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Why are braces not free for 18 year olds on the NHS?

Stupid question i know, but i want to know why.

we don't pay to go doctors but i guess that is entirely different?

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The NHS is in crisis so they make every cut they can.
Original post by Blackstarr
Stupid question i know, but i want to know why.

we don't pay to go doctors but i guess that is entirely different?


Is this because you can't get braces for free?
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Original post by Big white
Is this because you can't get braces for free?


I am asking in general.
They rejected me braces saying i have to pay for them myself
Original post by Blackstarr
I am asking in general.


Dunno probably like the person above me said, NHS cuts :/
But 18 is that special age where society deems you now an adult and you have to work and do everything by yourself
Original post by Blackstarr
Stupid question i know, but i want to know why.

we don't pay to go doctors but i guess that is entirely different?


Clearly cosmetic issue
**** braces lol.
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Original post by eternalhinch
They rejected me braces saying i have to pay for them myself


I know the feeling.

:redface:
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Original post by ODES_PDES
Clearly cosmetic issue


??

could you explain further?
Original post by Blackstarr
I know the feeling.

:redface:


crappy right...i'll just have to wait until i have money and pay for them
Original post by Big white
Dunno probably like the person above me said, NHS cuts :/
But 18 is that special age where society deems you now an adult and you have to work and do everything by yourself


I guess so .
Original post by eternalhinch
crappy right...i'll just have to wait until i have money and pay for them


a good idea.
Original post by Blackstarr
a good idea.


left with no choice, may just wait until i'm working though after studying and the rest
Original post by Blackstarr
Stupid question i know, but i want to know why.

we don't pay to go doctors but i guess that is entirely different?


If you begin treatment at 17 then you don't have to pay for them, only if you actually start at 18.

I'm 18 and I get my braces fitted in at the end of this month, I don't have to pay.
Probably something to do with the age coverage and the plan you're on?
Has to be some reason because honestly the teeth situation here is so rank



Lmao you mean your history class?...
Original post by eternalhinch
left with no choice, may just wait until i'm working though after studying and the rest


How bad are your teeth?

What problem do you have?
Original post by Blackstarr
Stupid question i know, but i want to know why.

we don't pay to go doctors but i guess that is entirely different?


Because it's a cosmetic procedure
Original post by Blackstarr
How bad are your teeth?

What problem do you have?


tbh not that bad but it would be nice to get them straightened...only reason they declined me is because the teeth measurements didn't comply with their guidelines
Original post by TheonlyMrsHolmes
If you begin treatment at 17 then you don't have to pay for them, only if you actually start at 18.

I'm 18 and I get my braces fitted in at the end of this month, I don't have to pay.


Lucky you.

My local dentist told me to get braces but i never really took what she said seriously, that was when i was 17 but now i am 18.

I don't lie the fact that my birthday is in the second month:redface:

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