Really disappointed with my dentist care

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I've waited over 2 years for a check up. I've been cancelled twice and been given a different dentist to my usual one.

I was so relieved when I got to my appointment without it being cancelled. The problem was when I got onto the dentist chair I was in and out within 7 minutes. They didn't ask me any questions or if I had any problems, they had a quick look at my teeth and said to book again for 6 months. I felt really disappointed.

I am grateful I was seen but I'm concerned if this is the new norm with NHS dentist.

Previous visits I would have been asked if I had any problems, asked about my sugar intake etc. They would have shot some air into my mouth ( I don't know what for) and properly examined my mouth.

Anyone else experienced this lately?

And xrays too! This was after 2 years of no appointment due to Covid so I guess next appointment might not be as thorough.

I had an emergency appt via 111 recently as my former NHS dentist has ignored my voicemails over the last year and now tells me I have been dropped as I didnt make an appointment. I can appeal but it will be v complicated and they will have to go into the basement to check all the message books and it will take MONTHS.

Anyway I had a very prompt NHS appt at another dentist and they were fantastic- filling redone, x ray etc. Sadly they have no funding for NHS patients at the moment but my new job has a dental plan so I'm just going to go private with them.

I have recently gone private as I was struck off my NHS dentist's list for no apparent reason, and was so happy that they spent about 45mins checking, cleaning and taking X-rays. All for £50. My teeth have never been so clean. I'm up North.

Looks like it may be about right then for NHS dentist right now.

I am great full that they have offered to see me again in 6 months. I may ask if they can do an X-ray then as I'm overdue one.

Im considering getting my own little dentist mirror so I can have a look in the meantime.