NHS Orthodontic Treatment Advice...

LadyMorticia

I was lucky. I had my braces put on a month or so before my 18th birthday so therefore wasn't charged. Any of the ortho work I have now relating to my braces is free, because I started treatment when I was under 18.

I really empathize with people who have to pay for orthodontics. I can imagine it's very heavy on the wallet.

xx

alison999

anguk wrote: »

My daughter was referred to the nearest dental hospital, it was about 2 months before we heard anything and her appointment is next month, so about 3 months in total which is quicker than I thought it would be. I'm not holding out much hope of them doing anything though as they state in the letter that they're happy to see her and give advice but as they've got a shortage of orthodontists they'll only actually treat a very small amount of severe cases and the waiting list is very long. I'll know more when we go next month but I've got a feeling we'll be having to make the choice of finding about £2,000 :eek: or leaving her teeth as they are. It's her top front teeth that have the problem so I've already started to have a look at private orthodontists and there is a good one about 40 miles away who do "plans" that allow you to pay £100 a month over 18 months but they still have a waiting list of up to a year! Even £100 a month is going to be a struggle, OH is disabled & I'm his carer so we live on benefits.

I really feel strongly about the mess that the goverment has made of NHS dentistry, if someone needs treatment they should be able to get it, especially if they're a child and entitled to NHS treatment.

i agree but some people would say that a child hasnt paid anything into the system and therefore ISNT entitled. a patient actually said that to me once! just remember that cheaper options arent always the best