NHS Orthodontic Treatment in London
The NHS allows for patients under the age of 18 to receive orthodontic treatment, with all costs covered by the health system. However, for a patient to qualify for orthodontic treatment under the NHS, they must meet criteria as set out by the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN).
The IOTN is a scale on which a patient is scored as to the extent of their orthodontic problems. If their orthodontic problems are affecting their overall health and well-being (and the application is not just for cosmetic reasons), then a patient could qualify for treatment.
At Orthodontic Care, we have a set number of patients that we can treat under the NHS. Our specialist orthodontists can assess your child on the IOTN and determine whether they may be a candidate for NHS-funded treatment.
If your child does not qualify for NHS treatment, we are still able to treat them as a private patient. This also has its benefits with a wider range of treatment options available and faster treatment start times.
Under 18
NHS orthodontics is available to patients under the age of 18
IOTN
Eligibility is assessed on the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need
Covered
For those who qualify, treatment costs are covered by the NHS
Wondering if your child qualifies?
Book a consultation and our specialist orthodontists will assess eligibility on the IOTN.