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Orthodontic treatment declined - help
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Toothsmith wrote: »I'm surprised that the consultation and x-rays aren't on the NHS PW. Without the consultation, how would they know it wasn't eligable for NHS treatment?
Hmmm..... very good point.
I think it's because our NHS dentist did an initial assessment before he referred her to the Ortho. To be fair (as a lay person
) her needs do seem to be cosmetic - top two front teeth are slightly overlapping and several teeth top and bottom are not quite in alignment.
Compared to DS1 who used to look like his teeth had been shot into his gums with a blunderbuss she already has a good smile, but it could be better.
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That's fair enough, but I'm pretty sure (I'm not an orthodontist) That the IOTN only kicks in for treatment.
Everyone would be entitled to an orthodontic assessment on the NHS.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Oh really! :think:. Food for thought there.
After all the 'free' extra treatment DS1 had from this orthodontist (usually broken wires in the huge gaps he used to have between his teeth) that we weren't charged for I'm tempted not to rock the boat too much. I'll have a quiet word with the receptionist next week when I'm in with DS1.
Thanks for the heads up. Much appreciated.
You cannot live as I have lived an not end up like me.
Oi you lot - pleaseGIVE BLOOD - you never know when you and yours might need it back! 67 pints so far.
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Penny_Watcher wrote: »Oh really! :think:. Food for thought there.
After all the 'free' extra treatment DS1 had from this orthodontist (usually broken wires in the huge gaps he used to have between his teeth) that we weren't charged for I'm tempted not to rock the boat too much. I'll have a quiet word with the receptionist next week when I'm in with DS1.
Thanks for the heads up. Much appreciated.
That's a sensible approach.
At the end of the day I'm not 100% sure of my advice here, and it sounds like you have a good relationship with a good orthodontist.
It might just be possible that they've made an honest mistake here though (Like so many MPs seem to have done recently!!!
) and if that's the case, I'm sure they'd put it right straight away and it's £100 saved. How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
A bit of updated info re cost of 'private' braces.
Apparently DD2(12) is a 3/a on the IOTN scale. She has a some overcrowding, a 4mm over bite and her bite on one side is the wrong way round (top teeth bite inside bottom teeth rather than the other way round). We have been quoted £450 deposit plus just over £100 per month for 18 months interest free. This includes a 15% discount for taking appointments during school hours.
You cannot live as I have lived an not end up like me.
Oi you lot - pleaseGIVE BLOOD - you never know when you and yours might need it back! 67 pints so far.
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Penny_Watcher wrote: »A bit of updated info re cost of 'private' braces.
Apparently DD2(12) is a 3/a on the IOTN scale. She has a some overcrowding, a 4mm over bite and her bite on one side is the wrong way round (top teeth bite inside bottom teeth rather than the other way round). We have been quoted £450 deposit plus just over £100 per month for 18 months interest free. This includes a 15% discount for taking appointments during school hours.
Thanks, it's good to have an idea of how much it's going to cost...... £450 deposit is quite a lot
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Thanks, it's good to have an idea of how much it's going to cost...... £450 deposit is quite a lot
I must say it made me swallow hard :eek:. The deposit is going on the credit card and will be paid off ..............eventually
You cannot live as I have lived an not end up like me.
Oi you lot - pleaseGIVE BLOOD - you never know when you and yours might need it back! 67 pints so far.
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