2007-02-09 03:58:04 · 13 answers · asked by Bobcat 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I wouldn't think so because sick pay only covers days that you're sick! And having cosmetic surgery is not considered ill health. Alhough you won't be fit for work following treatment, you are technically not ill, in the sense that you are ill as a result of the treatment (which is regarded as voluntary treatment and not essential treatment). Your only option is to use you holiday entitlement to cover the days you will be off recovering from the treatment.
2007-02-09 08:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am at the moment spending a fortune having 27 year old metal fillings replaced with porcelain ones and (as I didn't want to have healthy teeth filed down to make bridges) a new partial retainer with my 3 missing teeth on it!!! Seeing the difference already makes it worth all the inconvenience and time. I can smile and know that my teeth look great. The main reason I'm having them done is because the old silver metal fillings were failing (falling out!) and once she'd done the two that broke and suggested replacing the others. I looked at the lovely white fillings and agreed because I can afford to do it. I've no dental insurance and I'm paying one heck of a lot, but I'm lucky enough to be able to afford it. If you have crooked teeth, I'd advise you to get corrective treatment in the same way I advised my sons to get it for their front top teeth. That was definitely the first step to a good smile. And a good smile gives you a huge amount of confidence. Any other treatment can wait until you are rich enough to afford it and have money left to live a life.
2016-05-24 01:18:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I'm only a dental student so i would check this out with your dentist first. However, i think that the only way to get free cosmetic dentistry is if your teeth are considerably "deformed/bad" and this is causing you a lot of stress and you can prove that it is affecting your self-confidence and making you depressed. It is very hard to persuade the NHS that this is the case and so they will usually only pay for dental treatment that is absolutely necessary to prevent bad oral healthcare. However, i would talk with your dentist first as this is a very hard question to answer without first having your teeth checked by a qualified professional dentist who is on the Dental Register. Your dentist will know all about this topic and will know what to do.
2007-02-09 04:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by IDJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your employer. But in most cases, no. Any cosmetic enhancement is the choice of the patient and is not covered by insurance nor sick pay.
2007-02-09 04:01:51 · answer #4 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just call in sick the day you are having your dental work done. They will give you sick pay for this. Just keep your mouth shut. Don't them what you are actually doing.
2007-02-12 03:45:22 · answer #5 · answered by Harry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just don't tell them its cosmetic!
say you need root canal surgery and that they sorted out some cosmetic treatment at the same time if anyone asks
2007-02-09 04:06:29 · answer #6 · answered by billy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if its medically required...if you are doing it of your own free will and its not a medical requirement for your better healthy then no.
2007-02-09 04:06:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's really up to your HR department, different companies have different policies.
2007-02-09 04:01:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doubt it. I would take leave if you think you will need a recovery period.
2007-02-09 04:07:32 · answer #9 · answered by Jewel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think it is why don't you ask your dentist he might be of some help.
2007-02-09 04:02:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