Your local NHS dentist in Bradford On Avon
NHS dental care includes treatment that keeps your teeth, gums and life healthy. This will include services such as general check-ups and should you need treatment for fillings or broken teeth etc. Cosmetic dentistry such as teeth whitening or adult braces are not covered on the NHS as these services are deemed to be non-essential to your health. As an NHS dental patient, you are of course welcome to pay for cosmetic and non-essential treatment. We offer 0% interest and finance plans to help with the cost.
All children under the age of 18 are entitled to free dental treatment on the NHS.
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The cost for NHS dental treatment in Bradford On Avon
NHS dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you are expected to pay a contribution towards the cost of your dental care.
The NHS have introduced 3 bands of NHS dental treatments:
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Band 1 This includes a regular dental check-up and will cover the costs of examination, diagnosis and advice. If necessary, it will also include X-rays, a scale and polish and planning further treatment. The cost in this band also covers urgent or emergency treatment to help stop or reduce any pain that you are experiencing. |
£26.80 |
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Band 2 This covers everything mentioned in the first band of treatment, plus it will include treatment for fillings, root canal, periodontal care and the extractions of teeth. |
£73.50 |
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Band 3 Band 3 includes everything mentioned in band 1 and 2 treatment plus more complex dental treatments involving the construction of appliances such as dentures, crowns and bridges. |
£319.10 |
Patients entitled to free NHS dental treatment at Dentalcare Bradford On Avon
You do not have to pay for NHS dental treatment if you’re:
- Under 18 or under 19 and in full-time education
- Pregnant or have had a baby in the past 12 months
- Being treated in an NHS hospital and your treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist (you may still have to pay for dentures and bridges)
- Receiving low income benefits or you’re under 20 and a dependent of someone who is receiving low income benefits
You are entitled to free NHS dental treatment if you or your spouse receive:
- Income support
- Income related employment and support allowance
- Income-based jobseeker’s allowance
- Pension credit guarantee credit
- Universal credit and meet the criteria
You can also receive free NHS dental treatment if:
- You are named on a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
- You are named on a valid HC2 certificate which is available for people on a low income
Dental fees
At Dentalcare Bradford On Avon, we treat every patient as an individuals, therefore each treatment plan is completely bespoke.
Finance
We offer finance options because we believe everyone should be able to benefit from high-quality dental care.
Before & after
We are often told by our patients that the dental treatments we have provided has dramatically improved their quality of life.