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NHS treatment
All patients under the age of 18 are entitled to receive a free NHS assessment to find out if they are eligible for treatment on the NHS. Eligibility is established using the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN).
Who qualifies for NHS
orthodontic treatment?
NHS funding is given to patients who show a clear medical need for orthodontic treatment. Cases are unlikely to qualify for NHS funding on aesthetic reasons alone. The IOTN gives higher weight to dental health needs including:
- Missing or impacted teeth
- Significant crowding of teeth
- Increased prominence of teeth
- Abnormal bite causing trauma
- Functional problems
NHS waiting list
The government restricts the number of NHS-funded treatments available each year, so there is a waiting list for NHS treatment. Our current waiting list for an NHS assessment is 18-24 months. If you are deemed eligible, the NHS treatment waiting list is an additional 6-12 months.
Find out if your child qualifies
Contact us today to see if your child qualifies for treatment under the NHS.
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