I had a bridge done on NHS with no issues other than the fact the Royal Mail
lost the bloody tooth somewhere between Surrey and SW London for two weeks.

Of course as you say, finding a dentist will ing to do the job for NHS pay
is the most difficult part.
There are also issues over the cost depending on what benefits you get, and
all of that.
I used what is called the Community dentist. Many CCGs fund this as they
can do dentistry in the homes if required, but often have a clinic in a
local doctors or hospital.

Might be worth contacting either Healthwatch in your area, or the CCG
directly.
They can usually supply you with a list of dentists which will do it under
the nhs charges.
Brian

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"stuart noble" wrote in message
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Well OT of course but anyone got any opinions on the muddle known as NHS
dentistry? Band 3 (£222.50) is supposed to cover crowns and bridges but
it seems dentists are unable, or unwilling, to provide that service. They
say it only covers procedures where there is a "clinical need" but that
seems like a hell of a grey area. I'd say a missing front tooth should not
be classed as cosmetic, but what do I know?
TIA for any input before I'm finally forced to go private?