Dentist Help

Miroslav

I have lumps of swelling over my teeth which are causing me massive pain but I am not registered with any dentist.

I had to go to the Doctor today anyway, so asked for advice when there. She suggested..........going to the dentist, but had no idea about any of the local dentists.

I phoned my nearest dental access centre which I found on the NHS site, but the lady told me I had to ring the local dental advice line, so they could make an appointment with said dental access centre for me.

I've tried ringing my local dental advice line, but they are unavailable to answer my call.

I am in agony, not eaten for 3 days and very tired as had little sleep. I am living on soluble painkillers!

Any advice on what I should do next? I just want to get rid of this pain.

barber1982

OH you poor thing.. i had the same problem last month hadnt been to the dentist for 4 years co i thought i couldnt afford to. Luckily i found an NHS Dentist nearby... Anyway have you tried the hospital some have dental schools. Where in the country are you and i will do a search for you (Bored at work)

Saucepot

I think your local A&E might have an emergency dentist. Worth a try, give 'em a bell.

Miroslav

barber1982 wrote:

OH you poor thing.. i had the same problem last month hadnt been to the dentist for 4 years co i thought i couldnt afford to. Luckily i found an NHS Dentist nearby... Anyway have you tried the hospital some have dental schools. Where in the country are you and i will do a search for you (Bored at work)

It's been nearly 4 years myself, since my last dentist did work on me I didn't know he was doing until it was done :mad:

I thought of the hospital, but would feel silly if I went there and they didn't do anything to help.

I'm in Somerset

Thanks

Miroslav

Saucepot wrote:

I think your local A&E might have an emergency dentist. Worth a try, give 'em a bell.

Hospital is only 15 minutes away, I might just walk down there and see if I can get a result

Thanks

barber1982

http://www.nhs.uk/england/authoritiesTrusts/pct/showWithinPCT.aspx?pct=5FW&serviceID=1

Try this link if you dont get any help at the hospital.. Can ring the dentists direct

Miroslav

Thanks, think I may go down the hospital and see what they say. I'll give the dental line another call first and see if they answer

Toothsmith

Miroslav wrote:

Any advice on what I should do next? I just want to get rid of this pain.

1.Find a proper dentist in a proper dental practice.

2. Get your teeth sorted out properly.

3. Listen to the diet and cleaning advice carefully, and put it into practise so they don't get into this state again.

4. Pay the bill and put it down to experience.

5. Continue to attend regularly.


I know this is not what you want to hear, but it is the reality of dental treatment in this country. You will get very little that is any good from the state, especially if you start from a position of not having a dentist.

Rearrange your budgeting to include good dental care.

barber1982

Toothsmith wrote:

1.Find a proper dentist in a proper dental practice.

2. Get your teeth sorted out properly.

3. Listen to the diet and cleaning advice carefully, and put it into practise so they don't get into this state again.

4. Pay the bill and put it down to experience.

5. Continue to attend regularly.


I know this is not what you want to hear, but it is the reality of dental treatment in this country. You will get very little that is any good from the state, especially if you start from a position of not having a dentist.

Rearrange your budgeting to include good dental care.

I totally agree Toothsmith i neglected my teeth for years.. went to the dentist last week had a filling and a well needed clean. I feel so much better now will be going back every 6months. I was stupid thinking i couldnt afford to go, but i could afford to buy new clothes and stuff its no good if you teeth are falling out.. I have a NHS dentist but i pay for treatment

Miroslav

Toothsmith wrote:

1.Find a proper dentist in a proper dental practice.

2. Get your teeth sorted out properly.

3. Listen to the diet and cleaning advice carefully, and put it into practise so they don't get into this state again.

4. Pay the bill and put it down to experience.

5. Continue to attend regularly.


I know this is not what you want to hear, but it is the reality of dental treatment in this country. You will get very little that is any good from the state, especially if you start from a position of not having a dentist.

Rearrange your budgeting to include good dental care.

I've just rang all the dental practices in my area and no-one is taking NHS patients, not even disabled ones like myself, and none are willing to do an emergency treatment.

Looks like I'm going to have to put up with the pain.

Miroslav

barber1982 wrote:

http://www.nhs.uk/england/authoritiesTrusts/pct/showWithinPCT.aspx?pct=5FW&serviceID=1

Try this link if you dont get any help at the hospital.. Can ring the dentists direct

No luck with the hospital, and tried ringing the dentists, but none have spaces or will do emergency treatment.

Have left a message with my local Dental Helpline and asked them to ring back. That is my last hope.

My Doctor said she thought it was an infection, as I tend to bite my cheeks and gums when I sleep, so it's not down to poor oral hygeine as has been suggested.

Thanks for all your help, I may have to stick a fork or something in the lump to decrease it...........i'm gonna need alot of painkillers.