In the UK, dentists operate under the National Health Service (NHS) for a subsidized or private fee. Some people who qualify for specific benefits may receive a higher level of dental care subsidiary or may receive some free treatments.
What happens when you go to an NHS dentist?
When you visit your dentist for a checkup, he or she will first conduct an examination or evaluation.
This is the first part of every NHS treatment and is included in the “One Band” fee.
The NHS website claims that this is £23.80.
You don’t have to be registered with a dentist like you are with a GP to get NHS treatment.
You should therefore not be asked to see or pay for any private work before being approved by an NHS dentist.
However, if you want cosmetic dental treatment, such as teeth whitening, this must be done privately at an additional cost.
Different dental surgeries may have their own specific prices for this type of treatment.
During your checkup, your dentist will evaluate your mouth, teeth and gums and advise you on how to care for them.
Source: | This article first appeared on Express.co.uk
