Private & NHS Treatments
Comprehensive dental care for every patient
Private Treatments
There are some items of care which are not available within the NHS, mainly cosmetic treatments, that your dentist will be happy to discuss with you.
We also offer private registration for patients who prefer to pay as they go for treatments on a private basis. This is designed to accommodate patients at times that we will not be able to take on new NHS patients at the practice as we will have reached our capacity for the existing funding provided to us by the local Primary Care Trust.
All the practitioners are happy to offer a full range of cosmetic and specialist dental services including:
Complex Crown & Bridge Work
Advanced restorative solutions to repair and replace damaged or missing teeth with precision-crafted prosthetics.
Veneers
Thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of your teeth to create a beautiful, natural-looking smile.
Cosmetic White Fillings
Tooth-coloured fillings that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth for an invisible restoration.
Tooth Whitening
Professional whitening treatments to restore the natural brightness of your smile safely and effectively.
Dental Implants
Permanent tooth replacement solutions that look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth.
NHS Treatments
The practice offers a full range of NHS treatments dependant upon the patient’s needs and commitment to maintaining oral health. Patients can request services, and express a preference of dentist via the reception.
The NHS prices changed in April 2006 with treatment falling into three bands. Some treatments are not available under the NHS but your dentist will give you a fully itemised treatment plan, listing all the options available to you. Fees are due once your dental care starts.
You may qualify for full or partial exemption from charges.
NHS Treatments Include
Check ups, Scaling, X-rays, Periodontal Treatment, Fillings, Dentures, Crowns, Bridges and biteguards to stop tooth grinding.
Please note: Some crowns, bridges, dentures and fillings such as composite bonding are not covered under the NHS. Please ask your dentist what the best option for you is.
Free NHS Dental Treatment
You can get free dental treatment (including check-ups) if you:
- Are under 18
- Are under 19 and in full time education
- Are pregnant or have given birth in the last 12 months
- Are getting Income Support or income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Also, some people on a low income, including some people getting tax credits, income-related Employment and Support Allowance or the guarantee credit part of Pension Credit can get free NHS dental treatment or treatment at a reduced cost.