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Denplan experiences please

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ClaraDee Sun 28-Apr-24 15:39:18

I have a NHS dentist, but i feel I'm needing more the dental care. I have a private dentist near me who use Denplan and am considering moving.
Thoughts?

Callistemon21 Wed 01-May-24 19:12:20

knspol

Reading everybody else's comments I realise I'm paying well over the norm for my Denplan at £53 per month!

😯

Do you get free veneers and crowns for that?!!

4allweknow Wed 01-May-24 21:18:28

Had 6 month NHS check up with NHS only on Monday. Had 2 yearly xrays done just to check what can't be seen on surface. No issues found. Dentist removed a bit of tartar on lower incisors. Cost £11.04. NHS everytime.

kittylester Wed 01-May-24 21:25:59

There isn't an NHS for that amount.

kittylester Wed 01-May-24 21:26:29

*NHS band.

Callistemon21 Wed 01-May-24 22:30:14

4allweknow

Had 6 month NHS check up with NHS only on Monday. Had 2 yearly xrays done just to check what can't be seen on surface. No issues found. Dentist removed a bit of tartar on lower incisors. Cost £11.04. NHS everytime.

Band 1 is £26.80

Callistemon21 Wed 01-May-24 22:33:47

NHS every time

If there is an NHS dentist in your area with a space available for a new patient. These people queue in hope.
Even children are unable to get NHS dental appointments.

Callistemon21 Wed 01-May-24 22:34:24

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Sarahr Sat 04-May-24 06:12:08

My friend paid into Denplan for years. It was fine sll the while she didn't need treatment. When she had problems with her teeth she found those issues weren't covered. We use a private dentist. Last year we both had major treatment. It cost less for both of than my friend was paying into Denplan per year. I suggest opening a high interest savings account and paying the equivalent monthly payments into that and finding a private dentist.

grannyro Sat 04-May-24 18:52:35

I have a Denplan and am very pleased with it. It enables me to see the dentist or hygienist every 3 months and therefore means they always catch any problems early. I consider it the best insurance I have.

Callistemon21 Sat 04-May-24 22:16:51

grannyro

I have a Denplan and am very pleased with it. It enables me to see the dentist or hygienist every 3 months and therefore means they always catch any problems early. I consider it the best insurance I have.

Ours is only every six months, a check up and the hygienist.
DH sees the hygienist every three months but has to pay for two of those visits.