Dentist Treatment NHS?

[rahhdude]

Hey,

Basically i am 19 (only just) and have such bad dental health. I ignored my parents when i was young and failed to keep my oral hygeine up ... which led to crooked teeth and bad teeth in general.
I did attend an orthodontist when i was 13 but then moved and didnt pursue the treatment.

However now i am older and more consious of my appearence i am wondering whether the option of braces is still available to me through the NHS? or monthly payment scheme.
I am a full time mum and currently hold a medical exemption certificate (not sure if this qualifies for anything).

I have been looking at Invisalign? Is this available on NHS at a discounted rate? Im not after anything i can get free i would be happy to pay towards it but quotes are like £6000 for minor and i cant afford that.

Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks x

[nuthatch]

I think I am right in saying if you ask your GP to refer you to the local orthodontic department I am sure you will get help especially as your poor dental health could affect your general health eventually because of infection.
You could phone your local health authority and ask their advice about getting an NHS dentist in your area. Or I think you can find out from the NHS website who is accepting new NHS patients near you.

[tendogs]

Your Primary Care trust is responsibil for NHS Dentistry in your area, call them and see what they hav to say. If you live close to a dental hospital they might offer you help and, there is always NHS Direct who are very helpful.

Cheers,
Dogs

[Goldenleaf]

To answer your question, invisalign is not available on the NHS. All that would be available would be the metal train tracks which you are likely to be too old for anyway