Nhs Patients In Colchester
YOUR ESSENTIAL DENTAL CARE SERVICE
NHS dENTAL cARE
Dental Health Service
NHS care is focused on essential dental health services. Cosmetic procedures, including white fillings, cosmetic crowns, and veneers, are available as private treatments only. During your consultation, your dentist will clarify if your proposed treatment is NHS-covered or requires private care.
If you are not registered with us and require an emergency appointment please call NHS 111.
Nhs Patient Charges
The NHS charges are structured into fixed price bands. This fee schedule came into effect on 1 April 2015.
NHS dental care remains free for children under 18 (or under 19 in full-time education), pregnant women, new mothers, and patients on certain state benefits.
Band 1 – £27.40
Includes an examination, diagnosis (X-rays if needed), advice, a scale and polish, and the application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant.
Band 2 – £75.30
Covers everything in Band 1 plus any additional treatment, such as fillings, root canal work, or tooth extractions.
Band 3 – £326.70
Encompasses all services in Bands 1 and 2, plus more extensive procedures like crowns, dentures, and bridges.
Urgent Treatment
Urgent care is offered under a Band 1 charge, even if multiple appointments are required to complete treatment.
NHS aPPOINTMENTS
Making An Appointment
Due to NHS funding structures, patients are no longer registered with a particular dentist. However, we always aim to arrange appointments with your preferred dentist where possible. The Smile Clinic allocates specific hours for NHS care, which may mean a wait time for appointments.
- Urgent Treatment: Emergency NHS treatment is available to relieve severe pain or stabilise your condition until a regular appointment can be scheduled.
- Missing Appointments: Patients who fail to attend two appointments within a 12-month period will be removed from our NHS patient list and will not be able to rebook. Additionally, patients who do not attend a routine examination within two years will be automatically removed from our NHS list. Re-registration will only be possible if we are accepting new NHS patients at that time.
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Nhs Dentistry At The Smile Clinic
We’re committed to offering high-quality dental care to all patients. Below you’ll find essential information on NHS dental care at The Smile Clinic, including NHS charges, appointment guidance, treatment options, and policies.
Appointment Reminders and Recalls
Payment Policy
Cancellations
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Private Care Options
You have the flexibility to choose private treatment for certain procedures, which provides access to a broader range of materials, additional time with your dentist, and a higher quality aesthetic result. Cosmetic treatments and certain advanced procedures not covered by NHS are available privately. In some cases, private care may also offer a more cost-effective solution.
Are you a patient looking for a new dentist? Look no further and book an appointment today!
Call us on 01206 767 471 or click the button below to book your consultation.