Free Dental Care for Under 18s: Who Qualifies and What You Get

This scheme provides basic dental services at no cost to children and teenagers to help maintain oral health throughout their development.

👤Who it's for

This support is available to all children and teenagers. As long as the individual has not yet reached their 18th birthday, they qualify for these benefits. This ensures that young people can receive necessary dental attention during their most critical years of growth.

🎁What you get

The scheme provides free basic dental care. This includes essential services required to keep teeth healthy and functional. By removing the financial barrier to these visits, the scheme helps ensure that dental hygiene and necessary treatments are accessible to all young people regardless of their family's financial situation.

💰What it costs you

There is no financial cost to you for these basic services. You do not need to pay out of pocket for the covered treatments. To access this care, the only requirement is to find a local dental provider and register with them to establish regular care for the child.

⚠️The catch to know

It is important to understand the limits of this coverage. While basic dental care is provided at no cost, more specialized dental work is typically excluded. Specifically, orthodontics, such as the use of braces to straighten teeth, is usually not included in this scheme and may require separate arrangements or funding.

📝How to apply

1. Search for a dental provider or clinic located in your local community.
2. Contact the provider directly to confirm they are currently accepting new patients for dental care.
3. Register with the chosen provider to set up your child's dental record.
4. Attend scheduled appointments to receive the free basic dental services.