Who gets free dental treatment and how to find a dentist for the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller community.
Everyone has the right to visit a NHS dentist. You don't have to pay for dental treatment if you're:
- under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education
- pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months
- being treated for a dental problem in an NHS hospital and your treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist
- getting low income benefits, or you're under 20 and a dependent of someone receiving them check the NHS low income scheme Go to https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income-scheme (opens new window)
Find an NHS Dentist
Low income benefits and dental treatment
You can get free NHS dental treatment if you, your husband, wife or civil partner get:
- Income Support Go to https://www.gov.uk/income-support (opens new window)
- Employment and Support Allowance Go to https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance (opens new window)
- Jobseeker's Allowance Go to https://www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance (opens new window)
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit Go to https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit (opens new window)
- Universal Credit (in certain circumstances) Go to https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit (opens new window)
Bristol Dental Hospital
The Bristol Dental Hospital only gives treatment to people referred by NHS 111. They don't have a walk in service. If you have an urgent dental problem that needs treatment contact your dentist or call 111 for a referral.
Take care of your teeth and gums
It's important to take care of your teeth and gums to prevent tooth and gum disease.
Information from the NHS website:
- How to keep your teeth clean Go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/how-to-keep-your-teeth-clean/ (opens new window)
- Childrens' teeth Go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/ (opens new window)
- Take care of your teeth and gums Go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/take-care-of-your-teeth-and-gums/ (opens new window)