Hi, has anyone been in a similar situation or can anyone offer advice? I am a bit stuck as to what to do next....
I am an NHS patient with my dentist. I have a failed root canal, it isnt very painful, unless I prod it, but there is clearly infection there as I have a massive lump on my gum.
Dentist told me that it needs specialist treatment and she could 1. Refer me to Guys Hospital who might not take the case, 2. Refer me to a specialist which would cost £650+ or 3. One of their senior partners isnt a specialist but would have a go for £550+.
Guys have refused the case so now dentist says my only option is to pay. Is this right? She didnt mention extraction and I was too shell shocked to think straight, but presumably they could just take the tooth out?
I really can't afford that kind of money and it feels almost like I am being blackmailed!
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Failed root canal, dentist has said will cost me £650 +
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ijustwant8hours · 10/11/2012 22:44
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