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[Misc] NHS dentist



The Clamp

The Clamp

Well-known member
Jan 11, 2016
26,796
West is BEST
If anyone is struggling to find an NHS one, Lancing Dental Care books are open for new NHS registrations until 14 March.

Just been in there for my bi-annual check up. Same as usual; All fine, 3 minutes, £27 please and thank you.

My dentist puts my good teeth down to frequent trips to the hygienist. At £60 a pop, it’s well worth it for not having to fork out for dental procedures.

Anyway, yes, the books are open.
 






Durlston

Durlston

"You plonker, Rodney!"
Jul 15, 2009
10,196
Haywards Heath
I go to Dental Essence in Haywards Heath and they are quite simply brilliant and very friendly. :thumbsup:

Last week a huge piece of enamel came off one of my front teeth and I got an emergency appointment just an hour later! Still being careful with it (avoiding hard foods) but it's settled down.
 


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METALMICKY

Well-known member
Jan 30, 2004
7,221
The Clamp said:
If anyone is struggling to find an NHS one, Lancing Dental Care books are open for new NHS registrations until 14 March.

Just been in there for my bi-annual check up. Same as usual; All fine, 3 minutes, £27 please and thank you.

My dentist puts my good teeth down to frequent trips to the hygienist. At £60 a pop, it’s well worth it for not having to fork out for dental procedures.

Anyway, yes, the books are open.
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All good stuff but that private hygienist session should be included in the NHS Band Band 1 £26.80 if it was deemed clinically necessary to maintain your oral health. If you had it for purely cosmetic reasons then it should be private. This little bit of sharp practice crept in when the dentists initially fell out with the Govt over the admittedly ridiculous new NHS contracts.
 


The Clamp

The Clamp

Well-known member
Jan 11, 2016
26,796
West is BEST
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I’m sure they’ll find a way to deem it unnecessary and put it down to just “good practice”

Tbh, I don’t really mind. Happy to pay £60 a couple of times a year.

As far as my research seems to have turned up, it’s still cheaper than private care. But I am considering looking at a private monthly plan.
 




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METALMICKY

Well-known member
Jan 30, 2004
7,221
The Clamp said:
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I’m sure they’ll find a way to deem it unnecessary and put it down to just “good practice”

Tbh, I don’t really mind. Happy to pay £60 a couple of times a year.

As far as my research seems to have turned up, it’s still cheaper than private care. But I am considering looking at a private monthly plan.
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Sorry I'm a little confused by your last statement. That £60 hygienist fee was a private charge.

If you've got a good NHS dentist not sure why you would consider a monthly private plan?
 


The Clamp

The Clamp

Well-known member
Jan 11, 2016
26,796
West is BEST
METALMICKY said:
Sorry I'm a little confused by your last statement. That £60 hygienist fee was a private charge.

If you've got a good NHS dentist not sure why you would consider a monthly private plan?
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It costs £27 something for a check up.
It costs £40 or £60 quid (I forget) for a hygienist appointment.

Both NHS.

Having said that, after looking online I think my normal clean should be included in my £27.

I’ll ask about that. Thanks 🙏
 


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PascalGroß Tips

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Jan 29, 2024
902
The Clamp said:
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I’m sure they’ll find a way to deem it unnecessary and put it down to just “good practice”

Tbh, I don’t really mind. Happy to pay £60 a couple of times a year.

As far as my research seems to have turned up, it’s still cheaper than private care. But I am considering looking at a private monthly plan.
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I go to Strand Dental in Worthing. Hygienist appointment was £89 last year ... up from £84 the year before. I'm guessing there will be another increase for my next appointment in May :oops:
 




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METALMICKY

Well-known member
Jan 30, 2004
7,221
The Clamp said:
It costs £27 something for a check up.
It costs £40 or £60 quid (I forget) for a hygienist appointment.

Both NHS.

Having said that, after looking online I think my normal clean should be included in my £27.

I’ll ask about that. Thanks 🙏
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Best of luck querying that as they will twist and turn.
 


Cheshire Cat

Cheshire Cat

The most curious thing..
Nov 4, 2006
12,062
Sitting on a bough of a tree a few yards off...
The Clamp said:
If anyone is struggling to find an NHS one, Lancing Dental Care books are open for new NHS registrations until 14 March.

Just been in there for my bi-annual check up. Same as usual; All fine, 3 minutes, £27 please and thank you.

My dentist puts my good teeth down to frequent trips to the hygienist. At £60 a pop, it’s well worth it for not having to fork out for dental procedures.

Anyway, yes, the books are open.
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£27 is dirt cheap these days. I have to go private as there isn't an NHS option locally, and it's at least £50 each for the dentist and hygienist.
 


spence

spence

Trump is back
Oct 15, 2014
10,018
Crawley
PascalGroß Tips said:
I go to Strand Dental in Worthing. Hygienist appointment was £89 last year ... up from £84 the year before. I'm guessing there will be another increase for my next appointment in May :oops:
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Yeap seeing a hygienist is over £80. I'm seeing one next week. Another essential thing that just keeps increasing in price.. It's cheaper getting them cleaned on holiday. I wouldn't get work done though.
 


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