Does my child
qualify for NHS treatment?
To help determine if your child is eligible for NHS funded treatment or not, our Specialist Orthodontists will assess their orthodontic requirements against the Index of Orthodontic Need (IOTN).
At Turret Orthodontics, our Specialist Orthodontics can treat patients under the NHS. To qualify for NHS treatment, patients must be 18-years-old or younger and have dental problems that need to be treated for health reasons.
To help determine if your child is eligible for NHS funded treatment or not, our Specialist Orthodontists will assess their orthodontic requirements against the Index of Orthodontic Need (IOTN).
If they have any of the following orthodontic problems, they may be eligible for treatment under the NHS:
NHS funding is limited and there are currently long waiting lists to receive treatment.
If you don’t meet the criteria for NHS treatment, don’t worry. At Turret Orthodontics, we have private treatment available flexible, interest-free payment plans and finance plans to make treatment more affordable.
In order to be seen for an NHS consultation, to assess eligibility for NHS treatment a referral is required from your General Dentist.