I have a medical card. What treatment am I entitled to?

We treat medical cards patients under the medical card scheme in King Dental.
Generally, you are entitled: 

• One Oral Examination in a calendar year
• Two Fillings in a calendar year
• Extractions

Most other treatment has been limited to high risk patients i.e. patients who are suffer from a medical condition or emergency circumstances. Your dentist will apply to the HSE for approval for your treatment. 

Can I claim tax relief on my dental treatment?

Certain dental procedures such as crowns, root canals and gum treatments, do qualify for tax relief. At the end of treatment we will provide and help complete a Med 2 form for you and you can use this to claim your tax relief. Note: you will also need to download a Med 1 form which will accompany your Med 2 form as part of your claim.

I think I may be pregnant. Does my dentist need to know this?

If you think there is a chance you might be pregnant, it is always wise to inform your dentist before you begin treatment. Being pregnant will not prevent you from having dental treatment carried out, but most dentists prefer to defer any elective procedures (procedures that are not absolutely necessary) until after the pregnancy is over. This is particularly the case during the first and third trimesters. The taking of dental x-rays is also best avoided, if possible, during pregnancy, but experts agree that x-rays may be taken, where necessary, in the case of an emergency.

I visited a new dentist today who asked me a lot of questions about my general health. Was this really necessary?

At your first (and subsequent) visit(s) to a dentist, a thorough medical history is routinely taken. The history will include asking you questions about your general health, previous illnesses and how they may affect your dental appointments. 

The dentist will also ask you about any medication you are taking and will ask about any allergies you might have. 
These are all precautionary measures designed to ensure that treatment can be carried out safely and efficiently while you visit your dentist.