NHS Dentistry

OVERVIEW

At Smile Works we will offer the full range of NHS dental treatment your dentist believes is clinically necessary to achieve and maintain good oral health. This means that we will provide any treatment you need to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy.

NHS dental treatment does not include cosmetic treatments that are not clinically necessary, such as teeth whitening. Cosmetic treatments like this are used to improve the appearance of your teeth and make them look more attractive, and are only available privately.

Even where treatment is clinically necessary the dentist will offer you a treatment option that is clinically appropriate. If you choose to have alternative treatment options then you will have to pay privately for these.

At your check-up, your dentist may:

  • Carry out a full examination of your mouth, teeth and gums
  • Ask about your general health and any problems you have had with your teeth, mouth or gums since your last visit
  • Ask about and give advice on your diet, smoking and drinking
  • Ask about your teeth-cleaning habits and give you advice on the most appropriate ways to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy
  • Explain any risks, as well as costs, of all treatment you may need
  • Discuss with you when your next visit should be

You don’t necessarily need to see your dentist every six months. Your dentist will recommend how often you should come to see them, based on your current dental health.

If you have problems with your teeth between check-ups, contact your dental practice to make an earlier appointment

AVAILABILITY

Be aware that not all Smile Work Dental Practices will have the capacity to take on new NHS patients all the time and you may have to join a waiting list or contact other practices before you find a NHS dentist with capacity to accept new patients. You should also be aware that even if you filled in a registration form at your first visit to the practice, so that the dentist can add you to their patient database, that does not mean that you have guaranteed access to a new NHS dental appointment in the future. If the dentist’s quota for NHS patients has been reached by the time you contact the practice you may not be offered an NHS appointment. In that case you can either choose to be seen privately, join a waiting list or look for a different dentist who is taking on new NHS patients.

We are not taking on new patients at the present time at the following practices.

Smile Works – Malinslee

Smile Works  – Woodside

DENTAL EMERGENCY

Dental emergency and out-of-hours care

If you require urgent treatment, please contact your usual dental practice, as they may be able to see you or direct you to an urgent care dental service. If you do not have a regular dentist, contact NHS 111 for advice on where you can get urgent care.

Emergency dental treatment will deal with the problem at hand. You may be advised to make another appointment for a separate course of non-urgent treatment. In this case, you will have to pay a second charge in the relevant treatment band.

FINANCE

0% Finance and Low cost loans are available. Affordable ways to pay for the treatment you want. Spread the cost of treatment over a period which suits you. A much more affordable alternative to credit cards or bank loans. Easy to repay by direct debit. Discuss your options with your treatment coordinator, Dentist.

NHS Charges

Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. The information on this page explains what you may have to pay for your NHS dental treatment.

NHS Dental Charges from 1st April 2016

Emergency dental treatment – £23.80

Band 1 course of treatment – £23.80
This covers an examination, diagnosis (including X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if clinically needed, and preventative care such as the application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant if appropriate.

Band 2 course of treatment – £65.20
This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or removal of teeth but not more complex items covered by Band 3.

Band 3 course of treatment – £282.80
This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures, bridges and other laboratory work.

Exemptions

Some patients do not have to pay these costs. If this is the case for you, the NHS will ask to see proof of your entitlement. This could be a Prescription Pre-Payment Certificate (PPC), benefit award notice or an exemption certificate. Find out if you are entitled to help with health costs.

Dishonestly claiming that you are exempt from charges is unlawful and unfair to the NHS. The NHS carries out checks to make sure people do not claim dishonestly.

Patients found to have wrongly claimed to be exempt from charges may be prosecuted for an offence that can lead to a criminal record. They would have to pay the charge due, plus a penalty charge of up to £100.

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The Halfway house payment plan
Are you considering NHS dental treatment, but are unsure about the best way to pay for it? If so, you might be interested in the payment plan[s] we offer to fund your treatment.

How do I apply?
You will need to complete a simple, online credit application, which one of our staff can help you with. The information is transmitted to the lender immediately and a reply is usually received by return. You can then either sign a credit agreement that we print for you, or have it emailed for you to complete at home.

How much can I borrow?
You can borrow between £350 and £25,000, subject to status. You must be aged 18 and over to apply, and you must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.

Do I have to pay a deposit?
A deposit is not required, but if you want to pay one and so reduce the amount you borrow, this is completely up to you.

How much are the repayments?
Obviously this will depend on the amount you borrow and whether you pay a deposit. Our staff will show you, completely without obligation, the monthly repayments for your particular treatment.

CALCULATOR LINK:
Calculate for yourself the monthly repayments for your treatment by entering the cost in the Chrysalis calculator:

chrysalis finance

How do I make the repayments?
The monthly payments are collected by Direct Debit, starting one month after you sign the credit agreement, and are subject the usual guarantee from your bank.

When can I start the treatment? 
Immediately - as soon as the credit agreement has been signed.

What if I decide that I don’t want the finance? 
There is a statutory ‘cooling off’ period of 14 days after signature during which you can cancel the credit agreement with no cost to you. However, if you have started any treatment which would have been financed, you will have to make other arrangements to pay for it.

Who provides the finance?
The finance is arranged through Chrysalis Finance Ltd., a company authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to carry out the regulated activity of credit broking under Firm Reference Number 631193. *Finance is subject to status. Terms and Conditions apply.

APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES:
“SmileWorks Limited [trading as SmileWorks] is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to carry out the regulated activity of credit broking.”

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