Ive just been told I have to pay £700 for a brace for my 10 year old daughter. whats happening to dentists!?

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Ryan	If youre in the UK it should be free on the NHS surely? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Charlotte	thats funny i'm thinking somewhere like hawaii... that includes the whole service- putting them on check ups tightening them monthly and a retainer at the end of this process Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

evil_bunnies_of_death	They are all trying out for roles as the next Bond villain. Novel ideas i know but hey, theyre dentists....what did you expect, laser beams in the kids stickers? Actualy, id watch out for those too..... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RM	That's all??? I paid €4050 for braces for my child - she was 10 when she got them too. On the upside, she's now thirteen, has beautifully straight teeth, and is done with them (apart from a night retainer). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JOHN	quit your job its free Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	At least Dick Turpin wore a mask, daylight robbery Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lori K	My daughter's orthodontia cost over $10,000 US. Feel lucky. Thank goodness my insurance covered most of it. (2 sets of braces and an expander). Of course, it was cosmetic, not really a "medical necessity". Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Burakc96	Ouch! they are going insane Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

no id	That's cheap! It costs $6000 without insurance in the US. If you are lucky, your insurance might cover $1500. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JOHN B	Just making lots of money at our ex pence, they seem to have forgotten who paid for their skills, us, again, tax payers. Write to your M.P. and complain. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Steph	No free healthcare in UK :-) Come to france lady Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	Cant you get them on the national health ,,,under 18,,,? . Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

WIGGLER	-sometimes dentist's tend to reward the public with free services, find out more,.? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

natilly06	it used to be free to get braces. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	greed when i was a kid they got paid per filling which is why we all had so many - and didnt need them most of the time now thankfully that has changed so they grab money where they can... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kev l	they are getting richer...but if she needs them it save lots of money and misery if its done now rather then when she gets older Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Manda:)	there trying to rip people off! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rie 83	Below is a statement from www.dentalhealth.org.uk. Your child is allowed free NHS dental treatment up until the age of 18. You can have orthodontic treatment under the National Health Service or as a private patient. National Health treatment is free for children up to the age of 18 and students up to the age of 19 based as long as there is a clinical need. Other people entitled to free treatment are patients on a low income, pregnant women and nursing mothers. Everyone else has to pay the NHS charges. There is no charge for treatment in hospital departments. You will only be entitled to treatment under the NHS if your condition is serious. Minor problems may be classed as cosmetic and would therefore be charged privately. If you decide to have treatment privately, the orthodontist will be able to estimate the cost of your treatment and give you details. It is always a good idea to discuss the cost fully before treatment and, if necessary, have the cost confirmed in writing to avoid any confusion. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

allgiggles1984	yup NHS is crap when it comes to dentist, they consider it to be fashion treatment now so u pay to get it seems....sucks. i got thrown out of mine cos the y became private, not my fault. so i complained to my NHS ppl and they sort me out with a dentist which sucks, 1.5 mins for £15 and i was mad at them so i rang and said i want better one and its taken a yr and i keep emailing and they keep saying yeah yeah! huh! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LEX	£700.oo!!! What happened to the NHS?We are all paying a fortune into that each week!! and theres BILLIONS in it, where does that money go?????? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

HelpingU	I am sure is their insurance bill, also the location is very important if you go to a rich neighborhood you'll get charged more, because people are willing to pay more. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Gerald	He thinks is will straighten her teeth while in the growing stages. It is not necessary for health or eating. You do not have to pay for the brace. The dentist will obviously not reduce the price so it is affordable... If your daughter is healthy what more can you ask??? Go to another dentist -- Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Vickkkky	if her teeth are really that bad then she should get them for free....I got mine for free and I am 15 my dentist referred me to an orthodontist that do both private and NHS work.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Elaine C	I go to France i think but unforuately ryan its not free in the uk not anymore anything for the goverment to get more money from us!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥ Etheria ♥	Happening????? It has already happened Friend Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

humphries755@btinternet.com	most likely have become infected with that terrable humon decease greedeites Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brighton.england	There a scam, Thats what we pay our taxes for (The NHS). I thought if you was under 16 it was free but when you are over 16 they charge you. But they see it as a good earner as people have to go a couple of times a year, and you dont go to the hospital that often (Hopefully). But remember the whole of the tax system in the uk is to screw over the hard workers and give it to the people on the dole who cant be bothered to work. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mrseadoo72	gotta put there kids thru college somehow now dont they Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Allison	Their crazy Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Harriet	They are going to Barbados for their hols. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No