Manlinose Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Similar thing with optical. We have to pay for eye tests / glasses / laser surgery etc. but assumingly if you had some eye infection or blindness you would be whipped away to a opthalmology ward and given NHS treatment to assist / cure it. exactly - at her two yearly eye check up at the opticians, the optician noticed something wrong with one of the eyes of my girlfriend - the eye test had to be paid for, but the many hours of tests, and reviews at the hospital were provided free of charge the resulting prescriptions have to be paid for though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I have never understood why we have to pay an NHS dentist, for treatment fair enough but just for a checkup which I had today, was in chair about 2 mins and was charged £18. Dentists do scale and polish which is cleaning, you need to take care of your own teeth and brush twice a day, floss and mouthwash, oral hygiene simples! The £18 charge should include a scale and polish if you need it. Band 1 course of treatment – £18.00 This covers an examination, diagnosis (including X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if needed, and application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant. http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/dentists/Pages/nhs-dental-charges.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillybabes Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I was offered a scale and polish but didn't want one. Had one last time and it hurt, for them just to look and poke around it should be free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanl Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I went to my dentist yesterday for my 6 month check up. The practise opted out of NHS work some time ago now and finding a participating one was impossible. 15 mins with the Dentist who checked my teeth my gums, inside of my mouth and roof and declared them healthy. Cost £48 30 mins then with the Hygenist who told me what I was or wasn't doing correctly. cleaned and scaled and gave me two interdental brushes with instruction on how and when to use them. Cost £40 Total then £88. and I can rest easy until my next appointment in November. At least it's not gone up since my last appointment 6 months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Shaw Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Also: mere tooth-brushing is not the answer. Only careful brushing avoids gum damage. The aim is avoid pulling-away the gum from the tooth's base. Remember the phrase "Long in the tooth"? It happens; as one ages, the gums recede and teeth seem to be lengthened (although they're not, of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderDol Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Use a good toothbrush having soft bristles and a good anti bacterial toothpaste. I think that you can take proper care at your home along with teeth cleaning. Avoid coffee and other things that damage the teeth. Also baking soda can be used for teeth whitening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewheeldave Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hi I am told by my dentist that I have gum discease, and they gave me the option of going to see a dental hygienist. My first visit involve 2 sessions and cost me around £70. Not sure why NHS dentists didnt clean my teeth properly, and why it is not done on the NHS. Some people can still have their teeth when they reach old age, doesnt look good for me. Perhaps its a too many sweet things, or maybe my genes. The thing is, gum discease is linked to heart discease. I was getting symptoms of gum disease (i.e. gums bleeding when brushing) at age 18. Got advice to buy some floss and learn how to use it- the bleeding ceased fairly quickly with regular flossing and has stayed away for decades. So for early gum disease/bleeding I always suggest starting to floss. ---------- Post added 02-01-2014 at 12:37 ---------- .... Dentists don't do teeth cleaning any more, even private ones. ... They do- every time I get a checkup the dentist does a clean (scale and polish) ---------- Post added 02-01-2014 at 12:37 ---------- Trouble is, Gum disease is a difficult problem and rest assured - never cured! I seem to have cured mine (with flossing)- see above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilldig Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 My dad cleaned his teeth with salt all his life and he had perfect teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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