Most dentists, including NHS dentists, will only provide cosmetic dental treatment for their patients if there is a clinical need for it.

The NHS says that 'cosmetic' does not include treatments which are designed to correct a 'clinical condition'.

This means that the NHS will not cover cosmetic treatments such as teeth whitening or teeth implants.

However, if you ask your dentist best dentist for Veneers about veneers or other cosmetic treatments, they will normally tell you if they are likely to make your teeth look better. For example, if you ask for a veneer, they may tell you about the benefits that it would give to your smile.

If you ask your dentist whether there's a clinical need for you to have a particular cosmetic treatment, they will advise you about what it involves and how much it will cost.

Your dentist will normally ask about your medical history before making a decision about whether you need a cosmetic treatment. They will also ask if you have any unusual medical conditions. If they discover that you have had a heart attack, for example, or that you're underweight, they might think that you could benefit from cosmetic treatments.

You may think that your dentist is only interested in your teeth and that they don't care if you've got gingivitis. However, that isn't true.