Comments on: NHS dental charges in England http://www.dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/nhs-dental-charges-in-england/ NHS and Private Dental Treatment | Dental Treatment Abroad | Dental Information Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:56:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Di http://www.dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/nhs-dental-charges-in-england/comment-page-1/#comment-210 Di Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:49:25 +0000 http://dentistforum.co.uk/?p=87#comment-210 Yes over 60s do have to pay Boden unless you get certain benefits such as pension credit. Yes over 60s do have to pay Boden unless you get certain benefits such as pension credit.

]]> By: Di http://www.dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/nhs-dental-charges-in-england/comment-page-1/#comment-209 Di Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:45:45 +0000 http://dentistforum.co.uk/?p=87#comment-209 I just had two front teeth out from a broken bridge . The dentist gave me an immediate temporary plastic denture with 3 teeth on, just until my gums had healed. I understood quite clearly from him that after that he would replace the temporary denture with a permanent one. They are now demanding payment and saying my treatment is finished and the temp denture is all I will get unless I pay another £198. Surely that can't be right? They didn't give me a copy of the treatment plan but were following one recommended by a dental specialist at hospital which clearly stated I need a chrome denture. The temp denture falls out when I open my mouth and because of other health problems makes my mouth raw. It was agreed that plastic wouldn't be suitable. The practice manager is now saying that I should have opted to go without front teeth at all until my guns had healed in 3 months then I would have got the proper denture and only the temporary non fitting thing is what I'm allowed. I just had two front teeth out from a broken bridge . The dentist gave me an immediate temporary plastic denture with 3 teeth on, just until my gums had healed. I understood quite clearly from him that after that he would replace the temporary denture with a permanent one. They are now demanding payment and saying my treatment is finished and the temp denture is all I will get unless I pay another £198. Surely that can’t be right? They didn’t give me a copy of the treatment plan but were following one recommended by a dental specialist at hospital which clearly stated I need a chrome denture. The temp denture falls out when I open my mouth and because of other health problems makes my mouth raw. It was agreed that plastic wouldn’t be suitable. The practice manager is now saying that I should have opted to go without front teeth at all until my guns had healed in 3 months then I would have got the proper denture and only the temporary non fitting thing is what I’m allowed.

]]> By: Geri http://www.dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/nhs-dental-charges-in-england/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Geri Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:29:46 +0000 http://dentistforum.co.uk/?p=87#comment-180 How much do porcelain inlays cost. Can i get these on the NHS? As a private dentist is telling me it costs £900 that is very expensive or is this normal? Thank you for any expert advice. How much do porcelain inlays cost. Can i get these on the NHS?
As a private dentist is telling me it costs £900 that is very expensive or is this normal?

Thank you for any expert advice.

]]> By: BODEN http://www.dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/nhs-dental-charges-in-england/comment-page-1/#comment-173 BODEN Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:28:55 +0000 http://dentistforum.co.uk/?p=87#comment-173 over 60s do they have to pay for dental treatment over 60s do they have to pay for dental treatment

]]> By: Hayley http://www.dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/nhs-dental-charges-in-england/comment-page-1/#comment-172 Hayley Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:43:45 +0000 http://dentistforum.co.uk/?p=87#comment-172 Hi I got made redundant 2 months ago and im earning silly money signing on at job centre, i have a molar tooth come through and now have to many teeth in my mouth, this is causing me alot of pain and i think i definatley need at least 2 teeth out, what can i expect to pay Thanks Hi

I got made redundant 2 months ago and im earning silly money signing on at job centre, i have a molar tooth come through and now have to many teeth in my mouth, this is causing me alot of pain and i think i definatley need at least 2 teeth out,
what can i expect to pay
Thanks

]]> By: Obie http://www.dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/nhs-dental-charges-in-england/comment-page-1/#comment-139 Obie Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:36:36 +0000 http://dentistforum.co.uk/?p=87#comment-139 I saw my dentist in Sept when he had to extract a tooth that was near the front, he gave me a tooth on a pallet which he said would only last 6 months and told me a bridge would be better. When I asked would bridges be included in the £198 that I have already paid, he said that he only does them privately and would cost £800 for one tooth! can't I get a bridge done on the NHS? or is this classed as cosmetic? I saw my dentist in Sept when he had to extract a tooth that was near the front, he gave me a tooth on a pallet which he said would only last 6 months and told me a bridge would be better. When I asked would bridges be included in the £198 that I have already paid, he said that he only does them privately and would cost £800 for one tooth! can’t I get a bridge done on the NHS? or is this classed as cosmetic?

