Clinical advice on private dentistry

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My eldest DD went to a Tooth Club yesterday.
On her return she told me that the dentist had put composite bonding on front and bottom teeth as planned.
Alas the bite was affected so the dentist then proceeded to shave off the inside of her front teeth to compensate for the bite problem.

The bite is still not good yet. I will email the dentist but needed some advice before doing so.

I am a bit shocked that healthy enamel was shaved off without any coating/protection.

The cost was huge. She’s only young. I didn’t agree to this but DD wouldn’t back down.

Im nervous about it all - to summarise need advice about healthy enamel now gone & the dentist may take off even more when DD goes back about her bite issue.

I have rang 3 helplines today, no advice so far. Just go round in circles.

We're moving this thread to our Chat topic and giving it a bump for the OP.

Are you in the UK. Never heard of a Tooth Club.

Reading about it it seems it's the resin that gets shaved down to improve the bite if necessary, not the original teeth. The resin may have been a bit thick in places or made the bite feel odd with some teeth hitting the bite point earlier or later. The procedure is meant to be non-invasive and the existing teeth shouldn't be damaged at all, just covered with resin (that is shaped and polished) where necessary to improve the appearance of the teeth.

He really shouldn't shave the enamel and I can't see what good that would do, it's the resin that has made the bite feel odd so it's that that needs modifying.

Thank you. @BadgernTheGarden I thought so. Good you said this, it just feels like common sense. Trouble is they aren’t real dentists. Call themselves Doctors too. Not registered with the GDC of course.
We checked reviews and nothing really flagged up.

Yes these places are in the UK - many like it. @2dogsandabudgie

Should be monitored.
It’s a learning curve for DD too. They just want your money not whats best for you really.

A dentist proper should be a doctor. My old NHS dentist had Doctor S*** written up somewhere in the waiting room, or surgery or stairs.

@upinaballoon yes you’re right - it’s just these ‘cosmetic’ people aren’t always doing whats best for the customer sadly.

If this is correct and you’ve checked on the GDC website then you need to report it as illegal practice of dentistry https://www.gdc-uk.org/about-us/what-we-do/illegal-practice

she needs to see a proper dentist to see what’s going on and have corrective work, if necessary . She also needs to tell dentist honestly what has happened so they can take clinical photographs to assist in the prosecution .

It is madness to go back if these people are practicing illegally. You can check a professionals registration here https://olr.gdc-uk.org/SearchRegister

@Lollygagglethank you. I’ll definitely look into it. & yes I have booked an appointment with a real dentist for advice. Much appreciated.

The saga has continued…
We went back, dentist denied any shaving off the original teeth. There’s another question I have. DD can’t floss in between some teeth. AI says that is a serious issue. Dentist said it’s fine, just water floss…
Anyone want to offer their opinion?
I will be grateful.

Yes our original dentist has heard similar issues lately. & worse ones from treatment abroad.

This is wrong , should be able to floss between all teeth , water flossing is no substitute for being able to properly floss.

Teeth should not be joined together.

It is illegal to practice dentistry in the uk without a dental qualification. Primarily a degree in dentistry but dental therapists can carry out some treatments. I’m not sure a therapist should be doing composite veneers privately though.

If they have no formal qualifications in dentistry you need to report to the GDC.

You should be able to floss between every tooth. Poorly executed composite veneers can create food traps leading to decay and gum inflammation.

As a dentist we are seeing more and more illegal cosmetic “dentistry”. Patients are drawn by the discounted prices and glossy advertising. Unfortunately if anything goes wrong your daughter will have no recourse. If they aren’t registered by the GDC it’s unlikely they have insurance.

Just had a look at their Instagram site. I think their marketing is done by an ex page 3 photographer it is overtly sexist. Lots of women in lingerie and lacy feather boa monstrosities.
I’m tempted to refer to GDC purely because of the advertising. The GDC advice is quite clear -
All information or publicity material regarding dental services should be legal, decent, honest and truthful.

There’s nothing decent about their use of soft porn.

Thank u very much indeed.
I looked and I couldn’t find the registration- but our nhs dentist receptionist found them. They are registered.

So we will try and get compensation and try get them to remedy it. After that if no joy, will report.
Thank you, when you think about it, it’s all common sense really. Decent caring dentists do the right thing. These others cut corners. We know this and the day of the main treatment was allocated 5 hours, it was less than 3 in the end.

Really letting people down. So why are the reviews not too bad/honest?!

So gutted. Lesson learnt.

For reference:
Just seen this. Mmmm no surprises there then…

Oh dear
Not professional are they