Time for a new dentist in Glasgow area- any recommendations?

coldstreamalways

I often recommend mouthwash to my patients afte an extraction. Not immediately afterwards but after 24hours usually it helps to keeo it clean without the need for brushing and disturbing the clot. Not sure how long ago you had the extraction? Seems like a bit of a knee jerk reaction but the bast way to find one is recommendation and follow toothsmith's signature.

BTW, just because there is a hygienist doesn't mean they are available under the NHS!

GlasweJen

I did post that I didn't mind paying for dental treatment, the previous dentist used to charge for the cleaning treatments because just deciding I liked someone giving my teeth a good deep clean every 3 months is obviously not NHS.

The reason why I'm not too happy at her advice is that I have blood clotting problems because of existing medical conditions and the extraction was along the bottom jaw so I'm at high risk of dry socket developing.

It's not the only thing she's done before that I didn't like. She's very hesitant, I realise a lot of dentists wouldn't be chuffed to inherit a patient with complex medical problems but she literally wont do anything with me. My last dentist rarely used anaesthetic but he would still carry out procedures without it, this dentist refers me at the drop of a hat. She's previously told me to use aspirin when it's all over my notes that I can't take it, never looked at my notes and stuck a latex glove in my mouth when I'm severely allergic, cut my gum wide open when examining me once, she's just generally not that good and I'm now in a position where I can look about and see what other dentists are in my area who might be a bit more confident treating me and let me access things like a hygienist.

coldstreamalways

Fair enough, I obv didn't know all of that and didn't want you to stop seeing someone because of a misunderstanding. Hope you get it sorted. By the way if you are generally poorly, often a community dentist can be a good bet but you need to be referred. Depends on your circumstances etc but may be worth at least a mention.

GlasweJen

What's a community dentist? I don't think we have anything like that locally.

They offered to register me with the dental hospital for all procedures because I'm so complex (awaiting a heart transplant) but I'd rather go to a nice friendly practice where I see the same group of people every time and get to sit in a nice waiting room and listen to the radio. The hospital is great but it's not quite the same as having an actual dentist (that and i'd feel bad asking them to clean my teeth).

coldstreamalways

You probably do have one, I see people who live less than a mile away (I do an emergency clinic at the community centre) who don't even know it's there. It's a salaried dentist who treats people who can't generally get care on the high street. People like phobics or who have physical or mental disabilities or people with complicated medical histories. The idea being that they don't have to worry about how long they spend with each patient. Your wishes are eminently reasonable though and it's nice to be in a good family practice. Hope you're well though despite all of your tribulations.

Apollonia

GlasweJen wrote: »

The hospital is great but it's not quite the same as having an actual dentist (that and i'd feel bad asking them to clean my teeth).

A link between cardiovascular disease and periodontitis (gum disease) has been established and further research is ongoing. It is recommended that patients with cardiovascular disease and especially those with heart valve deficiencies and/or replacements be monitored more thoroughly regarding their periodontal status.

I see several patients who have been advised by their cardiac surgeon to visit a hygienist and/or improve their dental health before heart surgery.

Obviously, if a practice doesn't have a hygienist/hygienist is private appointments only, then a dentist should provide the treatment under the NHS guidelines.

So don't feel bad about asking for help in improving or maintaining a high standard of oral hygiene - it is important for your overall health.

GlasweJen

Thanks, I never knew that. My cardiologist has never mentioned my teeth before.