Dental-Clinique is happy to offer the full compliment of NHS and Private treatments to all its patients. We have practices across Sandwell and Walsall allowing us to see all patients without unreasonable delay. Offering early morning, late evening and weekend appointments for all patients means we can help make your attendance as convenient as possible. The interval between check-ups will depend on how healthy your mouth, teeth and gums are at different times of your life. This will change with changes in your general health or lifestyle, and your risk of future problems. The time until your next check up could be as short as three months or as long as two years and is all dependent on your level of risk. Our dentists will discuss this with you along with any other queries you may have as regards your care/concerns, treatment options, and costs.
If you have problems with your mouth or teeth between planned check-ups, please contact us to ask for an earlier appointment.
NHS Dental Charges (correct 1st April 2011)
If you are not exempt from charges, you should pay one of the following charges for each course of treatment you receive: (correct from 01/04/2011)
Band 1 - £17.00
This covers an examination, diagnosis (e.g. X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if needed, and application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant. If you require urgent care, even if your urgent treatment needs more than one appointment to complete, you will only need to pay one Band 1 charge.
Band 2 - £47.00
This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or if your dentist needs to take out one or more of your teeth.
Band 3 - £204.00
This covers everything listed in bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures and bridges.
Free NHS dental treatment or help with health costs
You may be eligible for help with all or part of the costs of your NHS dental treatment. You will be asked at your dental appointment to show the practice written proof.
Click here to download the NHS Leaflet ‘Guide to NHS Dental Services in England’ http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/documents/digitalasset/dh_097435.pdf
Urgent Dental Treatment
For dental emergencies please contact the practice directly for advice. If the practice is closed an answering machine message will provide further information.
Alternatively please contact NHS Direct for further advice on 0845 46 47