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Whether an emergency, braces, or another type of cosmetic dental surgery, there are many times when you might need to take a loan out to cover the costs.
Although the NHS subsidies dental work for UK residents, there are still occasions where you might want to take out a loan to get the treatment you need. If you need work in Band Three (see “NHS COSTS” below for pricing) then you will have to shell out £233.70 for treatment. If this comes as a shock, and is not planned, then you might want to borrow an unsecured loan to spread the cost out over a month or more to make it affordable.
Always remember – that the best way to reduce costs is prevention – keep your teeth clean!
Paying with a loan would be considered being ‘pay-as-you-go’ because you pay for the cost of treatment right after it is completed. However if you don’t want to do this and want to spread the payments out you can take out dental insurance.
Dental insurance can cover both private costs and NHS costs and can be found either by yourself, or through your employer if it is a service they offer. Depending on the level of cover you choose, the cost will be determined accordingly.
Both routine, and unplanned treatment is covered under dental insurance and can include emergency or accidental treatment, overseas, and in the UK. It can also cover cash payments in the hospital, oral cancer cover and a number of other items.
Comparing one dental plan to another can be difficult because there are a number of different providers, each with their own plans. The main factors you want to consider if you do this are:
Some dental insurance policies can cover the cost of NHS treatments, from routine check-ups, fillings and crowns. This cover can typically come with a maximum cost limit.
Some insurance providers will cover the cost for emergencies that call for urgent medical attention. These emergencies have to involve damage to the teeth or mouth.
Some dental insurance providers also offer cover for policy holders who get diagnosed with oral cancer. This will help to cover to cost for treatment of the cancer.
Treatments that are not offered by the NHS, such as cosmetic procedures, may be included in a dental insurance policy. However, these cover only typically come with the more costly policies.
Most private medical insurance do not cover everyday dental treatment, but will in most cases cover you if you need to be taken to the hospital for treatment. For example if you have your wisdom teeth out or need to fix a broken jaw, this could be covered. To see what is covered you will need to read your policy very carefully because you might think you are covered for certain things, where in reality you are not.
A cash plan is similar to insurance in a lot of ways. If you want to claim back some of the costs you have incurred for dental or medical treatment on the NHS, or privately, then it can help. There are normally limits on the amount you can claim over any membership year.
In some cases you can use your cash plan for treatments by other professionals including physiotherapists, chiropodists or opticians.
A big difference between a cash plan and insurance is that it is not regulated by the law in the way that the insurance companies are. They also do not cover anything that is not expected. It is for these two reasons that you do not get the same benefits as you do with dental insurance. Make sure to see how much the benefits and refunds are from your individual plan before you commit.
There are exclusions from being charged for dental work:
If you do not fall under this criteria then you will have to pay for treatment – see below. However always check with your dentist to make sure you don’t qualify especially if you are unsure. The costs change each year, so make sure to stay up to date. Before starting any treatment make sure to get a quote (an exact cost of work) before getting started.
| Band | Cost | What is covered. |
| One | England – £19.70 Wales – £13.50 |
Check-ups and examinations, x-rays, scale and polish, diagnosis and preventive work. This also covers when you need to see a specialist immediately – usually when you are in extreme pain, have swelling or excessive bleeding. |
| Two | England – £53.90 Wales – £43.00 |
Fillings, root canal treatment, relining dentures, extractions, and also any treatment you need that comes under band one*. |
| Three | England – £233.70 Wales – £185.00 |
Complicated work such as crowns, veneers, dentures and bridges. Once again this payment also covers any treatment that comes under the other two bands**. |
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