NHS and Private Treatment

The Hajat Orthodontic Practice offers a wide range of treatments for both NHS and private patients. At our practice, NHS treatment is free for children and young adults up to age 18 years - if we consider treatment is necessary. Our practice does not offer free or subsidised NHS orthodontic treatment for patients over the age of 18 years, or patients of any age group who present with minor dental irregularities. If appropriate, such patients would be offered treatment under a private contract.

What is the difference between NHS and Private Treatment ?

We value our NHS patients as much as we value our private patients! There is no difference in the standard of treatment received, nor in the quality of the final result between these two groups of patients. If you are accepted as an NHS patient at our practice, you treatment is totally FREE, but you do not have access to appointments outside of designated hours (except in special circumstances) and metal brackets, not clear ceramic brackets are used for fixed braces. Also, the NHS no longer funds orthodontic treatment for minor crowding or other mild irregularities.

The main benefits of treatment under a private contract are:

• The choice of having clear, ceramic brackets for optimal aesthetics
• There is a greater choice of appointment times, including Saturdays and appointments outside of school hours
• Longer, more relaxed appointments
• The option of having minor crowding or mild irregularities corrected where appropriate

If you’d like to discuss your options in more detail please feel free to call us on
01509 261 006 or email specialistortho@hotmail.co.uk