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£60 for cleaning teeth at the dentist for a 17 year old

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temmy99 · 24/07/2020 17:47

I can't remember the last time i have visited the dentist since my experience has just been counting of my teeth and sending me on my way I just stopped bothering to go. My DD said she was going for a check up and i didnt pay too much attention to it until she came back and said it wasnt cheap. I thought she was joking until she said she was charged £60 to have her teeth cleaned and was also asked to return for some more cleaning but she said she will think about it as she could not afford it. I thought dental treatments were free for under 19 year olds and still in full time education. She said she was seen by a hygienist rather than a dentist. She is at the age where she doesnt want me to be tagging along with her but what would have happened if she didnt have the money on her to pay? I am just looking for more information on dental treatments as I am clearly out of date on this. Thank you

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shartsi · 24/07/2020 20:46

£60 is reasonable. My hygienist has raised the price to £130 post covid cos of extra precautions. Fortunately I have found another who charges £85 which I will go to for my next appointment.

Chocoholic12 · 24/07/2020 20:54

Sounds like she booked the wrong thing maybe.

victoriashleigh · 24/07/2020 22:54

I think it’s worth checking in with the practice as you don’t seem to be getting the full story from your daughter (absolutely not a criticism, I think we were all the same as 17 year olds! Grin)

But I just wanted to say; I have fairly serious issues with my gums (I’ve lost a tooth because of it and have receding gums) I see a hygienist very regularly, at least every 3 months, but absolutely no bleeding, ever. No bleeding doesn’t necessarily mean no issues, unfortunately.

EveryPlanetHasAYorkshire · 25/07/2020 00:28

Are you sure she has healthy teeth? Any signs of gum disease like receding gums, loose teeth?

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