Loan for dental work.

kevtrader

Hi

Today I went to the dentist's about my underbite (lower teeth is in front of top teeth) and they would refer me to an orthadontist (sp?). I've been told the consultation fee would be about £100 and braces (if I need them!) would be several thousand pounds!

I've been off work due to illness for 3 years and am on benefits. What can I do? Is getting a loan a good idea?

Thanks

anniecave

how about going for the consultation (provided you have £100 to pay for it) then see exactly how much it will cost. Depending on how much it is, will mean it's either an amount you can afford to pay back or an amount you can't. You can easily find out how much repayments would be by putting the details in on a comparison website (such as moneysupermarket.co.uk) but I don't know if you are on benefits whether you'd get credit easily. Unless you are likely to be able to go back to work?

If you've had it up to now in your life and survived without the straightened teeth, then you could ask the question whether it's really worth it anyway? Different issue I guess. It depends on how much it means to you.

helennick

If you are on benefits shouldn't you be entitled to free dental treatment?

tom188

i believe this sort of orthodontic work is different. Not covered on the NHS for any adults.

I doubt youll get a competitive loan if your not working.