2007-02-27 04:06:01 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Um no. If it is not free for those who are working, why would it be free for those who do not work?
2007-02-27 04:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by BC 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is free, but only if you are in receipt of some kind of benefit. E.g., Job-seekers allowance, income support, disability allowance, as you need to take these forms along with you to prove you are unemployed. Furthermore it is only free at a dental surgery that treats NHS patients. And the only treatment that is free is basic treatment such as a check-up, clean and polish, and amalgram fillings. If you need more extensive treatment (e.g. crown, bridge) then you get a discount.
2007-02-27 12:31:14 · answer #2 · answered by Spence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK it is as long as your receiving Job seekers allowance, or you or your partner are receiving income support, disability allowance or housing benefit does not count, and you'd need to bring proof of exemption with you.
If you opt for private treatment then obviously you have to pay.
2007-02-27 16:28:26 · answer #3 · answered by The Original Highbury Gal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is your dentist NHS ? If so and you are under 19 or pregnant then yes. Otherwise you would have to pay an NHS charge, which is set fees, and are not too badly priced. If your dentist is private (as mine is) be prepared to be robbed blind !!!!!!
2007-02-27 12:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by Flick J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are in receipt of benefits then yes the basic treatment is free,in the uk although you can't have things like crown work or your fillings changed from amalgam to porcelain. Good luck .
2007-02-27 12:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by magshatch 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you are unemployed, under the age of 16yrs or pregnant! Then yes it is. Unless you want cosmetic dentistry which you would have to pay for e.g tooth whitening
2007-02-27 12:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by moral Lulabella 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in the United States. Maybe in a socialist country.
2007-02-27 12:08:14 · answer #7 · answered by luvguns2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the uk?
yes, u may need 2 show them some documentation, as they're cracking down on fraud.
u can check on the NHS website 4 more info.
link below.
2007-02-27 12:12:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is free but you have to go to the employment office for proof of income then the dentist will want a deposit between £15.00 and £25.00 depending which one you go but you will get thi back after your appointment
2007-02-27 12:21:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, just because you are unemployed doesnt mean you can get free things.
2007-02-27 12:08:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, for basic treatment...all depends if you can find a dentist though !
2007-02-27 12:14:12 · answer #11 · answered by grumpcookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