Apparently, it's getting even harder to get dental treatment on the NHS.
The Tories have pledged to plough millions into enabling people to have better access to NHS dentistry. (Liars)
They are blaming Covid for the shortage of dentists, forgetting they have been in power for 14 years, and the NHS services have gone steadily worse in that time.
People who have paid towards the NHS all their lives, are now being informed by their dentists that they will now have to go private, as patients will no longer be entitles to subsidised dentistry, this includes their children.
On a BBC radio debate this morning, people are pulling out their own teeth, or using superglue to stick teeth back in...either that or live with toothache.
I had a brilliant dentist for 40 years, he retired, his replacement isn't as good, but at least she is there if I need treatment...so I suppose I am lucky.
Syl said
Feb 7 1:09 PM, 2024
A dentist is speaking now on the BBC. He says in Manchester, the government budget will barely cover 60% of residents, meaning 40% have no means of obtaining any dental care.
I imagine this is the same throughout the UK.
Digger said
Feb 7 4:17 PM, 2024
Syl wrote:
A dentist is speaking now on the BBC. He says in Manchester, the government budget will barely cover 60% of residents, meaning 40% have no means of obtaining any dental care.
I imagine this is the same throughout the UK.
I have an NHS dentist. I think it might be easier to find them in a big city.
Maddog said
Feb 7 5:29 PM, 2024
Yes I have a dentist.
Would you like to see him.
He's quite good. 😎
SF said
Feb 7 6:19 PM, 2024
I have a private dentist which I use regularly.
I don’t expect anyone else to pay for my dental treatment - it‘s hardly life or death.
jackthelad said
Feb 7 6:43 PM, 2024
I do and he's damned expensive!
Syl said
Feb 7 7:07 PM, 2024
Maddog wrote:
Yes I have a dentist.
Would you like to see him.
He's quite good. 😎
Sounds good, I will send them over by Air Express.
Syl said
Feb 7 7:14 PM, 2024
SF wrote:
I have a private dentist which I use regularly.
I don’t expect anyone else to pay for my dental treatment - it‘s hardly life or death.
It can still be expensive for many, even if you do manage to have an NHS dentist.
Touch wood I haven't needed much dental treatment, but last time a checkup and filling cost over £70, I know privately it would be a lot more.
Incidentally, having regular dental checkups could mean life or death. Dentists can check for early signs of mouth cancers which could go undetected if a person can't afford treatment.
Syl said
Feb 7 7:17 PM, 2024
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
A dentist is speaking now on the BBC. He says in Manchester, the government budget will barely cover 60% of residents, meaning 40% have no means of obtaining any dental care.
I imagine this is the same throughout the UK.
I have an NHS dentist. I think it might be easier to find them in a big city.
I think it's harder nowadays to find a dentist if you are not already registered.
Obviously if you have just arrived in this country, you are priority. Last time I went for a check up there seemed to be as many translators as patients in the waiting rooms.
Magica said
Feb 7 10:44 PM, 2024
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
A dentist is speaking now on the BBC. He says in Manchester, the government budget will barely cover 60% of residents, meaning 40% have no means of obtaining any dental care.
I imagine this is the same throughout the UK.
I have an NHS dentist. I think it might be easier to find them in a big city.
I think it's harder nowadays to find a dentist if you are not already registered.
Obviously if you have just arrived in this country, you are priority. Last time I went for a check up there seemed to be as many translators as patients in the waiting rooms.
I bet it's all free for immigrants!
Syl said
Feb 9 12:10 PM, 2024
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
A dentist is speaking now on the BBC. He says in Manchester, the government budget will barely cover 60% of residents, meaning 40% have no means of obtaining any dental care.
I imagine this is the same throughout the UK.
I have an NHS dentist. I think it might be easier to find them in a big city.
I think it's harder nowadays to find a dentist if you are not already registered.
Obviously if you have just arrived in this country, you are priority. Last time I went for a check up there seemed to be as many translators as patients in the waiting rooms.
I bet it's all free for immigrants!
I wouldn't be surprised. I always thought everyone had to pay for dentist and optician services. I know youngsters under a certain age, and pregnant women have always got these NHS services free, but there are so many benefits paid out now, and I think once someone 'qualifies' for one, it opens the door for many chargeable services to be free for them.
jackthelad said
Feb 9 10:27 PM, 2024
I might be wrong but I think it's free at point now up till you're five years old.
That means a quick look in the often empty mouth and a bit of advice is about all that's happening at the free end.
Syl said
Feb 9 11:41 PM, 2024
"You do not have to pay for NHS dental services if you're: under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education."
Anonymous said
Feb 10 11:46 AM, 2024
SF wrote:
I have a private dentist which I use regularly.
I don’t expect anyone else to pay for my dental treatment - it‘s hardly life or death.
Eh?? If cavities/gum disease are left untreated for too long, infection can spread and could even lead to sepsis.
Apparently, it's getting even harder to get dental treatment on the NHS.
The Tories have pledged to plough millions into enabling people to have better access to NHS dentistry. (Liars)
They are blaming Covid for the shortage of dentists, forgetting they have been in power for 14 years, and the NHS services have gone steadily worse in that time.
People who have paid towards the NHS all their lives, are now being informed by their dentists that they will now have to go private, as patients will no longer be entitles to subsidised dentistry, this includes their children.
On a BBC radio debate this morning, people are pulling out their own teeth, or using superglue to stick teeth back in...either that or live with toothache.
I had a brilliant dentist for 40 years, he retired, his replacement isn't as good, but at least she is there if I need treatment...so I suppose I am lucky.
I imagine this is the same throughout the UK.
I have an NHS dentist. I think it might be easier to find them in a big city.
Would you like to see him.
He's quite good. 😎
I have a private dentist which I use regularly.
I don’t expect anyone else to pay for my dental treatment - it‘s hardly life or death.
Sounds good, I will send them over by Air Express.
It can still be expensive for many, even if you do manage to have an NHS dentist.
Touch wood I haven't needed much dental treatment, but last time a checkup and filling cost over £70, I know privately it would be a lot more.
Incidentally, having regular dental checkups could mean life or death. Dentists can check for early signs of mouth cancers which could go undetected if a person can't afford treatment.
I think it's harder nowadays to find a dentist if you are not already registered.
Obviously if you have just arrived in this country, you are priority. Last time I went for a check up there seemed to be as many translators as patients in the waiting rooms.
I bet it's all free for immigrants!
I wouldn't be surprised. I always thought everyone had to pay for dentist and optician services. I know youngsters under a certain age, and pregnant women have always got these NHS services free, but there are so many benefits paid out now, and I think once someone 'qualifies' for one, it opens the door for many chargeable services to be free for them.
That means a quick look in the often empty mouth and a bit of advice is about all that's happening at the free end.
Sepsis could very quickly prove fatal.