My teeth need dental work done and I have gaps from previous extractions that I would like filled.?

My Dentist will only do fillings and has said that any other work ie Bridge, Implants, Dentures would have to be paid for. I am exempt from paying for Dental treatment so how does this work?

My teeth need dental work done and I have gaps from previous extractions that I would like filled.?
only essential work is covered by your exemption certificate
Reply:I'm in the same boat as ya bud, have to pay each time, but if you get benefits of some kind may be entitled to some refund?.....
Reply:Why are you exempt? He probably expects payment for these procedures because they are more costly than your routine exam/fillings.
Reply:some work is not covered by exemption
Reply:im the same,, anything other than fillings crowns ets is seen as cosmetic and is only done privately,, i wanted to get braces and have to pay 3000.
Reply:Have you any idea how much an implant or bridge costs?





I have just paid £280 for a white crown at the back of my mouth, I could have had a free silver one, but it would have been obvious, so I paid private.





An implant or a bridge would cost thousands, and you probably would not qualify for dentures.





Your going to have to save up and pay, as the treatment you want may be considered cosmetic.





There is only a certain amount of money in the pot, I'm afraid and unless you have met the criteria for free cosmetic treatment your going to have to go private.








Some people travel to other countries for dental treatment as its cheaper, if that option appeals.
Reply:I would challenge the dentist on this ask for a list of charges i am having a bridge put in soon and i won t have to pay for it





I have a tax credit certificate i don t have to pay for it as its not cosmetic and affects me eating
Reply:Any "cosmetic" dentistry must be done privately, and it is mega-money!!
Reply:Like many things in life nowadays, money grabbing and money talks!


Perhaps Dan would care to expand on how and why won't he have to pay for it.
Reply:I'm in the same boat.. I have 3 spaces that need filling,when i asked if they could bridge the gaps they just said no becuase i don't pay for any of my dental work.. I really need it done and it has affected my whole mouth as i can't chew properly anymore and now i have a really bad cracking jaw that hurts everytime i eat as a result.
Reply:Even if you have insurance, a crown is in the region of £80-100, and an implant will cost around £3,000. The insurance only pays for lab work.


I think you may be able to have dentures with your exemption certificate if you can show that it is affecting your health - i.e. you cannot chew your food.


Try asking Citizen's Advice or your local M.P. (surprising how high people can jump when they receive a letter from The Houses of Parliament!)
Reply:Exenpt patients are entitled to free dentures and bridges. However often it goes over the price level that requires the dentist to apply to the NHS for prior approval before they can start work so some dentists don't want to fill out this paper work-especially if they feel you sill have a high decay rate and it would be made worse by putting a denture or bridge in your mouth. You are not entitles to free implants.
Reply:unfortunatelly any additional work has to come out of your pocket and it is very expensive


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