Subsidised Treatments
ACC
ACC covers dental injuries due to:
Accidents
Sports Injuries
As a consequence of a Medical or Dental Treatment
ACC doesn't cover:
Damage to teeth or dentures due to normal wear and tear, caries and periodontal disease
Treatment was performed by a dental technician rather than a licensed dentist
Damage occurred to your dentures while you were not wearing them.
Please visit ACC’s website www.acc.co.nz/dental for more information on ACC's coverage conditions. If you meet the ACC coverage criteria, our team at Waiata Shores Dental will help you fill out the ACC form.
CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
New Zealand children who meet the eligibility requirements for publicly funded health and disability services are entitled to free essential oral health services from birth to age 17 (until their 18th birthday).
At Waiata Shores Dental, you can book your annual consultation appointment for children from Year 9 until their 18th birthday.
For children younger than Year 9, you need to be seen by your community dental services clinic. Under the public health system we can only see you if you have been referred to us. If you wish to see us without a referral, the visit would be considered as a private visit and charged accordingly.
Standard treatments are free and include:
routine examination to check teeth for decay and look at the gums and mouth for any problems
X-rays used to find tooth decay and other problems that can’t be seen
fluoride treatment, which helps make the surface of the teeth more resistant to decay
fissure sealants, which are a thin layer of white filling, painted onto teeth that are at risk of developing tooth decay
cleaning to plaque, staining and tartar from teeth
fillings to restore teeth that have been affected by tooth decay
extractions to remove teeth that have been badly affected by tooth decay
Many treatments will still be free, but you'll need to pay for some treatments – such as orthodontics (which includes braces on teeth).