Denplan experiences please

I’m on a private dentists plan, it allows a check up and hygienist visit every 6 mths, also a slight reduction on their general treatment costs. It suits me as it also gives emergency treatment at other dentists as a part of insurance.
I think individual dentists have variations on their terms, so look carefully into what’s on offer before committing.

We've been with them for years! Very happy with the service. Bi-annual hygienist and check up. Obviously need to pay for other treatments but always very quick and thorough.

My dentist advised me Not to take out Denplan, as I would be loaded unnecessarily for my 2 Crowns, just do pay as you go.
That was over 20 years ago, she has saved me loads of money by that recommendation.
See what the plan would be and then assess if it's worth it? You could always pop that money into a savings account for any emergency.

Why would you leave your NHS dentist?

kittylester

Why would you leave your NHS dentist?

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I'm NHS....every 6 months I have a check up and a deep clean ( done across 2 appointments as I need pain relief so they do one side of my mouth one week...and the other side the next week .....this costs 73.50 ....if I need a filling this would also be included in that price...so thats £147 a year.... is denplan cheaper?

Before Denplan take you on, your teeth have to be up to scratch and not need any work. Then you'd be assessed for the premiums. I very much doubt that Denplan would be cheaper than £147 pa. but it depends on the state of your teeth whether you would get your money's worth. I have poor health and have needed several root canals and extractions. One root canal, if paid for privately, would cost the same as my whole year's Denplan cover, so some years I am pounds in. Other years, maybe not.

Denplan currently costs me £18 a month. Some years it saves me a lot more than that, some years I just have the 6 monthly clean and check up for 'free'. The Denplan cost hasn't risen much in the 15 years I have been with this dentist so I am pleased that I have that cover.

However, if NHS dentistry had been available here when we moved I would have been delighted.

My dentist has a private scheme where you pay £14 per month. For that, I get 6 monthly check ups with the dentist, 6 monthly hygienist cleaning, all x-rays and 20% off any treatment required. I'm also guaranteed a dental appointment if I need an emergency appointment. I think £168 a year is good but I don't know how that compares to Denplan.

I pay £16 per month for 2 hygienist appts and 2 checkups and 10% off treatments but the last small filling cost over £200. And I've been quoted £2.000 if I need a crown. If you have an NHS dentist I would seriously hang on to him/her unless you have loads of spare cash..

I'm very happy with Denplan. My teeth were assessed at a much cheaper rate than DH's. Twice yearly check ups, hygienist visits, any work done and only costs if lab required to make anything. No extra cost for dental work. I've had a last minute emergency appointment after a filling crumbled and it was all sorted before lunchtime of the day it crumbled at breakfast. Suits me.

Stay on the NHS.

My Denplan is £30something per month. When I moved house, I moved Denplan dentist, and everything had to be up-to-date and perfect before they'd accept me.
I pay for nothing except if I have a crown (the actual making is outsourced) I pay for the making of the crown.

Have you asked your current dentist if they can do the extra care (presumably more frequent check ups or scale and polish) privately, which would enable you to remain an NHS patient too? Both my previous, now retired and my current dentist offer both.

I pay £38 per month but that includes all the usual check ups and hygienist visits and all work except lab work, i.e. crowns. It’s probably worth it for me as I have had a lot of work done in the past, have receding gums old fillings etc. due to rubbish dental care as a child. It goes up every year and I often think about just paying as I go but you can bet your life something major would need doing. I had the same dentist for 30+ yrs who was wonderful but sadly he’s retired and I’m not sure about his replacement. I’d stay with NHS if you’re happy with their care.

DW's Denplan is currently £37.65 a month, and works out reasonably enough. Her (private) dentist advised her to go for it years ago, because of the relatively poor state of her teeth. He advised me not to, because of the relatively good state of mine.

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kittylester

Why would you leave your NHS dentist?

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I'm NHS....every 6 months I have a check up and a deep clean ( done across 2 appointments as I need pain relief so they do one side of my mouth one week...and the other side the next week .....this costs 73.50 ....if I need a filling this would also be included in that price...so thats £147 a year.... is denplan cheaper?

It's about £18 per month.

That includes two check-ups and two hygienist appointments per annum, 10% off treatments and insurance if you need emergency dental treatment abroad (you would pay and forward them the invoice for a refund on return).

There were no NHS dentists here at one time that's why we are with Denplan.

Sorry, that was to ClaraDee

You can choose your level of membership. Advice from dentist. Some are all treatment bar any lab work is included. Or can just have basic two check ups and two hygenist visits. Per year then pay privately for other treatment. We have gone for full. It’s not cheap but then again not is NHS dentistry. That’s if you can find one. It take the stress off of check ups. Having said that, the cost of a restyle cut and blow dry can be £50.00!!

We recently moved to a private dentist and Denplan about 3 months aga. We only made the move because although registered with an NHS dentist the dental practice couldn't get anyone to fill the post and we hadn't had a check up for 3 years despite contacting them every 6 months . Really happy with Private dentist so far but would have tried to stay with NHS if they were available

I left my NHS dentist about 15 years ago after disappointing care with my NHS dentist at that time when I was in a lot of pain that he couldn’t help me with..I have been with Denplan ever since at a few different private dentists. I’d look into the cover of a particular practice, as it varies a lot and some dentists only have Denplan cover for hygiene visits and checkups. This is the cover I’m on although I’ve had a lot of work done on my teeth over the years and likely to need more as I get older. . I also save an additional amount every month in a savings account, as my own sort of ‘insurance’ to help pay towards any work.

I am with Denplan, also.

I pay quite a bit per month, but feel it’s worth it because if I need anything doing, I am almost certain to be seen.
It’s peace of mind for me as I have complex teeth.

There is no set charge.
Your dentist will assess your teeth and charge you accordingly.

Go along and get assessed if you really want to.

I nearly lost all my teeth because of negligence by my NHS dentist in 1999, and it cost me £2,000 which I didn't have (thank goodness for Visa) for a private dentist to save them. Once my teeth were up to scratch, I joined Denplan and have never looked back.

My dentist was able to reopen during the pandemic 3 months earlier than NHS dentists because his practice decided to invest £30,000 in ventilation safety equipment. They are a brilliant dental practice, all the dentists are kind and caring and gentle. They have such a good reputation that they have a year's patient waiting list.

I think I would also have lost further teeth, if I had not moved to a Private dentist. If it is further dental care you feel you need, then a private dentist is the way to go, as sadly, NHS dentists are very much time constrained and are very reactive to problems rather than proactive. Preventative dental care just isn’t the same as it is with a private dentist. Just choose your plan and dentist as carefully as possible and consider how much work you may need to have done.

I've had a lot of work on my teeth over the years and I now have a UK dentist who only deals with Denplan patients. I have 6 monthly check ups with the dentist and quarterly appts with hygienist but it costs me £53 per month which I think is excessive especially because if I need any treatment it seems many things just aren't covered or not fully covered via Denplan. Unfortunately not much chance locally of finding another dental practice.