Dentist "Warranty"

50Twuncle

How long does should a "warranty" on a dental repair/filling last for ?
ie) If a filling drops out after 3 months - should I have to repay for a second go ?

brook2jack

If you are talking NHS fillings are guaranteed for 12 months under the following conditions

The same dentist replaces it (there will be a charge if another dentist ,even at the same practice replaces it)

The filling is exactly the same as before ie no further bits have come off and the same material used

You were not advised that another treatment may be more suitable eg a crown but opted for a filling instead.

You paid full price for the filling it was not part of emergency (band one price) treatment. Emergency treatment is not guaranteed.

Privately most dentists would replace a filling free of charge providing reasonable care was taken eg you were trying to open a bottle , rip sellotape, bite your fingernails with the filled tooth.

50Twuncle

brook2jack wrote: »

If you are talking NHS fillings are guaranteed for 12 months under the following conditions

The same dentist replaces it (there will be a charge if another dentist ,even at the same practice replaces it)

The filling is exactly the same as before ie no further bits have come off and the same material used

You were not advised that another treatment may be more suitable eg a crown but opted for a filling instead.

You paid full price for the filling it was not part of emergency (band one price) treatment. Emergency treatment is not guaranteed.

Privately most dentists would replace a filling free of charge providing reasonable care was taken eg you were trying to open a bottle , rip sellotape, bite your fingernails with the filled tooth.

Thanks - it was a private dentist !

teddysmum

By my NHS dentist, I was told that you can only have one repair in the 12 months, so if a filling falls out again..hard luck.

I have decided not to have a crown done, as I could spend over £200 on one tooth, only to have that expensive job turn out to be useless after just a year.

brook2jack

The problem is whatever filling you use its never as strong as the tooth it is designed to replace.

There comes a point when you cannot physically stick any more filling in a tooth and expect it to stay put. At that point you consider crowns/inlays etc.

Have you considered how much it would cost to replace the tooth or how much it would bother you to lose it if you've decided not to follow the dentists advice to crown? A NHS guarantee is void anyway if the dentist advises a crown and you decide against.

dentistdougbarker

If you have dental insurance or private dental plan, you have no need to repay. Simple concern with responsible person

50Twuncle

dentistdougbarker wrote: »

If you have dental insurance or private dental plan, you have no need to repay. Simple concern with responsible person

Thanks - I bet that you have nice white teeth !
In the UK we ALL have poor teeth - sticking out at weird angles and black

teddysmum

brook2jack wrote: »

Have you considered how much it would cost to replace the tooth or how much it would bother you to lose it if you've decided not to follow the dentists advice to crown? A NHS guarantee is void anyway if the dentist advises a crown and you decide against.

I had a filling replaced , under warranty, even though the dentist said a crown was more suitable. Since then it has fallen out, but the remaining tooth is pain free and fairly sturdy, so I'll leave it be, as if it needs removing, the gap won't be too obvious.