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Post by mirrororchid on Sept 18, 2020 6:09:26 GMT -5
www.nhs.uk/conditions/orthodontics/#:~:text=NHS%20treatment,it's%20needed%20for%20health%20reasons. NHS treatment NHS orthodontic care is not usually available for adults but it may be approved on a case-by-case basis if it's needed for health reasons. A rating system called Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is used to assess your eligibility for NHS treatment. The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) website has more information about the different grades used for the IOTN. NHS treatment is available for grade 4 and grade 5 cases. Grade 3 cases are usually judged on an individual basis. NHS treatment may also be available if the appearance of your teeth, jaw or face is of concern. You quoted in pounds sterling, so I figured you might be under the auspices of NHS? You have a bigger medical need than many, I'd wager. Maybe find out what grades 3-5 entail. Maybe you qualify. The Brits are likely pretty fed up with the stereotype of Austin Powers teeth. Otherwise, why let the kids under 18 have a free ride?
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Post by lessingham on Sept 18, 2020 8:54:49 GMT -5
NHS orthodontists are bloody hard to get. Took me a year to get my son treated and that was with a sympathetic dentist. I decided to hold fire for the moment.
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Post by northstarmom on Sept 18, 2020 9:47:49 GMT -5
Lessingham- if you have the money, pay out of pocket. You are worthy of having teeth that allow you to enjoy your food.
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Post by saarinista on Sept 18, 2020 12:22:46 GMT -5
NHS orthodontists are bloody hard to get. Took me a year to get my son treated and that was with a sympathetic dentist. I decided to hold fire for the moment. It's more important to take care of your adult son than your own self? Interesting take.
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Post by lessingham on Sept 18, 2020 16:27:26 GMT -5
He was a child at the time. No help for me was available
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