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NHS Dentist - How do I find one?
Bebsie
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Is it just a matter of ringing around or is there anyway of getting a list of NHS dentists in my area?
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to be honest dont bother you can get a private dentist for not much more than a NHS one but better care.:beer: LOVE LIFE PROCEED & PROGRESS0
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Thanks Maka - the thing is it's for my kids and they should be free and my dentist is now charging me for them!0
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You can do a search on the NHS homepage: http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/homepage.aspx
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thats fair enough do they have a problem at the mo or are you just wanting a check up for them:beer: LOVE LIFE PROCEED & PROGRESS0
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Is free dentistry more important than good dentistry for your kids?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 -
Thanks Maka - the thing is it's for my kids and they should be free and my dentist is now charging me for them!
if its private they will, since the government dont pay them to see children, and its not a charity.
its much more important to see a dentist that you know, like and TRUST. if you are happy with your current dentist thn id stick with him/her. cheaper doesnt equal better.
why not see if your friends or family can recommened a dentist to you?0 -
No, they have got fab teeth (ages 13 and 16), I am just worried that if they may need treatment down the line that it will cost a lot.0
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Toothsmith wrote: »Is free dentistry more important than good dentistry for your kids?
Gosh that is a bit harsh! No it's not BUT the denstis I am with was an NHS dentist so surly NHS dentists are just as good?0 -
Gosh that is a bit harsh! No it's not BUT the denstis I am with was an NHS dentist so surly NHS dentists are just as good?
NHS dentists dont have the time to spend with patients like private dentists do.
NHS dentists are mainly driven by targets and spend more time worrying about UDA pointst hen there patients. It doesnt mean they dont care - but the NHS doesnt fund them to be preventative. There are some very nice and helpful NHS dentist but they are very limited to what they can/can't provide.
Also no ones registered so theyre not obliged to see you in a emergency.0 -
Gosh that is a bit harsh! No it's not BUT the denstis I am with was an NHS dentist so surly NHS dentists are just as good?
Sorry - but the statistics coming from NHS dentistry nowadays is starting to show a huge drop in complex treatments done on the NHS, and a big rise in extractions and denture provision.
An awfu lot of my time on this board is spent answering queries from people whose NHS dentist is telling them that certain things aren't available on the NHS (When they should be), or wanting to refer people on to private specialists when thet dentist should have been perfectly capable of treating that patient - and before April 2006 when the NHS contract changed, they probably would have done.
In this day and age, with a reasonably educated and cooperative parent, and reasonable kids, it should be easily possible to getthem through childhood with few, if any fillings. And if you can getthem through childhood, then they're set up with good teeth for the rest of their life. Even privately, this will then be pretty cheap to look after.
I would say, spend your money where it will do some good, and get your kids in with a decent private dentist who'll spend time on them.
To my way of thinking, good dentistry on kids is far more important than on their parents.
Pay for the prevention, and get an insurance policy that will cover any accidents like falls of bikes & skateboards. That should cover the bases for not much outlay.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
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