childrens teeth

[me]

I'm a bit flummoxed!  My thirteen year old has just had 2 fillings and one extraction  and I've been presented with a bill of £180!!!!!  Is this normal or should I query it.  I thought dental treatment was free for the under 18's

[Webmaster]

Did you go to an NHS dentist or a Private dentist? If it was private then I'm afraid that you will have to pay the bill. If it was  an NHS dentist then you should be able to get Free treament if you are:

Under 18
under 19 and in full time education
are pregnant
have given birth in the last twelve months
are getting income support, uncome-based jobseekers Allowance etc


Hope that helps!

[Bride to be]

Hi,

I'm getting married in July, yeah! But I need to get crowns on my front four teeth, boo! I'm wanting to go with the NHS treatment option and was wondering do I pay for each tooth seperately or do I pay one cost  of £198?

Thanks,

Bride to Be!

[riptoff]

If the dentist agrees that the treatment is clinically necessary then you will only pay one fee of £198.

[kj]

depends on what the inital agreement with your dentist was. even if a child is under 18y dentists can charge for the treatment, depending on what the treatment was, for example white fillings on back teeth are likely to be private.

[riptoff]

NHS dental treatment is free for under 18's.
The treatment, therefore, was not done under the NHS. It is your responsibility to ensure the details of the contract before treatment starts.
However, the dentist should have made matters clear before the treatment as much in his own interest as yours.