I've had mixed experiences with NHS Dentists
When I was a kid, my mum was a dental receptionist so I saw the guy there. Always got on really well with him, he'd find me odd jobs to do over the summer to earn a few quid and let me go there for work experience and paid me for it. Up until we moved away when I was 16 he always told me I had perfect teeth and if any dentist in the future told me I needed work doing they were trying to scam me. One of my teeth was cutting into my gum so I asked for it to be filed down, he decided to do all the teeth that 'looked sharp'. I was gutted, I had really pointy canines, rather fang-esque in fact. He also didn't tell me I wouldn't be able to eat afterwards. My mum bought me an Aero and after the first bite I was nearly in tears. Still can't look at an Aero the same way.

Moved house and it's time for my first check-up with new dentist and within seconds of looking in my mouth he wants x-rays taking. Two of my teeth have massive holes that need filling. One of them didn't take properly so I had to have it dug out and replaced. Really hated that as it hurt something rotten.

Current dentist has given me two more fillings, again one of them needed to be replaced. I also need a bite guard making as I grind my teeth when I'm asleep. Fine he says, go and book the appointment at the desk. Arrive at the desk to be asked if he'd explained how much it would cost... £198. After picking myself up of the floor I politely explained that no, he hadn't told me this. Or that I need yet another filling. Thank god I now have a HC2.
( Poppy The Platypus was abducted by an army of toast soldiers on, Thu 18 Mar 2010, 15:42, Reply)