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88year olds £670 dentist bill?

Samm2222 · 2026-05-14 13:46:40

hi was hoping to get some advice, about 3 year ago I took my 85 year old Mam to the dentist, the dentist had de-registered her as she hadn’t been for a good while due to medical problems and Covid! So Id asked if she could register “no we are not taking any new NHS clients at this time” So Mams in pain so paid the £49.99…

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Toothsmith Posts: 10,124 Forumite

27 May at 3:15PM

Sounds like the Denplan Care policy I have most of my patients on (Or a generic in-house equivilent)
Covers all necessary work, main exclusions are work that is cosmetic only. Pt also pays any technician fees for crowns, dentures etc.
Dentist does have the opportunity to put the fees up each year - but it is the dentist who works out how the expenses have changed each year, and then choses how much to put the fees up - not the plan company.

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.
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