- Oct 17, 2008
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Very good insight: thank you again
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[Misc] NHS dentist
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Birdie Boy
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- Jun 17, 2011
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Just so you are aware, from the NHS website:
This is the NHS website;
Scaling is usually included in Band 1 (£27.40), but extensive treatment, or treatment for complex gum problems may be charged as a Band 2 (£75.30) treatment.
In Band 1 it will be a quick 5 minute scale and polish. Anything more is a Band 2.
METALMICKY
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- Jan 30, 2004
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Which is precisely why people should not be being charged for expensive private hygienist sessions when where is a clinical need that should be provided under the NHS. They are not allowed to be selective in the range of NHS treatment provided simply because they don't feel it's cost effective.
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That's ridiculous - Mrs WS has just paid (well actually me) for her to have the plate for two implants put in for £3k and IIRC it's going to cost about £100 for for the two 'teeth' to be connected. She can't have them connected until June though - once the plate has settled in..
The Clamp
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I paid £27 for a check up.
It took absolute most, 3 minutes.
He prodded my gums, said “fine”. Sent me home.
Two days later I developed tooth ache.
I tend to visit the hygienist two or three times a year which seems to prevent most issues.
I am looking at pay monthly private dental plans though.
It took absolute most, 3 minutes.
He prodded my gums, said “fine”. Sent me home.
Two days later I developed tooth ache.
I tend to visit the hygienist two or three times a year which seems to prevent most issues.
I am looking at pay monthly private dental plans though.
It was my regular dentist. I made an enquiry about a year ago and have not followed it up. I have not shopped around either, and have no idea how much they can cost.