There’s no dental charge:
- for denture repairs
- to have stitches removed
You will continue to receive free services from your NHS dentist if, when the treatment starts you are;
- aged under 18,
- aged 18 and in full-time education,
- pregnant or have had a baby in the 12 months before treatment starts.
Or, when the treatment starts or when the charge is made;
- you are getting, or your partner gets Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.
- you are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
- you are named on a valid HC2 certificate.
Your dentist will ask for evidence that you are entitled to free NHS dental treatment.
If you are named on a valid HC3 certificate, you may be eligible for partial help with dental costs.