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What do you do if you can't afford private dentist care?

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Avelandra · 11/03/2021 10:58

Just that really. I recently broke a tooth. It's not causing me any pain, but I need to get it sorted sooner rather than later so it doesn't get any worse. I also have a couple of other bits that need doing, like getting a bridge that I never got round to having a few years ago. My old practice has closed down so I am unable to go there.

I have contacted 18 local dentists, all of which have said they aren't taking on NHS patients but I am welcome to join them privately. If I go for private, I imagine it's going to cost me over £1k in total which I just can't afford. I tried the Dental Access line but wasn't eligible for help from them as I didn't fit the criteria

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minniemoocher · 13/03/2021 21:44

If you need emergency treatment try 111 or your local dental hospital. If you need routine treatment eg a bridge it's pay or wait. I've been to the emergency dentist, he was lovely and pulled my broken tooth, but that was the only option

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