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martyfarty69
05-03-2006, 9:42 PM
Hi
Ive been living out of the country for a few years and have only been back in the UK within the last year
My question is, i know im no longer registered with a Dentist and have developed a chip in my tooth, which although not painful now will be at some point soon i know.
Which means getting work done, having no idea how much something like this will cost , i feel im going to be left with a hefty bill. Does anyone know the best way to ease the pain ( so to speak !! ) would signing up with a medical insurance plan be a good idea, how much do they cost, and what info do they require. ?
Hope someone can give me some advice
Toothsmith
06-03-2006, 9:16 AM
Hi
Ive been living out of the country for a few years and have only been back in the UK within the last year
My question is, i know im no longer registered with a Dentist and have developed a chip in my tooth, which although not painful now will be at some point soon i know.
Which means getting work done, having no idea how much something like this will cost , i feel im going to be left with a hefty bill. Does anyone know the best way to ease the pain ( so to speak !! ) would signing up with a medical insurance plan be a good idea, how much do they cost, and what info do they require. ?
Hope someone can give me some advice

You need to find and speak to a dentist.

Causes for a 'chipped tooth' are many and varied. Treatments may range from just smoothing it off to extraction, depending on the underlying cause. (It could be a little shard of enamel chipped due to wear, it could be that the tooth is completely undermined with decay and is beyond saving)

It is not going to get better by itself.

Get recommendations from friends/colleagues for a good dentist, and make an appointment. There isn't any insurance product that will cover anything that's wrong with you at the moment., You can only take these out when you're dentally healthy, to cover future events.

Find the dentist first, then see what scheme he/she recommends.