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Dental costs ?
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This is for my mum , who doesnt use the internet. She is an OAP on a state pension. Its about help towards the cost of a new set of dentures. Her last new set was 10 years ago and she seems to remember that she may be entitled to new ones every 5 yrs paid for by the DSS . If this is correct, she doesnt have a dentist anymore (not needed one) so does she have to go try find one or can she go to a dental technician and will the DSS pay if she does ?
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You can claim help with dental and other medical costs - you need to complete an HC11:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4078082
They will also advise what can be paid for, and what cannot.
Lin
You can tell a lot about a woman by her hands..........for instance, if they are placed around your throat, she's probably slightly upset.
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Dental technicians providing dentures directly to the public is illegal (With the exception of copy dentures which can be done without the technician taking an impression of your mouth.)
A technician will not have an NHS contract, therefore he would charge.
There has never been any 'entitlement' to a new set of dentures every five years for anybody.
If she can find an NHS dentist willing to make them, and is in one of the existing 'exempt' groups, then she will be able to get another set without payment.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 -
Didn't you post the same question last week & get answers, one of them from me giving you advice?The bigger the bargain, the better I feel.
I should mention that there's only one of me, don't confuse me with others of the same name.0
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