{"id":7889,"date":"2019-04-25T09:26:05","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T08:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/?page_id=7889"},"modified":"2025-03-21T12:16:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T11:16:28","slug":"dental-financing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dental-financing\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Finance in the UK: Make Dental Treatment More Affordable"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dental care in the UK<\/a> isn’t cheap, especially with a private dentist, but fortunately, there are various dental financing options<\/strong> that can help make it more affordable.<\/p>

If you’re wondering how you can afford the dental work you need, we’re about to explain your options for dental finance in the UK. You might be able to lower the cost of your treatment by getting dental insurance<\/a> or travelling abroad. There are also several ways to spread the cost into more manageable monthly payments.<\/p>

Whether you want to get implants, braces or veneers on finance – or you need to pay for expensive restorative treatment – we hope this guide helps you make an informed decision.<\/p> Get a free quote for dental treatment abroad<\/a>

How can I afford dental work?<\/h2>

Going to the dentist isn’t cheap. Why? Dentists in the UK must train for at least five years and then undergo a further one or two years of supervised practice before they can practice independently. Any kind of specialisation requires further training.<\/p>

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Of course, they must also purchase all the necessary equipment, employ staff, and cover the cost of running a clinic. So if you feel ripped off after sitting in the dentist’s chair for half an hour, remember you’re paying for much more than just one person’s time.<\/p>

But this is little consolation if you find yourself unable to afford the dental work you need or want. 36% of Brits<\/a> say they have avoided visiting the dentist because of the cost, and that’s not a good situation to be in. <\/p>

Below we explain briefly how the NHS system works and which treatments are unlikely to be covered by the NHS. After that, we’ll go through the different ways you can finance your dental work<\/strong> and make it more affordable.<\/p>

What does the NHS cover?<\/h3>

The NHS dental system provides medically necessary dental care<\/strong> at subsidised rates. The maximum you’ll pay for a single course of treatment is \u00a3282.80 in England, \u00a3203 in Wales and \u00a3384 in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Many treatments are cheaper than this.<\/p>

Although these costs are usually much less than private dental charges<\/a>, they can still be significant. If you need to get your teeth fixed but you have no money to pay for treatment, you might be entitled to free NHS care – check the eligibility details here<\/a>. <\/p> \t

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