free dental care??????

uk only ~~~~~i just had a baby 3 weeks ago and 4 weeks ago my tooth fell out and i was given a false tooth until i can get a crown put in- they dont have any apoints til end of nov as new dentist just opened. i wasnt charged coz i just had baby, however i lost the false tooth and i am now beinjg charged £175 for private fee for replacement. is this correct? is it coz i lost the other 1 or should this one be free also? i get £460 a month maternity pay and cannot afford this so have had no choice not to get another - its my front tooth so has really shattered my confidence.
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What exactly are you having done? you cannot put a crown on a tooth that has fallen out so do you mean a bridge? If you have a plate with one tooth on it the replacement should be free, ask the dental surgery for a guide to NHS dental charges (which they legally have to have) it should say whether you need to pay or not and you can point this out. Unfortunately, if you lose it it is considered your responsibility. Check it in the booklet though, just so you don't get ripped off. Good luck!
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