§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what measures are in place to control the levels of charging for(a) repairing teeth from mottling and (b) other cosmetic dental work by NHS dentists. [129963]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonAll dental treatment necessary to secure and maintain oral health is available under the national health service, including the facing of upper front teeth with porcelain veneers to correct teeth mottling. Patients liable to pay NHS dental charges will pay 80 per cent. of the NHS fee paid to the dentists for the service.