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NHS Wales dental care

NHS dental treatment is designed to support the health of your mouth, teeth and gums. It includes any treatment your dentist considers clinically necessary to help keep your mouth healthy and free from pain.

For most patients, this may include dental examinations, routine treatment and preventive care. The NHS can also provide fillings, root canal treatment, extractions and dental appliances where clinically necessary.

The cost of your NHS dental treatment will depend on the care you need. Use our guide below to learn more about what treatment is available to you as an NHS patient in Wales.

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NHS Wales treatments and costs

The NHS fee structure is complex and varies considerably from patient to patient depending of the treatment required.

Examples of costs can be found on the Gov.Wales website.

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Help with costs

The Welsh Government have produced guidance and services on NHS dental costs and getting help with these. You can view the guidance and services on their website.

You can get free NHS dental treatment if, when the treatment starts, you:

  • Are aged under 18
  • Are aged 18 and in full time education
  • Are pregnant or have had a baby within the 12 month before treatment starts
  • Are an NHS in-patient and the treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist
  • Are an NHS Hospital Dental Service out-patient (there may be a charge for dentures and bridges)

You are also entitled to free dental treatment if when the treatment starts or when the charge is made:

  • you or your partner receive certain benefits including:
  • you are on a low income, read low income scheme
  • you are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate

Free NHS Dental Examination

You get free dental examinations if you are:

  • Aged under 25 on the day you are examined in Wales; or
  • Aged 60 or over on the day you are examined in Wales.

Any subsequent treatment as a result of the free examination carries the appropriate charge.

NHS dental care at mydentist

When you visit a mydentist practice as an NHS patient, your clinician will assess and judge what treatments they consider to be appropriate. They will always make sure you are aware of what treatments are provided by the NHS and what treatments you may opt for on a private basis, should you need, along with associated costs.

How do I find an NHS dentist?

Here at mydentist, we work with our clinicians to provide you with access to both NHS and private dental care, to ensure you get the most out of your smile. If you’re currently looking for a new NHS dentist, we may be able to help. Use our search function to locate a mydentist practice offering NHS services close to you.

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