Is there any way to get cosmetic dentistry on the NHS?
Well, yes and no. Cosmetic dentistry can include white fillings. White fillings can only be placed under the NHS on your first premolar (the 4) the canine (3), the lateral incisor (2) and the central incisor (1). That goes for the upper and the lower and whether they are necessary. The only time that composite (white) fillings are placed on molar teeth is that if it is clinically necessary. If you have gum disease then you can control it by regular flossing, brushing, mouthwash and visits to the dentist. If its more severe then it may be necessary to be referred to a periodontist but unfortunately not free. However, you can apply to a Dental Hospital/School for free treatment but aslong as you aren’t registered with an NHS dentist. So basically the answer is that you can have certain cosmetic dentistry on the NHS but generally No.
