NHS Dentist - Issues with crown

[I1L2T3]

I can't actually remember. It's been that long. And in response to another poster, the dentist did take an X-ray of the crown. I've got an appointment next week and we'll see how that goes.

 

One more thing; how easy would it be to 'un-cement' the crown?

 

Easy for a dentist

[ANGELFIRE1]

Should've taken out gap insurance.

 

 

Made me laugh, to be honest.

 

Angel.:

[TyneSoft]

Hi folks (again). Went to dentist yesterday and the X-ray he took last week came back without any problems. I asked him about the slight pain under the crown/cap and all he did was to give me a prescription to sort it out.

 

As mentioned earlier in this thread, I think it's just too much work for him to re-align the crown to where it was originally. The sad thing is, it was him that that did it in the first place.

 

Do you think I was fobbed off?

 

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A quick question: If the dentist refuses to re-align or do a new crown, would I have any rights to complain to the NHS?

[TyneSoft]

Hi all

 

Just a quick question as per the thread title. The only way I can speak to my (NHS) dentist is if I make an appointment. Once I'm there, if I ask for some advice about procedures and costs, will I be charged for that?

 

Thanks.

[Padders]

I would imagine reception will give you free advice, however if you need an examination it will cost you £20.

[TyneSoft]

I would imagine reception will give you free advice, however if you need an examination it will cost you £20.

 

If the reception feel they can't give any info and I ask the dentist, for example, if he could either replace or adjust a crown tooth, will there be a charge?

 

I won't even sit in the chair. All this will be done by just standing next to him.

[Padders]

I think he would insist that he needs a look, that would be classed as an examination.

I go every 6 months , 5 mins it takes him £20 40p rip of I'm afraid.

[jane2008]

I would imagine you would have to make an appointment to speak to the dentist which is taking an appointment from someone else who needs an examination or work so you will be charged, I assume

[Lockdoctor]

If the reception feel they can't give any info and I ask the dentist, for example, if he could either replace or adjust a crown tooth, will there be a charge?

 

I won't even sit in the chair. All this will be done by just standing next to him.

You're still taking up his time.

[mecheng46]

I think he would insist that he needs a look, that would be classed as an examination.

I go every 6 months , 5 mins it takes him £20 40p rip of I'm afraid.

 

You can ask them to extend the appointments to once every 12months if your teeth seem alright. You might even be able to extend it to 24 months but iam not sure on this.