If you're eligible for PRSI entitlements, you can use these to offset certain dentistry costs. Provided you have paid enough PRSI contributions, you can benefit from a complete oral examination once a year. You can also enjoy discounts on a scale and polish treatment, although this is capped at €15.
Alternatively, if a simple scale and polish aren’t sufficient, you can use PRSI entitlements to subsidise protracted periodontal treatment. This deep cleaning is typically carried out under local anaesthetic.
To see if you qualify for PRSI subsidised treatments, you'll need to provide your Personal Public Service (PPS) Number, as well as your date of birth.
Furthermore, you can only claim entitlements once per calendar year. Any unclaimed entitlements can't be rolled over to the following year. In some cases, a spouse or partner who's classed as a dependent can use your social insurance contributions to access treatment benefits.