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NHS v Private Dentistry
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There is a new dentist just opened in my town and they are taking NHS patients. I could not become an NHS patient with my usual dentist and pay £21 per month on a Dental Plan.
Would it be cheaper to become an NHS patient with the new dentist? Thanks.
Would it be cheaper to become an NHS patient with the new dentist? Thanks.
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Only ever been with NHS dentists
Prices are now capped lol, which means it is far cheaper than it used to be
http://www.nhs.uk/chq...D=74&SubCategoryID=74
Only ever been with NHS dentists
Prices are now capped lol, which means it is far cheaper than it used to be
http://www.nhs.uk/chq...D=74&SubCategoryID=74
In my view, yes, it would be cheaper to become an NHS patient. This is assuming that you have no ongoing problems with your teeth, and just want a twice-yearly check. I am with an NHS dentist, and I go every six months for a check. A check-up costs me £17 or so.
Does your dental plan cover just you or family members as well?
Does your dental plan cover just you or family members as well?
As usual with health related matters 'it depends' ... mainly on the state of your teeth.
If you are in good dental health then it may be cheaper - if you are entitled to free/reduced NHS treatment then the balance changes again.
http://www.nhs.uk/NHS...ages/Dentalcosts.aspx
Me personally, having got a dentist I like (at a price I can afford) nothing would persuade me to move - indeed he tried moving away, but I found him again :+)
If you are in good dental health then it may be cheaper - if you are entitled to free/reduced NHS treatment then the balance changes again.
http://www.nhs.uk/NHS...ages/Dentalcosts.aspx
Me personally, having got a dentist I like (at a price I can afford) nothing would persuade me to move - indeed he tried moving away, but I found him again :+)
https://www.simplyhea...jsp?_requestid=809780
this is the one thats been on TV level 2 cover would still leave you better off
http://www.moneysavin...hcare-cash-plans#best more on this one
this is the one thats been on TV level 2 cover would still leave you better off
http://www.moneysavin...hcare-cash-plans#best more on this one
My choice is to be an NHS patient with a dentist who can offer private treatment the NHS don't provide, should you wish to pay for it. (I'm unsure how many visits a year you need to do in order for the petrol consumption to be a large issue in the decision.) I did think of getting a dentist nearer my home a few months back, but all the ones I found were private and the costs, when you checked their website, were horrendous. I like to think I give health a high priority but at some level one can't help thinking one is being taken advantage of. I appreciate the job is a responsible one and they are always looking down in the mouth, but I did feel there ought to be a reasonable differential between me and other professionals, not a massive chasm.