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Is this dentist neglagance or misconduct

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  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,118 Forumite
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    MonkeyDr wrote: »
    Fair enough that it isn't optimal diet control. I find your phrasing a bit judgemental though. It could well be sensible to sacrifice some dental hygiene in the short-term to provide adequate nutrition to a growing baby if symptoms mean that you can't eat in a normal pattern. Being pregnant / a new mum can be miserable enough without more blame...

    Sorry - wasn't meant to sound judgemental, I agree with what you're saying. Maybe I should have added a smilie to cheer it up! :)
    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.
  • Queenriderbrekke
    Queenriderbrekke Posts: 5,592 Forumite
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    Is it possible that her usual dentist is not NHS, therefore wasn't free during pregnancy? Perhaps during the 18 months she used a free NHS Dentist?

    If you are pregnant or have had a baby in the past 12 months, you qualify. All you need is a Maternity Exemption Certificate signed by your doctor or midwife. This certificate entitles you to free prescriptions and NHS dental care. You can get the Maternity Exemption application form (FW8) from your doctor or midwife.
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  • welshdent
    welshdent Posts: 2,001 Forumite
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    JEN22 wrote: »
    Ignore the above. Pregnancy does affect your teeth and calcium levels in particular

    ignore THIS post. It does not
  • brook2jack
    brook2jack Posts: 4,563 Forumite
    Magnolia wrote: »
    OOoooerrrrr

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2018/03/13/gain-child-lose-tooth-old-wives-tale-true-study-suggests/


    Just read the original abstract , mentions nothing about calcium levels , which is not surprising as calcium cannot be absorbed from teeth but it can be from bones. This has just been ill advisedly added by the paper.

    The majority of dental problems in pregnancy relate to gum problems ,as pregnancy hormones tend to amplify these , and tooth damage relating to increased frequency of sugar intake and acid erosion due to vomiting and reflux.
  • MonkeyDr
    MonkeyDr Posts: 143 Forumite
    Toothsmith wrote: »
    Sorry - wasn't meant to sound judgemental, I agree with what you're saying. Maybe I should have added a smilie to cheer it up! :)

    Thanks. Shame there isn't an emoji for 'being pregnant / new baby tends you make you a bit overly sensitive'
    :)
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