NHS Dentist
NHS dentistry provides comprehensive care, from routine check-ups to urgent treatments.
NHS Dentist in Dulwich with Smile 4 U
NHS dentistry covers all types of treatment both minor and major for those people with urgent dental problems. As well as regular dental check ups the main categories of treatment that are offered to NHS patients are:
The NHS can offer other treatments as well.
Treatments are banded.
The role of an NHS dentist will be to examine the teeth and gums and arrive at a diagnosis. She/he will do this by:
- Carrying out an initial consultation before deciding on a course of treatment.
- Offer comprehensive information on NHS payment banding
- Complete all tasks necessary to restore and maintain the health of the mouth, teeth and gums.
How to Schedule Your Appointment with One of Our NHS Dentists:
When you book with Smile 4 U NHS dental services, we will take details like your name, date of birth and your contact details before we make your first appointment. Your Smile 4 U dentist will always do the very best to ensure you get the very best possible result. We are proud to be a child-friendly offering free NHS services to children under the age of 18.
What you pay will depend on the treatment that you have. Here is the basic NHS banding for dental treatment. Some people may be exempt from treatment and if that is true in your case, let our reception staff know.
| Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 |
|---|---|---|
| covers diagnosis, examination and advice. X-rays, if necessary and a scale and polish and any planning for ongoing treatment. | covers treatments included by Band 1 along with procedures like fillings, root canal, and tooth extractions. | includes all the treatments in Bands 1 and 2 with other more complex treatments such as bridges, crowns and dentures. |
| £26.80 | £73.50 | £319.10 |
Cosmetic treatments to change how your teeth look are not available on the NHS.
This includes teeth whitening, as well as braces or veneers that aren’t medically needed.
If, within 2 calendar months of completing a course of treatment, you need more treatment from the same or a lower charge band, such as another filling, you do not have to pay anything extra.
If the additional treatment needed is in a higher band, you’ll have to pay for the new NHS course of treatment.
After 2 months have passed since completing a course of treatment, you’ll have to pay the NHS charge band for any further NHS dental treatment.
Certain treatments are guaranteed for 12 months from the date they were completed.
These are:
- fillings
- root fillings
- inlays
- porcelain veneers
- crowns
Treatments provided under this guarantee must be similar or related to the original treatment.
Looking for NHS dental services in Dulwich? Call Smile 4 U today!
Our team will assist you in booking your appointment and provide quality care.
