Do you think that cosmetic dentistry should be provided by the NHS?

The NHS currently does not provide cosmetic treatment as this aims to enhance aesthetics rather than health.

There are some justifications as to why it should be included in NHS treatment. You could argue that having imperfect teeth can affect your mental wellbeing which can truly affect someone's day to day life. There are certain medications that also affect the mouth, so if you were to have cosmetic treatment to rectify it, this could be justified. You can also argue that providing cosmetic treatment under the NHS could deter people from seeking 'turkey teeth'-which is a major issue.

You also need to understand why cosmetic treatment is not provided under the NHS. The main issue is the funding. With the limited funding there is for the NHS, it should be targeted towards essential treatment.

In this answer, you should be able to balance out both sides of the argument