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  • Dental check-ups

    Find out about dental check-ups, including why they're important, what happens during a check-up and how often you should visit the dentist.

  • When you need to pay towards NHS care

    Most patients are required to make a payment towards the cost of their prescriptions, dental care, eye care, and wigs and fabric supports.

  • Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS)

    If you're referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).

  • A guide to NHS services

    Find information about NHS services and how they can help the armed forces community, including GP surgeries, dental care and waiting lists.

  • Children's teeth

    Find out how to look after children's teeth, including advice on brushing, toothpaste, establishing a routine and taking a child to the dentist for the first time.

  • Take care of your teeth and gums

    Find out how to improve your and your family's dental health, including preventing problems and visiting the dentist for regular check-ups.

  • You and your baby at 6 weeks pregnant

    Read more about your baby's development and things to think about at 6 weeks of pregnancy, including your emotions in pregnancy, free prescriptions and dental care and stopping smoking.

  • Bleeding gums in pregnancy

    Find out about bleeding gums in pregnancy and the importance of keeping teeth and gums healthy. Also find an NHS dentist for your free dental care in pregnancy.

  • Check if you can get free prescriptions

    Find out if you can get free prescriptions, and any help with other NHS costs.

  • Health things you should know in pregnancy

    A guide to things to do - or avoid - during pregnancy, including food, drink, alcohol, exercise, smoking and mental wellbeing.