Dentist Charges ????

[janinestevens]

I need to visit a dentist but haven't been to one in years. Since having my daughter nearly two years ago my teeth are constantly breaking and I now have sensitive teeth and keep getting tooth ache.

We have quite a few dentists in my area that are accepting new patients I'm working full time but can't work out what I will have to pay. On the NHS website my nearest dentist say "Currently Accepting New Fee Paying NHS Patients" do I qualify for this with me working.

Thanks

[dmg24]

Hi Janine,

Assuming you are not claiming any benefits which qualify you for free treatment, then yes, you will be a fee paying NHS patient.

The following link will give you more information on the new simplified charges for treatment: http://www.nhs.uk/England/Dentists/Default.aspx.

[Toothsmith]

A thread I started a while ago is HERE (http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=152290&highlight=NHS+dentistry+information).

On the first post, there is an NHS patient info leaflet. Go for the updated version at the end of the post.

May be worth a read through the other comments on that thread too.

Get recommendations for a dentist from friends/relations/work colleagues.

Not just because they are close/cheap/NHS. (Although reasonably local is always best)

Be aware of what you want. Don't just accept what the NHS is prepared to give you.

If you are told by an NHS dentist that something necessary for your treatment can only be provided privately, then they are in breach of their contract.

(This is assuming you live in England, not Scotland)