Question re Free NHS dental care for pg women and women with new baby

[baytree11]

hi, just a question. I moved to the UK just over 2yrs ago, finally registered with a local NHS dentist. I gave birth to DD in Nov, shes now just over 3 months.i registered her as well. I was told by my HV that you can free dental care while u are pg and a yr after yr child is born , I think my teeth need fixing cos my gum has weaken after giving birth. i just booked a dental check up and the girl asked me if i have an exemption form, although she later said thats ok, you obviously justgiven birth....i am just wondering..does anyone know what form she refers to? where do u get one and am i suppose to have one?

Also, is it really free? cos i have not been to a dentist for ages , wonder if it really is free to fix my bad teeth?

also, the girl also booked my DD for a check up as well, shes only 3 1/2 months, does she need a check up as well?

you should have been given an exemption card, like a plastic bank card when you were pregnant. you usually get it after you are 12 weeks pregnant. i think the midwife sent a form off on my behalf.

i presume your GP could do this for you.

thanks , i will speak to my HV or GP when i visit next.

I am a dentist working in the NHS .

You don't strictly need the form as the dentist can simply tick a box on your record that says evidence not seen or similar.You will still get your treatment free.
And yes, NHS treatment is completely free till your baby turns one.

The NHS encourages dentists to register babies of any age as it is never too young to adopt good habits to ensure healthy teeth

japsper, thanks so much for the info.!