Free dental care is available for teens until their 18th birthday.

Teens who are at school, on a course, working or looking for work are entitled to one free check-up each year! 

Most dental treatments are free. Orthodontic work (braces) and cosmetic work (teeth whitening) are not free. 

You may want to check if the dentist offers late night or weekend appointments, and/or sends text reminders. 

Need to find a free dentist in Christchurch or Canterbury? Visit Canterbury District Health Board - Christchurch Dentists or Canterbury District Health Board - Canterbury Dental Providers or call: 0800 825 583 E-mail: freedentalcare@cdhb.health.nz 

Need an enrolment form? Visit the School Nurse or pick one up from the dentist. 

After you turn 18 you could be charged between: 

• $95 - $150 for a check-up with x-rays
• $130 - $185 for white filling
• $170 - $220 for extraction
• $900 - $1,200 for root canal 

For more information call 0800 825 583 or e-mail freedentalcare@cdhb.health.nz 

Belinda Smith
Adolescent Oral Health- Community Dental Service