]]> By: dentalmad http://www.dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/nhs-dental-charges-in-england/comment-page-1/#comment-135 dentalmad Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:22:32 +0000 http://dentistforum.co.uk/?p=87#comment-135 I am unemployed (JSA) and the NHS dentist that I saw put into 2 temporary filings (which took about 2mins) however he then said that he wont do root canal (and all the other work) under the nhs. he said that he will do it privately for £81 per root canal - which is 1 1/2 weeks jsa money! is this legal? if so, what i am meant to do? It seems mad as now it is causing mental health issues and stopping me gaining employment - even with a degree - which is obviously costing far more than dental work.. I am unemployed (JSA) and the NHS dentist that I saw put into 2 temporary filings (which took about 2mins) however he then said that he wont do root canal (and all the other work) under the nhs.

he said that he will do it privately for £81 per root canal – which is 1 1/2 weeks jsa money!

is this legal? if so, what i am meant to do?

It seems mad as now it is causing mental health issues and stopping me gaining employment – even with a degree – which is obviously costing far more than dental work..

]]> By: Ross http://www.dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/nhs-dental-charges-in-england/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Ross Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:18:19 +0000 http://dentistforum.co.uk/?p=87#comment-120 Thank you for the link. Thank you for the link.

]]> By: admin http://www.dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/nhs-dental-charges-in-england/comment-page-1/#comment-118 admin Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:05:33 +0000 http://dentistforum.co.uk/?p=87#comment-118 For complaints procedures see this post http://dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/how-to-make-a-complaint-about-dental-treatment/ For complaints procedures see this post http://dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/how-to-make-a-complaint-about-dental-treatment/

]]> By: Ross http://www.dentistforum.co.uk/nhs-dentistry/nhs-dental-charges-in-england/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Ross Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:04:15 +0000 http://dentistforum.co.uk/?p=87#comment-113 I went to get a cast created for a mouth guard as I grind my teeth at night. I also asked the dentist to check my gums as they have started to bleed around 1 tooth when I brush all of which she did. I have now gone to collect my guard but they have charged me for a check up and clean at £16.20. I didn’t have any cleaning done as I was in a hurry and ended up leaving the surgery with the cast stuff (sorry cannot remember what it was called but it tasted horrible) around my teeth and mouth. The dentist did have a quick look at the gum that bleeds but it was only a quick look before the cast went in. I did refuse to pay this charge as I didn’t have the cleaning done but I was told that as I had signed a form I had too pay or I could end up in court! Is this correct, can a quick look at a gum cost £16.20 even though the dentist didn’t actually touch the tooth or gum? Is there any course of action for a complaint, should I just write to the practice manger or is there an ombudsman group? Thanks, I went to get a cast created for a mouth guard as I grind my teeth at night. I also asked the dentist to check my gums as they have started to bleed around 1 tooth when I brush all of which she did.

I have now gone to collect my guard but they have charged me for a check up and clean at £16.20. I didn’t have any cleaning done as I was in a hurry and ended up leaving the surgery with the cast stuff (sorry cannot remember what it was called but it tasted horrible) around my teeth and mouth.

The dentist did have a quick look at the gum that bleeds but it was only a quick look before the cast went in. I did refuse to pay this charge as I didn’t have the cleaning done but I was told that as I had signed a form I had too pay or I could end up in court!

Is this correct, can a quick look at a gum cost £16.20 even though the dentist didn’t actually touch the tooth or gum? Is there any course of action for a complaint, should I just write to the practice manger or is there an ombudsman group?

Thanks,

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