diksey Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 My dentist for some reason has changed my appointments from every 6 months to every 3 months. These are just for regular check ups. Is it just to increase business, or is it a way of extracting more money from the NHS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magilla Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 My dentist for some reason has changed my appointments from every 6 months to every 3 months. These are just for regular check ups. Is it just to increase business, or is it a way of extracting more money from the NHS. More likely it's because you don't look after your teeth properly and they want to check them more often to spot issues early on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy1976 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 It's not to make money. NHS dentists make very little money from you (even less since April 1st), according to my NHS dentist friend. My wife's former private dentist wanted to see her every three months with no apparent reason. That probably was a money thing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 More likely it's because you don't look after your teeth properly and they want to check them more often to spot issues early on. You could see a hygienist instead, at a cost of around £40, I went through that phase myself. Eat more healthy food, cut down on snacks and brush your teeth better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apelike Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 More likely it's because you don't look after your teeth properly and they want to check them more often to spot issues early on. Not so sure about that. My dentist also change my appointments a few years ago from 6 months down to 3 months. In all that time I have never had any work done and only a quick check-up with scale and polish. My daughter-in-law has had the same happen at the same surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentP Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 New guidelines suggest that appointments at 3 monthly intervals is unreasonable if the teeth are healthy and 6 months up to two years is acceptable so maybe it is a money spinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Not so sure about that. My dentist also change my appointments a few years ago from 6 months down to 3 months. In all that time I have never had any work done and only a quick check-up with scale and polish. My daughter-in-law has had the same happen at the same surgery. I havnt had any recent treatment for fillings etc, but still suffer from gum disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Sounds like they are concerned about gum disease (perio) did they do a check with scores on your teeth (little probe on each tooth, give number to nurse for each)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexo Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Ask your dentist, not an internet forum!!! This whole Brexit thing of "we don't believe experts" has gone too far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogg Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 My dentist wants me to go every 6 month and there is nothing wrong with my teeth or gums - really I just think it is for the extra money. I don't mind paying but I have better things to do with my time than sitting in a dentist's chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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