Dentist trying too rip me off - Advise please

Rebecca15

About 7 years ago I visited my dentist on a regular 6 monthly checkup. I saw another man in the surgery who said he had taken over from the previous Dentist who had retired. He checked my teeth and said I needed 6 fillings!!! I was shocked to say the least, I look after my teeth and have had a lot of work on them (braces) in the past. If I had not visited the dentist for years I perhaps could understand so many fillings.

My Husband was also told he needed 2 fillings. He had them done but I differed to a different date and was due to have them done 3 at a time. I was quite upset about it. I decided to visit another dentist (also NHS) in the days when you could find one. I did not tell him about the previous incident, as I was a new patient to him he did a thorough examination of my teeth including x rays. Surprise surprise there was absolutely nothing wrong with my teeth.

Over 7 years later my teeth are still just fine. I do regret not taking it any further with the first dentist at the time but I was in the middle of moving house and had enough problems to deal with. I would definitely suggest keeping a close eye on Dentists like this who seem more interested in the payment of the bill for unnecessary work and not the teeth of the patient.

naz101

i just feel i need to add some points to this discussion. its all about how dentists want your money which isnt always the case

i had a patient who decided he wanted white fillings throughout his mouth.
i did a full exam and he need a huge amount of work done.
he initially fought the cost but then decided to go for it.
3 months into treatment he needed even more fillings because he was a numpty.
but then he refused to pay anymore money saying i was only out for his money and went to another dentist who told him ( surprise surpise) he needed nothing done. The patient then attempted to claim his costs back from me stating unecessary work had been done plus claim compensation.
it went to an independant board and I was proved right!! the patient ( and other dentist?) just trying it on.

so the point of this long story is just because one dentist tells you no work is needed, they are not always right.

also if you never bother going back to get your fillings, you will be the one who will most likely present to the emergency dental service or even a&e with a large and painful facial swelling.

Chaz1, did you know it was a white filling he was offering or did you ask for it?

jugglebug

Chaz1 wrote: »

Thank you for all the replys - the £110 did include a white filling if this makes any difference?
How do I get in-touch with the primary care trust?

White fillings on back teeth are unlikely to be provided for by the NHS, so yes that would make a difference

Toothsmith

Chaz1 wrote: »

Thank you for all the replys - the £110 did include a white filling if this makes any difference?
How do I get in-touch with the primary care trust?

If it included a white filling, then it would have been a private fee anyway, and the dentist hasn't done anything against his NHS contract.