Healthy, straight and white - who wouldn't dream of having teeth like that. However, what can you do when your income doesn't allow you to take care of your teeth as you would like? All you need to do is make an appointment and spread your dental treatment in instalments. We give you some tips on how to pay more conveniently and less for your dentist in the UK.
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Many people delay treatment or refuse to visit because they do not have enough money at the time. That is why more and more clinics, including ours, in a bid to solve this patient problem are offering dental treatment by instalments.
All you need to do is make an initial appointment during which you the treatment plan and its cost are agreed. The patient can divide the amount into 6/10 and 12-month instalments at an interest rate of 0%. What do the costs look like in practice? Let's assume that your treatment will cost £450 and you plan to spread the payment spread over one year. The cost of your treatment would then be £37.5 per month.
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Repayment over 12 months is at an interest rate of 7.9%
Braces for just over £100 a month
Instalment dental treatment is a great solution for people who have lost their teeth for various reasons. The cost of of making bridges or dentures is a large one-off expense. It is much easier It is much easier to pay smaller amounts each month.
The same is true of orthodontic appliances. They cost from £1200 to as much as £2400, which for some people is a very high amount. However, thanks to the instalment system, a simple and beautiful so that they can already be had for just over £100 a month.
If you are interested in braces please see our article "Orthodontic treatment from A to Z„.
Instalment dental treatment - requirements
When it comes to dental treatment on hire purchase, there are no more requirements than if you were buying a TV or computer. What is taken into account:
- You must provide address(es) for the last three of the last three years
- Work and have a bank account
- And have a good credit score
After your appointment, you can immediately check whether you qualify for dental treatment on an instalment basis. A decision is given to patients immediately in most cases. In exceptional cases, they are asked to send a payslip.
Importantly, the system is 100% secure and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA number 619628), which is the government's financial regulator. You can also check on the FCA website whether the practice you have chosen is authorised, simply by entering its number.
How to pay less for a dentist in the UK?
Firstly - take care of your teeth. A proper diet, oral hygiene and regular appointments will reduce the risk of more serious treatment and high costs. A small cavity is much quicker to cure, it also does not involve root canal treatment and numerous visits, so you will you pay less for your dentist.
Secondly, especially these days, it is worth keeping an eye on your dentist's website or fanpage. Many surgeries have special offers every now and then, promotions or loyalty programmes. For example, if you decide to have your teeth whitened at our clinic and make an appointment on a Thursday you get sandblasting and scaling completely free.
You dream of a beautiful white smile and healthy teeth, don't delay start looking after them today and you will pay less for your dentist in the UK in the future.
If you need more information on installment dental treatment -. write or call us.