NHS orthodontics in Plymouth

At Plymouth Orthodontics, we offer both NHS and private orthodontic treatments for young people under 18 years of age. Under 18s can be referred by their general dentist for an NHS orthodontic assessment.

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Do I qualify for NHS treatment?

Since 2006, NHS orthodontic treatment can only be provided to children who meet certain criteria, which means:

Not all children are eligible to receive a course of NHS orthodontic treatment
We can only provide NHS treatment for the more severe orthodontic problems
There is currently a waiting list for NHS orthodontic treatment

Provided the patient meets the criteria they will be eligible for orthodontic treatment funded by the NHS. Examples of these bite problems include:

Significantly crowded teeth
Reverse bite
Protruding teeth
Impacted (buried) teeth
Missing teeth

Do I have to pay for NHS orthodontic treatment?

The NHS funds all the costs of orthodontic treatment for children who qualify according to the set IOTN criteria. The only exception is the charge for replacement of removable appliances lost or damaged beyond repair.

The NHS contract for orthodontics funds all appliances, adjustments and repairs required during the entire treatment. The practitioner is free to choose whatever technique and appliance they wish within these requirements. They are not under an obligation to use or offer any particular appliance. It is not permitted to charge patients under the age of 18 for an appliance or any part of the treatment, nor to insist that part of the treatment is undertaken privately before acceptance as an NHS patient. To do so is, in effect, asking to be paid twice and would be a serious breach of NHS regulations.

Our plans & fees

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Our treatments

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