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Help with HUGE dental cost!
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Toothsmith wrote: »Not really any more.
Access is king nowadays. NOBODY is registered anymore, so anybody can ring up any NHS practice and they must see you so long as they have unused capacity.
Thanks for the information; it sounds like there've been improvements in the last couple of years.0 -
Getting to see one has certainly improved over the last couple of years, and if 1950's dentistry is your thing - it's wonderful!!
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 -
Well I take offence at that!
My holiday was booked in Jan. Its May now and I wasn't expecting this problem! I would love to be in a position to save money for 'potential dental bills'. I work full time, I'm already saving for holidays and childrens Christmas presents and birthday presents but I certainly do not have £2500 saved up to blow on myself, does any parent, single or otherwise?
Why take offence? I don't have £2500 to spend on cosmetic dentistry either and I worked full time until I retired. I don't expect anyone else to pay my dentist's bill. I know how hard it is to be a single parent - I was a child of one and my mother was one of the older generation who had to have false teeth." The greatest wealth is to live content with little."
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