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banjo
02-06-2009, 17:44
Would anyone know for definite at what age a man gets free dental treatment ?

Thanks. :angel:
Maggy
02-06-2009, 17:45
Would anyone know for definite at what age a man gets free dental treatment ?

Thanks. :angel:

As an OAP or if they are on benefits.
banjo
02-06-2009, 17:46
As an OAP
dilli-theclaw
02-06-2009, 17:46
Or a low income

http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1786.aspx?CategoryID=74&SubCategoryID=74
banjo
02-06-2009, 17:52
Ah, things are getting complicated, not on any benefits that are applicable so just a matter of being over 60 !
Maggy
02-06-2009, 17:59
Ah, things are getting complicated, not on any benefits that are applicable so just a matter of being over 60 !

65
banjo
02-06-2009, 18:05
Thank you, reps sent :)
lucy7
02-06-2009, 18:09
The joys of getting older...........

Free dental care
Free buss pass


Whats the rest??? ;):)
Lord Nikon
02-06-2009, 18:10
memory loss?
dilli-theclaw
02-06-2009, 18:11
The joys of getting older...........

Free dental care
Free buss pass


Whats the rest??? ;):)
Hey - watch it, I've got a bus pass ;)
lucy7
02-06-2009, 18:14
Hey - watch it, I've got a bus pass ;)



Whoops!!!!
Lord Nikon
02-06-2009, 18:14
Quad Erat Demonstrandum
lucy7
02-06-2009, 18:15
memory loss?


Free TV lisence?

(That spelt right??)

---------- Post added at 18:15 ---------- Previous post was at 18:15 ----------

Quad Erat Demonstrandum



OMG.....................what did he say???
dilli-theclaw
02-06-2009, 18:16
Quad Erat DemonstrandumI don't however speak latin. Google seems to suggest you are asking for proof?
Welshchris
02-06-2009, 18:18
free incontinence pants lol
Lord Nikon
02-06-2009, 18:34
I don't however speak latin. Google seems to suggest you are asking for proof?

Actually Quod Erat Demonstrandum is QED - That which was to be proved.
It was more of a joke at lucy7 for forgetting what else was available...
joglynne
02-06-2009, 18:34
:erm: I don't think you get free dental treatment just because you are over 60/65. You do get free NHS dental examinations if you are over 60 and live in Wales but that's about it unless you qualify for certain benefits or are accepted to be on a low income.

The odd qualifier is prisoners but that's a bit of an extreme way to get out of paying.

Details about age conditions can be found here, (http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/HealthCosts/1546.aspx) and benefit/income details are here (http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/health/help_with_health_costs.htm#helpwithdentaltreatment ).
lucy7
02-06-2009, 18:48
Actually Quod Erat Demonstrandum is QED - That which was to be proved.
It was more of a joke at lucy7 for forgetting what else was available...




I dish it out Lord.....I can take it!!! ;):);)
Lord Nikon
02-06-2009, 18:56
That's why I made the joke, I knew you wouldn't take offense at it :D
tweetypie/8
02-06-2009, 23:47
Would anyone know for definite at what age a man gets free dental treatment ?

Thanks. :angel:

95 if your lucky.;)
joglynne
03-06-2009, 00:21
95 if your lucky.;)

and then only if you have a parent with you. ;)
nomadking
03-06-2009, 00:25
I don't however speak latin. Google seems to suggest you are asking for proof?

Isn't that a disabled bus pass, the OAP ones have a blue band on the right.
Nidge
03-06-2009, 04:11
Would anyone know for definite at what age a man gets free dental treatment ?

Thanks. :angel:

I've got dental cover which covers me for up to £2,000 of dental work in a 4 month period. Oh by the way I hate dentists with a passion.
dilli-theclaw
03-06-2009, 07:02
Isn't that a disabled bus pass, the OAP ones have a blue band on the right.Yip - certainly is.
AndyCambs
03-06-2009, 08:20
I believe there is no age limit at which you automatically get free NHS dental treatment. The three tiered charges apply to all - the only exception being if you are on benefits - Pension Credit Savings Credit is one benefit that would entitle you to free treatment. (Which means it's means-tested.)

Otherwise the standard NHS charges are:
Tier 1 - £16.50 (covers inspection/cleaning)
Tier 2 - £45.60 (covers all Tier 1, plus any fillings, extractions, or root canal work)
Tier 3 - £198 (covers all Tier 1 and 2, plus crowns)

See here (http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Documents/Dentists/2009/DS_A4_poster_accessible2009.pdf) for the charge list
and here (http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_097431) for the details of who can get it free

If you have your teeth checked as part of an annual or six monthly inspection, then you don't have to pay for any further treatment in a two month period.
banjo
03-06-2009, 09:10
Thank you Andy, very informative.
AndyCambs
03-06-2009, 09:34
Thank you Andy, very informative.

AND it still hurts when you have a tooth out!
banjo
03-06-2009, 09:43
AND it still hurts when you have a tooth out!

I agree but it adds insult to injury when you have to pay for the privilege :angel:
AndyCambs
03-06-2009, 16:52
I agree but it adds insult to injury when you have to pay for the privilege :angel:

And have to go back for medication because there is an infection.
lauzjp
03-06-2009, 17:12
I believe there is no age limit at which you automatically get free NHS dental treatment. The three tiered charges apply to all - the only exception being if you are on benefits - Pension Credit Savings Credit is one benefit that would entitle you to free treatment. (Which means it's means-tested.)

