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Root Canal Treatment around London
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They would give an idea - but a dentist would want something more up-to-date before giving a proper opinion.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 -
Toothsmith wrote: »They would give an idea - but a dentist would want something more up-to-date before giving a proper opinion.
I am certain that my NHS Dentist has a more up-to-date X-Ray - I asked yesterday but they were not forthcoming.
Another reason why I am not keen to go back to them once the RCT is over. My private dentist sent an up to date X-Ray to the £950 RCT guys - not sure what the etiquette is if I'm jumping ship?
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I am certain that my NHS Dentist has a more up-to-date X-Ray - I asked yesterday but they were not forthcoming.
Another reason why I am not keen to go back to them once the RCT is over. My private dentist sent an up to date X-Ray to the £950 RCT guys - not sure what the etiquette is if I'm jumping ship?
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Just ask the private dentist to send it on - it's only a question of forwarding an email.
Worst case the new dentist takes another x-ray. Not ideal, but supposedly the harmful effects of one x-ray are no worse than the exposure you suffer on taking a flight.
(I had the x-ray from my old dentist forwarded and the specialist redid it because it hadn't shown the total area he wanted to see.)I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
X rays can only be sent by e mail if the dentist has digital x rays. Films can't be copied easily so the original have to be sent.
One pa dental x Ray is the equivalent of eating 3 Brazil nuts . Four rays is the equivalent of a one Way flight to Spain. However a dentist has to justify any x Ray as there is still a risk, even if it's a tiny one.0
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