Dentist's band 1 and band 2

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inspireme247
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Hi

I had a check up two weeks ago and the dentist told me I need to come back for a treatment (band 2). When I came back to reception on that day to make an appointment for treatment the receptionist told me I need to make a payment for band 1 now and then pay for band 2 for next appointment. I thought the band 2 would cover the check up I had two weeks ago?

I found this from NHS:
Band 2 dental treatment: £62.10
This can cover anything listed in band 1 above, plus any of the following...

Does it mean I shouldn't have paid for the band 1 two weeks ago?

Please correct me if otherwise!

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  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    Our dentist charges the Band 1 for the initial checkup, and then the difference between Band 1 & Band 2 on the return visit. They explained that they have to charge the Band 1 amount on the first visit as a number of people don't return for the follow-up. They now even make you pay the Band 1 before sitting in the chair as people would sneak out!
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  • brook2jack
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    Band 1 and the fee for an emergency appointment (band 4) are exactly the same. So say you lost a filling and had an emergency appointment to put a temporary filling in youwould pay the equivalent of a band one payment then a band two when you had the permanent filling.
  • Sea_Shell
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    brook2jack wrote: »
    Band 1 and the fee for an emergency appointment (band 4) are exactly the same. So say you lost a filling and had an emergency appointment to put a temporary filling in youwould pay the equivalent of a band one payment then a band two when you had the permanent filling.

    Should it be the "balance" of band 2? Taking off the band 1 payment already made?
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  • brook2jack
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    No, if it was an emergency appointment that is a seperate fee , the same as band one , and the total band two fee will also be payable.
  • Sea_Shell
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    brook2jack wrote: »
    No, if it was an emergency appointment that is a seperate fee , the same as band one , and the total band two fee will also be payable.

    What constitutes an emergency appointment?

    I used my dentists "sit and wait" service for a temporary filling (broken tooth :(), and the paperwork notes Band 1 charge. I need to go back in January for a permanent filling.
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  • brook2jack
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    That would fulfill the requirements for an emergency appointment .
    So you have been charged for an emergency appointment which is the same charge as a band one but is a seperate and distinct course of treatment , then you will have to pay for the full band two treatment.

    Sit and wait appointments are not for routine appointments and the fact you had a broken tooth which needed a temporary filling puts it into the emergency band four treatment.
  • Sea_Shell
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    Just by way of an update...

    I've been and had my permanent filling, with no additional charge made on top of the band 1 already paid for the "emergency".

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  • Toothsmith
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    That sounds like a mistake has been made to me.
    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.
  • unforeseen
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    brook2jack wrote: »
    That would fulfill the requirements for an emergency appointment .
    So you have been charged for an emergency appointment which is the same charge as a band one but is a seperate and distinct course of treatment , then you will have to pay for the full band two treatment.

    Sit and wait appointments are not for routine appointments and the fact you had a broken tooth which needed a temporary filling puts it into the emergency band four treatment.

    So, are you saying that band 1 is only for your routine check ups, effectively? As you are implying that any other appointment would be classed as emergency.
  • jackieblack
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    unforeseen wrote: »
    So, are you saying that band 1 is only for your routine check ups, effectively? As you are implying that any other appointment would be classed as emergency.

    https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/dental-health/how-much-will-i-pay-for-nhs-dental-treatment/

    Band 1: £22.70

    Covers an examination, diagnosis and advice. If necessary, it also includes X-rays, a scale and polish, and planning for further treatment.



    Emergency or urgent treatment

    If you require urgent care, you'll pay a Band 1 charge of £22.70.

    Most urgent treatments can be done in one appointment.

    Once your urgent course of treatment is complete, you may be advised to make another appointment for a separate course of non-urgent treatment.

    In this case, the relevant NHS banding charge will apply.
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