Dentists again

Alygran

I moved to the private side of my practice 6 years ago when my dentist moved across. I’ve always had problems and he had been brilliant so it was a no brainier.
Earlier this year he moved me to an all inclusive contract as I needed more hygienist treatment with the airflow system. Three weeks ago my lower right jaw began to hurt a lot. I was seen the same day by another dentist in the practices. Everything settled down with the treatment done. A week later I saw my dentist. There was an infection so had antibiotics. Last week at my regular check up he did an X-ray and advised that the problem tooth should come out. He did it there and then. Total cost for all this was zero. Without the current contract it would have been approaching £1000……

But how much do you pay for your all inclusive contract?

I live in Cornwall and have been on the NHS dental list for 7 years! As a result of Covid in 2001 I lost a number of fillings and my teeth are in desperate need of treatment. In desperation my DIL registered me with her NHS practice in London in March and I have a check up appointment booked for November. The downside is that I will have to travel 220 miles each way for any appointments but on the plus side hopefully I will get the dental treatment I require.

I’ve had to joint a private dentist as mine went private without notice. I can join their plan at £15 per month for that I get x rays i dental check up and one clean also 20% off treatments. I need a crown and two part fillings and it’s still £850 ! It’s a lot of money.
I’m thinking about it. Are there any dental plans that cover the cost of all treatment ?

Shinamae

Alygran

I moved to the private side of my practice 6 years ago when my dentist moved across. I’ve always had problems and he had been brilliant so it was a no brainier.
Earlier this year he moved me to an all inclusive contract as I needed more hygienist treatment with the airflow system. Three weeks ago my lower right jaw began to hurt a lot. I was seen the same day by another dentist in the practices. Everything settled down with the treatment done. A week later I saw my dentist. There was an infection so had antibiotics. Last week at my regular check up he did an X-ray and advised that the problem tooth should come out. He did it there and then. Total cost for all this was zero. Without the current contract it would have been approaching £1000……

But how much do you pay for your all inclusive contract?

£29.50 per month. 2 check ups, 4 hygienist visits for airflow treatment per year. All dental work except lab costs. I also have a card to access treatment abroad included.

Shinamae
Alygran
I moved to the private side of my practice 6 years ago when my dentist moved across. I’ve always had problems and he had been brilliant so it was a no brainier.
Earlier this year he moved me to an all inclusive contract as I needed more hygienist treatment with the airflow system. Three weeks ago my lower right jaw began to hurt a lot. I was seen the same day by another dentist in the practices. Everything settled down with the treatment done. A week later I saw my dentist. There was an infection so had antibiotics. Last week at my regular check up he did an X-ray and advised that the problem tooth should come out. He did it there and then. Total cost for all this was zero. Without the current contract it would have been approaching £1000……
But how much do you pay for your all inclusive contract?
£29.50 per month. 2 check ups, 4 hygienist visits for airflow treatment per year. All dental work except lab costs. I also have a card to access treatment abroad included.
What’s the name of your contract Alygran. Is it exclusive to your dentist ?

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Alygran

Shinamae

Alygran

I moved to the private side of my practice 6 years ago when my dentist moved across. I’ve always had problems and he had been brilliant so it was a no brainier.
Earlier this year he moved me to an all inclusive contract as I needed more hygienist treatment with the airflow system. Three weeks ago my lower right jaw began to hurt a lot. I was seen the same day by another dentist in the practices. Everything settled down with the treatment done. A week later I saw my dentist. There was an infection so had antibiotics. Last week at my regular check up he did an X-ray and advised that the problem tooth should come out. He did it there and then. Total cost for all this was zero. Without the current contract it would have been approaching £1000……

But how much do you pay for your all inclusive contract?

£29.50 per month. 2 check ups, 4 hygienist visits for airflow treatment per year. All dental work except lab costs. I also have a card to access treatment abroad included.

For ALL dental work?does that include crowns, bridges,root canal,fillings,dentures, if so you have got a magnificent contract for that money… 😁

Shinamae

Alygran

Shinamae

Alygran

I moved to the private side of my practice 6 years ago when my dentist moved across. I’ve always had problems and he had been brilliant so it was a no brainier.
Earlier this year he moved me to an all inclusive contract as I needed more hygienist treatment with the airflow system. Three weeks ago my lower right jaw began to hurt a lot. I was seen the same day by another dentist in the practices. Everything settled down with the treatment done. A week later I saw my dentist. There was an infection so had antibiotics. Last week at my regular check up he did an X-ray and advised that the problem tooth should come out. He did it there and then. Total cost for all this was zero. Without the current contract it would have been approaching £1000……

But how much do you pay for your all inclusive contract?

£29.50 per month. 2 check ups, 4 hygienist visits for airflow treatment per year. All dental work except lab costs. I also have a card to access treatment abroad included.

For ALL dental work?does that include crowns, bridges,root canal,fillings,dentures, if so you have got a magnificent contract for that money… 😁

Not lab costs so I would have to pay for a bridge or denture to be made but it would cover the dentist’s time to fit it.

Agree wholeheartedly with everything that is said. My dentist is going private but I read this in the local paper, no contact with practice to tell me this. Makes me mad. I had my 20yr. old grandson from Holland staying this summer. He developed toothache, I contacted the dental hospital to ask advice. Receptionist told me to bring him in later on in the day, tell him to bring his passport and treatment will be free!!!!

I too have had problems and no dentists seem to want to come to Suffolk either Primrose so many people haven’t got a dentist I have what is called an NHS therapist that is someone fully qualified in their own country but until their paperwork is signed off (and that seems to take years) they can t do anything apart from check ups hygiene, simple fillings etc root canals or extractions not allowed so goodness what I ll do if I need that
My teeth at 78 aren’t as good as I d like them to be and I feel
I ll need something doing before long no idea how I ll manage I don’t get benefits but I do only have the bare limits not to
It’s very scary

Or maybe Suffolk are not offering a good enough contract.

I know each case is different- but ...

how much is root treatment and a crown these days

and how much for an implant?

Doesn’t seem as if Suffolk is the only one Kittylester Cumbria North Lancs Cornwell and Norfolk have all been mentioned by other posters

No, I know that, Bluebelle, but the dentists have to offered a reasonable contract in the first place - or any sort of contract.

I am lucky. My dentist is still NHS. He does private work as well.

Fleurpepper I’ve been quoted £800 for a root tratment and crown and it’s around £2,000 for an implant. I’m saving up !

Ah thanks, so very similar to prices in France.

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If the dentist thinks you need treatment (say a filling) and you just don't have the money to pay for it, I assume you can refuse treatment?
It may be embarrassing, but no-one can force you to have a filling.
As the cost of treatment is more than my monthly pension I may have to do just that.