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Lucky to Have an NHS Dentist
Toothsmith
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How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
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Scary stuff. My old NHS dentist retired and I hadn't been in ages anyway.
Trying to find somewhere for me, my wife and my 14 month old at the moment. There's absolutely nothing available through the NHS at the moment so I'm just starting to look at options in terms of going private...
I've read the recommendations in your sig Toothsmith. On the face of it, it seems like I don't have much (any?) choice if I want to go on the NHS - I haven't looked into availability of private treatment as yet.0 -
I nearly laughed when they said that they were happy that there are more dentists providing NHS work that before. If they actually looked at the figures, they would see that the amount of NHS that each dentist does has drastically reduced.
IMO- what ever the goverment is saying in public, they really want to remove NHS dentistry from thier health care budget- just my opinion though:money: Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou to everyone who has helped.0 -
And the real problem is that ALL the parties have the same agenda - so you can't really 'vote for NHS dentistry'.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
I am lucky to have minimal problems with my teeth, despite 15 years without being registered with a dentist.
I have a nice NHS dentist who I was pleased to note, seems to have a policy of prevention rather than cure. I may handcuff myself to her if necessary
My TV is broken!
Edit: refunded £515 for TV 1.5 years out of warranty - thank you Sale of Goods Act! :j0 -
Excellent - and I hope you'll stay handcuffed if and when she decides the farce of the NHS system is more than she can deal with?How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
I dunno, going private is a big leap for a pleb like me!My TV is broken!
Edit: refunded £515 for TV 1.5 years out of warranty - thank you Sale of Goods Act! :j0 -
We`ve recently been allocated a nhs dentist - after losing ours last year - but we have to wait 3months for 1st check up.Its a contracted comp working for local pct.0
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frivolous_fay wrote: »I dunno, going private is a big leap for a pleb like me!
I am also a pleb and went private a few years ago. I have to say that it's one of the best things that I've done, though it may just be the manner of my current dentist. The whole practice is friendly and you're greeted warmly and politely eg as I walked through the door yesterday (having previously been 6 months ago) I didn't even have to say my name, I was greeted as "Mrs VickyA" by the receptionist. Every other patient was also greeted by their name. Impressive and makes you feel cared for, which didn't happen with my previous dentist. Sealed Pot Challenge #021 #8 975.71 #9 £881.44 #10 £961.13 #11 £782.13 #12 £741.83 #13 £2135.22 #14 £895.53 #15 £1240.40 #16 £1805.87 #17 £1820.01 #18 £2021.83 declared0 -
Now you're gonna call me a pleb
but how do you "go" private? I'm with a dentist at the moment who i've had a very bad experience with and am looking to change to another dentist. I'm a big dentist phobe but I know I need some work done so I'm willing to pay private fees as long as I get treated better than my last one! Do I just ring up and ask for a private appointment?
P.S Is going private really worth it and how do I find out about fees?
Many thanks0 -
LadyInBlack wrote: »Now you're gonna call me a pleb but how do you "go" private? I'm with a dentist at the moment who i've had a very bad experience with and am looking to change to another dentist. I'm a big dentist phobe but I know I need some work done so I'm willing to pay private fees as long as I get treated better than my last one! Do I just ring up and ask for a private appointment?
P.S Is going private really worth it and how do I find out about fees?
Many thanks
Personally, I've only had good experiences with my private dentist. I was frustrated with my previous dentist and phoned up this one (that had been recommended to me by a family member) to see whether they had space for me. That was 3 years ago and I haven't looked back!
My dentist only takes private patients and they have a list of charges that you can ask for. They seem to be in line with what my friends pay eg a general check up yesterday was £25.Sealed Pot Challenge #021 #8 975.71 #9 £881.44 #10 £961.13 #11 £782.13 #12 £741.83 #13 £2135.22 #14 £895.53 #15 £1240.40 #16 £1805.87 #17 £1820.01 #18 £2021.83 declared0
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