dentist costs

tir21

hi

im going to the dentist later. he is an nhs dentist

the last 6 years ive gone for a check up he says everything is ok but i need a clean and polish at about 25 quid

does anyone think this is not really necessary and just used by them to up theur income

would they look unfavorably on anyone who doesnt agree to this treatment

jacques_chirac

Ask if there is a clinical need for it. If so, ask why it is not included in your NHS treatment plan.

hcb42

why wouldnt you have them cleaned? It always feels tonnes better when done

tir21

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hcb42 wrote: »

why wouldnt you have them cleaned?

to save money

It always feels tonnes better when done

because when i only go once a year, is any benefit really going to be that lobg lasting?

shaun_from_Africa

tir21 wrote: »

the last 6 years ive gone for a check up he says everything is ok but i need a clean and polish at about 25 quid

If you are in England, A scale and polish should be included in the basic examination price of £18.

http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/dentists/Pages/nhs-dental-charges.aspx

Band 1 course of treatment – £18.00
This covers an examination, diagnosis (including X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if needed, and application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant.

lincroft1710

Although you go to a "NHS dentist", many no longer accept NHS patients and you have to pay as a private patient.

cookie365

'Scale and polish?' is the first phrase dentists learn at med school

jacques_chirac

lincroft1710 wrote: »

Although you go to a "NHS dentist", many no longer accept NHS patients and you have to pay as a private patient.

As the OP is not paying for the check up, he clearly is being treated as an NHS patient.

tir21

jacques_chirac wrote: »

As the OP is not paying for the check up, he clearly is being treated as an NHS patient.

i am an nhs patient. i thought nhs patients still had to pay for checkups

sod the 18 quid anyway - ive got to have two fillings

McKneff

The dentist will give you a quick clean.


The hygienist will spend a lot more time and effort on your teeth and it should be around £19.


If you need 2 fillings, its in the second band of about £49 whether you have one filling or 10

lincroft1710

jacques_chirac wrote: »

As the OP is not paying for the check up, he clearly is being treated as an NHS patient.

He doesn't say he isn't paying for a check up.