Otherwise the standard NHS charges are:
Tier 1 - £16.50 (covers inspection/cleaning)
Tier 2 - £45.60 (covers all Tier 1, plus any fillings, extractions, or root canal work)
Tier 3 - £198 (covers all Tier 1 and 2, plus crowns)

See here (http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Documents/Dentists/2009/DS_A4_poster_accessible2009.pdf) for the charge list
and here (http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_097431) for the details of who can get it free

If you have your teeth checked as part of an annual or six monthly inspection, then you don't have to pay for any further treatment in a two month period.

hence why I shall have to put up with toothache until hubby gets paid. aaaaaaaaaagh! :bigcry:
CHiLL
03-06-2009, 17:28
What's the cost of having braces and that for adults? I had them during some of = my teenage years, but had them taken off early because I didn't clean them properly. Granted, you can't really tell my teeth are off just by looking at me...but its one of those things that I want sorted.
Maggy
03-06-2009, 18:10
Just cost me £46 for one examination,5 fillings,one extraction,3 X-rays,and some root canal work all paid in advance.So the money is in someone else's account and I have to wait one whole month plus one week before I get treatment...Dentists have us just where they want us..under the heel.:(
banjo
03-06-2009, 19:55
Maggy, my check up and one filling cost me £46 so I think you got a better deal, if you see what I mean :)
Maggy
03-06-2009, 20:07
Maggy, my check up and one filling cost me £46 so I think you got a better deal, if you see what I mean :)

;) Shhh! I was lucky to find the only NHS dentist in the area STILL accepting clients..the big drawback being the long waits between appointments.
banjo
03-06-2009, 20:17
So do you think that if I had more work done like you, that I would have paid £46 on the NHS ?
Maggy
03-06-2009, 20:35
So do you think that if I had more work done like you, that I would have paid £46 on the NHS ?

I believe so..or you would have paid less for your treatment on the NHS.
banjo
03-06-2009, 20:40
I did have it done on the NHS ? Thanks for the information and I won't tell anyone, honest :)
morrison
03-06-2009, 23:31
Do not beleive them. I am 85 years and I have just paid £45.50 for two fillings with a National Health Dentist.
Maggy
03-06-2009, 23:39
Do not beleive them. I am 85 years and I have just paid £45.50 for two fillings with a National Health Dentist.

Then you march right back and complain long and loud and if you get no joy go and see the local Age Concern about claiming your money back...

Children and OAP are entitled to free dental care.
joglynne
03-06-2009, 23:49
Then you march right back and complain long and loud and if you get no joy go and see the local Age Concern about claiming your money back...

Children and OAP are entitled to free dental care.

Maggy I'm not disputing what you say but could you give a link that shows that OAPs get free dental treatment?
Maggy
03-06-2009, 23:58
Sorry jo this (http://www.whatprice.co.uk/dentist/nhs-prices.html) is the best I can do..my connection is really slow tonight...Just when I was bidding on Ebay too..:(
joglynne
04-06-2009, 00:22
Sorry jo this (http://www.whatprice.co.uk/dentist/nhs-prices.html) is the best I can do..my connection is really slow tonight...Just when I was bidding on Ebay too..:(

Hope you manage to make the winning bid. :D

Your link gives the same information I linked to earlier. (http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34806526-post17.html) I can't find any evidence to confirm that OAPs can get free dental treatment unless they satisfy certain low income requirements.

Seems wrong if this is the case. Maybe the powers that be assume people loose all their teeth prior to retiring. :D
AndyCambs
04-06-2009, 05:24
The link I gave earlier says that in addition to expectant mothers and those under 16, the only others who receive free dental treatment are those in receipt of benefits, which includes pension credits. So even if you are over 65, and in receipt of a state pension, then you will still need to pay the tiered charges for dental treatment.
If you receive Pension Credit (which is means tested) then you can have free dental treatment.
Charlie_Bubble
04-06-2009, 06:51
My mum is an OAP and doesn't get free dental care. She went to the dentist last week and had to pay for her checkup/cleaning etc.

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Personally, my wife and I are on hols at the moment and had our teeth checked while we are here. 2 x checkup, 2 x cleaning & polishing, 3 x filling for me and 4 x filling for the Mrs, total, less than £80. Sod rip-off Britain, we'll get our teeth done for a decent price. :)
banjo
04-06-2009, 07:12
Thank you all for contributing to this thread, but this is terrible to think that pensioners should have to pay for dental treatment, does anyone know if the Welsh or Scottish people have to pay as they seam to get prescriptions etc free.
joglynne
04-06-2009, 09:37
Thank you all for contributing to this thread, but this is terrible to think that pensioners should have to pay for dental treatment, does anyone know if the Welsh or Scottish people have to pay as they seam to get prescriptions etc free.

In Scotland you can get free dental checkups at any age. In Wales you get free checkups if you are over 60 but then in both Scotland and Wales you have to pay for any subsequent treatment if you do not qualify for free treatment under low income regulations.

All this information is in the following link.

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/health/help_with_health_costs.htm#helpwithdentaltreatment
lauzjp
04-06-2009, 12:49
Personally, my wife and I are on hols at the moment and had our teeth checked while we are here. 2 x checkup, 2 x cleaning & polishing, 3 x filling for me and 4 x filling for the Mrs, total, less than £80. Sod rip-off Britain, we'll get our teeth done for a decent price. :)

blimey, where exactly are you on holiday Charlie?!
Maggy
04-06-2009, 13:14
I think the biggest bugbear in all this is the effort it takes to actually FIND an NHS dentist.:mad:
Salu
04-06-2009, 15:37
Just to confirm that unfortunately pensioners are not entitled to free NHS dental treatment per se in England.