth, and as her encisors were next to her front teeth she looked like dracula. She belongs to a private dentist but as a NHS patient. My daughter was very unhappy with her teeth so her dentist referrd her to a NHS Orthodontist who suggested moving her upper teeth to create an adequate gap in order to fill the gap with a bridge. Her dentist insisted that the bridge work could not be done on the NHS so we had no alternative but to agree to pay privatley. At the time he said that it would cost £400-500. What he forgot to say was that price was for each tooth. We have now found out that we could get the treatment on the NH – but he insists that it would be classed as cosmetic even though her bite was out of alignment. She is now 16 years old. Can you offer any advice please. Thank you
A. There is often a conflict regarding cosmetic treatment availability as this is a very grey area on the NHS. This can only be decided on an individual basis with your dentist. I would point out however that the treatment, if completed privately should be of a higher standard than the NHs treatment (better lab used etc) so should last longer.
Perhaps you should talk to your dentist to see if a compromise could be reached
Perhaps you should talk to your dentist to see if a compromise could be reached
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