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BillieTheBot
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Ok, I'd getting rather irritated now.
I'm having real problems finding one.
I rang up the hospital because apparently they treat people who don't have a NHS dentist.
I think I need some fillings because I get really bad toothache when I eat certain foods.
Anyways, they told me they don't do fillings and basically, I must have a swollen face, etc to be seen!
They gave me a number for another dentist. I've just rang them up. They told me that they don't do fillings either and what they do is see you if its an emergency and put you on a database and when a NHS dentist becomes available, they will give you a ring. Thats bullshit because I know I'll never be called up.
I've done a search for NHS dentists and there is not ONE in this area. Infact, I can't find them anywhere.
I really need these fillings. I don't want to end up with big holes in my teeth and them to get really manky. I'm suffering from pain so don't understand why I can't get help anywhere.
I can't really afford the NHS prices so I doubt I'll be able to afford private prices. I'm beginning to consider it though. What are the private prices like? Are they much different that the NHS ones?
Meh.
I'm having real problems finding one.
I rang up the hospital because apparently they treat people who don't have a NHS dentist.
I think I need some fillings because I get really bad toothache when I eat certain foods.
Anyways, they told me they don't do fillings and basically, I must have a swollen face, etc to be seen!
They gave me a number for another dentist. I've just rang them up. They told me that they don't do fillings either and what they do is see you if its an emergency and put you on a database and when a NHS dentist becomes available, they will give you a ring. Thats bullshit because I know I'll never be called up.
I've done a search for NHS dentists and there is not ONE in this area. Infact, I can't find them anywhere.
I really need these fillings. I don't want to end up with big holes in my teeth and them to get really manky. I'm suffering from pain so don't understand why I can't get help anywhere.
I can't really afford the NHS prices so I doubt I'll be able to afford private prices. I'm beginning to consider it though. What are the private prices like? Are they much different that the NHS ones?
Meh.
Beep boop. I'm a bot.
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I hope you find someone to treat you soon and don't have to pay too much.
*hugs*
I have a similar problem. Sucks doesn't it
It wouldn't suck as much if you followed the advice.
Follow this link http://www.nhs.uk/England/Dentists/LocalSearch.aspx and search for all the local dentists in your area. If there isn't one taking on fe paying NHS patients there will definately be one seeing emergency patients. You call them up and say you would like emergency treatment... exaggerate the pain if you feel it's necessary.
Use that link and if that doesn't bring anything up then look up the number of your PCT and get hold of them. You may have to whinge and moan and complain lots and repeat that you are in pain but they have to find you a dentist. They should have Dental Access Centres which see patients who don't have a dentist and need treatment.
I've tried that search engine and nowhere around me is accepting patients.
Or are you ringing up and saying I'm in pain and I'd like to see a Dentist?
Dentists don't do fillings because the patients says they think they need one. Dentists treat patients, they examine, they do treatment plans and they carry out the treatment.
Sorry
Sounds like you're being bumped
I'm 19 anyway.
I forgot for a minute
Must be the old age :razz:
If you haven't got a regular dentist then Dental Access Service *should* do proper fillings, not just a temporary fix. Emergency Dental Services (who do out of hours stuff) often only do temporary fillings.
Well, no, not exactly but they are asking me whats wrong.
I just said that I'm having really sharp pains and bad toothache when I eat particular foods and I have a inkling that I may need fillings.
They then told me that they don't do fillings.
So not moving to the UK!
Good luck finding somebody. Maybe you should exclude the part where you think you need a filling if you call someplace else? They'll hardly chuck you out without giving you some suggestions if you do need a filling and they can't do it.
Don't play down the pain at all, make the point that it's affecting your eating etc.
I am in no pain and as far as I can tell need no work done, just want to register so it is there when I need to so I don't have to go through the trouble poor SWQ is going through. Just being prepared.
The second paragraph wasn't aimed at you.
ahh ok!