• Aggravationstation@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Kinda works that way under the NHS in the UK too. Eye and dental care are handled by private opticians and dentists.

    You can get financial assistance but most people don’t qualify. Working people generally have to pay for both themselves.

    Also you only get medication paid for if it’s a long term illness or you’re on financial assistance.

    Some hospitals used to have emergency dentists. Not sure if some still do but I know my local one doesn’t.

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      10 months ago

      Still heavily subsidised, it’s not like we are paying “full price”.

      NHS dental charges

      There are 3 NHS charge bands: Band 1: £25.80

      Covers an examination, diagnosis and advice. If necessary, it also includes X-rays, a scale and polish (if clinically needed), and planning for further treatment.

      Band 2: £70.70

      Covers all treatment included in Band 1, plus additional treatment, such as fillings, root canal treatment and removing teeth (extractions).

      Band 3: £306.80

      Covers all treatment included in Bands 1 and 2, plus more complex procedures, such as crowns, dentures and bridges.

      https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/dental-costs/how-much-will-i-pay-for-nhs-dental-treatment/

      • doingless@lemmy.world
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        10 months ago

        Yeah myself and several people I know haven’t been in more years than I’d like to say. When their estimates are more than $15k you decide to wait a bit longer.