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Re: pulled my tooth
I am sure that it is still totally possible since the whole principle of UK NHS is 'free at point of use' especially in emergency even for dentistry...this is an emergency. I'm pretty sure CDS is free. That case in the USA where a child died of a tooth abcess couldn't in theory happen in UK as all kids are free.
I bet he could get free care at a dental hospital clinic as well.
NHS Direct should be able to advise him as one of the first posters said.
I'm not sure if the CDS is free either. Plus it depends on the PCT whether you will be seen immediately. Maybe you should try A&E. Tell them you can't afford to go to a dentist and if they don't treat you, you will get really ill and turn up there again. If you get referred from A&E as an outpatient it is likely to be free. Bear in mind though some A&E departments have a GP type pre triage service to deal with any non emergency cases & reduce A&E activity.
ridiculous that people cannot just have a tooth out for free if they are on limited means.
I am sure that it is still totally possible since the whole principle of UK NHS is 'free at point of use' especially in emergency even for dentistry...this is an emergency. I'm pretty sure CDS is free. That case in the USA where a child died of a tooth abcess couldn't in theory happen in UK as all kids are free.
I bet he could get free care at a dental hospital clinic as well.
NHS Direct should be able to advise him as one of the first posters said.