NHS Dental Services

NHS Dental Services

You’ll be entitled to free dental treatment if you:

• Are under the age of 26
• Expecting a baby
• Had a baby in the last 12 months
• Have a valid HC2 certificate

You may be entitled to the HC2 exemption if you receive a very low income, and you or your partner receive:

• Income based job seekers allowance
• Income related employment support allowance
• Income Support
• Valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate

If you do not receive any of the above exemptions then you are entitled to pay for your NHS dental treatment.

What treatment can I have under the NHS?

The NHS covers clinically necessary treatments. These include:

• Yearly exams
• Radiographs
• Amalgam fillings
• Scale and Polish
• White fillings on front teeth
• Crowns/Bridges
• Veneers
• Root Canal Treatment
• Extractions
• Dentures

What treatment am I not allowed under the NHS?

Dental treatment considered as cosmetic work is not covered under the NHS. Treatments such as:

• White fillings on back teeth
• All porcelain crown & bridges
• Orthodontic treatment
• Tooth whitening