Private dental care at Essex Family Dental
You may be surprised to learn that private, or independent, dental treatment is much more affordable than you think. For example, an independent dental check-up with a private dentist at an Essex Family Dental practice costs just £9.10 more than an NHS appointment. That means that for the price of just two coffees, you’ll get a longer appointment and will have the option to be seen on the same day without the need to wait on an NHS patient waitlist, all as part of our premium private service.
What’s the difference between seeing a private dentist at Essex Family Dental vs NHS dental care?
Many people wonder if there’s any benefit to paying for dental treatment that could otherwise be undertaken with the NHS. There are many reasons why you may opt for independent dental treatment over NHS treatment, or elect for a combination of both.
Why are NHS appointments not always available?
Even though Essex Family Dental is an NHS dental provider you may, on occasion, find that there are no NHS appointments available. We understand that this can be frustrating. So why does this happen? Each of our practices have a contract with the NHS to complete an agreed number of NHS dental treatments within a year. Once those treatments have been completed, the NHS will not pay for any additional treatments we carry out within that period, which leaves us unable to continue treating patients under the NHS framework. Thankfully, with private dentists and independent care available at Essex Family Dental, our patients always have treatment options available to them to ensure their dental care can continue.
Are digital diagnostics available to independent patients?
Yes, in fact digital diagnostics are only available privately and are often included as part of the treatment price, which simply adds to the elevated service you’ll enjoy as an independent patient.
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Can I manage my private care through a dental plan?
Yes, at Essex Family Dental we offer dental plans via subscription. A dental plan is a private subscription service that enables you to split the cost of your annual dental treatments into a manageable monthly payment. Depending on the plan you opt for, you’ll be able to undertake a set number of items over the course of the year and you’ll be given the choice of when to have your appointments, which private dentist you’d like to see and the Essex Family Dental clinic you wish to subscribe to. Click here to learn more.
Why not contact us today to book in your independent check-up?
Have you thought about?
A dental plan or a smile makeover with dental cosmetic treatments such as teeth straightening, teeth whitening, implants or composite bonding.
Composite bonding
If you’ve been dreaming of the perfect smile but don’t want to undergo any permanent procedures that involve removal of part of the tooth, then composite bonding might be the best solution to bring out the best in your smile. Composite bonding is a non-invasive tooth restoration treatment that changes the shape and colour of your teeth through the application of a tooth-coloured resin onto the tooth’s natural surface, whilst also protecting the integrity of your natural teeth.
Implants
A dental implant is a small titanium post that replaces the root of a missing tooth. Once placed in the jawbone, it supports a colour-matched porcelain crown to seamlessly fill the gap. Implants offer a strong, long-lasting and natural-looking solution that restores both the appearance and function of your smile.
Teeth straightening
Straightening crooked or misaligned teeth can transform your smile, give you confidence and help you be the best version of you. If you’re dissatisfied with your smile, you’ll be pleased to know that straightening your teeth is not only extremely achievable and affordable but also brings very reliable results, whether your goal is to straighten wonky teeth, reduce overcrowding, remedy an incorrect bite or fix jaw misalignment. Multiple teeth straightening options are available at Essex Family Dental such as clear aligners, lingual braces, clear ceramic braces or traditional orthodontics, which means you can choose the treatment option that best suits you, your needs and your lifestyle.
Teeth whitening
Teeth get stained over time, so teeth whitening is a good way to restore the natural whiteness that may have been dulled by red wine, tea or coffee. Our at-home whitening kits will give you reliable results quickly and will bring the brilliance back to your smile or, alternatively, you can opt for teeth whitening strips.
Frequently asked questions about private dental care
Yes, you can switch from an NHS treatment pathway to a private one whenever you like, and can swap back again if needed. You’ll be charged for your treatments accordingly.
No. Anyone can see a private dentist. We offer various payment options such as pay-as-you-go, finance plans or membership subscriptions.
Private dental care is usually more expensive than NHS treatment because it often includes a wider range of services and uses higher-quality materials, more complex techniques and technology. That being said, everyone deserves the best heath care, so our practices offer finance options and membership plans to help make private care more affordable.
