Treatments

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.

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. We have given an example of the new NHS fee structure under our price list page. 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.

Some crowns/bridges/dentures/fillings such as composite bonding are not covered under the NHS. Please ask your dentist what the best option for you is.