Dental help for pensioners
People named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3) may also get help. People on a low income can include some students and pensioners.
Can a pensioner get dental care if a tooth is chipped?
For other dental trauma, such as a chipped tooth, that you can wait until an appointment, call your local public dental service
If you’re ineligible for Medicare or public dental care but are a pensioner hoping to reduce dental costs, you can visit a teaching clinic
Can a pensioner get free dental treatment in the UK?
Pensioners in the UK may have varying eligibility for free NHS dental treatment based on their circumstances
While receiving Pension Credit Savings Credit alone doesn’t automatically grant entitlement to free dental care, you can still apply for assistance through the NHS Low Income Scheme
Do I have to pay for NHS dental treatment?
You'll be asked to show your dentist written proof that you do not have to pay for all or part of your NHS treatment
You'll also be asked to sign a form to confirm that you do not have to pay
Pregnant women and women who have had a baby or a stillbirth in the last 12 months get free NHS dental treatment
You may be able to get help with the cost of your dental treatment and other NHS charges through the NHS Low Income Scheme. This includes students and pensioners. You can apply if your savings, investments or property (not including where you live) are no more than £16,000, or no more than £23,250 if you permanently live in a care home.You don’t automatically receive free NHS dental care when you reach the state pension age, which is currently 65 for both men and women. But you may qualify for free or discounted dental care depending on your income and the kinds of benefits you currently receive. Otherwise, you’ll still have to pay for NHS dental services as a pensioner.For those without a pensioner’s card, you may also still be eligible for reduced or free dental work with a Health Care Card. This works similarly to the pension cards in that you have a limit per year on what you can claim and you need to show the card at your appointment.Free Dental Treatment If you receive Pension Credit, you may be entitled to free dental treatment. How to claim: ask your dental surgery when you make an appointment. You may need to complete a declaration form and show your award notice from the Pension Centre.
