leaving dentist

[patient]

This is not really support as such but did not know were else to put this

I recently left my private dentist as it was too expensive. I found a new NHS one. Had check up etc. Did not like the tone of the NHS dentist and decided not to go back so I phone and said I was not going back and had paid a deposit towards treatment but they are very kindly refunding my deposit. I have found another NHS dentist who will hopefully suit me better

 

[krlovesherkids777]

Sorry to hear you had to leave your private due to finances. I've also had that situation too, its hard when finances keep us from the best care sometimes . I'm really glad you phoned the one you didn't like the tone of and they gave your money back . Also hoping this next one is kind and will do better with you and for you and you will feel a better peace.

 

[mac54]

You found two NHS dentists accepting new patients? Like winning the lottery.

 

[patient]

Yes maybe it depends where you live. Also I want to ask if anyone has ideas on what we should not eat to save the life of our teeth. They say sugar is bad, acid is bad so what on earth can we eat? should we ever eat a piece of chocolate again or a cake or ice cream and should we never eat oranges because they contain acid? If we list all the things that contain sugar or acid there will be hardly anything left to eat.

 

[krlovesherkids777]

Hi a patient.For eating. Example. I am a major chocolholic and I love pop well I thought on would for sure just need to drastically give this up. I had a talk w my. Previous dentist . He said as long as you eat it in one sitting wait a half hour than brush it is fine . its eating or drinking all day and leaving the effects of it on your teeth without brushing and rinsing that is dangerous.

 

[Thephilsblogbar]

I am trying to cut down on the chocolate and soda. My dentist says as long and wait for about 45-60 minutes if I consumed a fizzy drink and sweets I am fine. I got a difficult mouth to clean and do try my hardest even though I had work done in the past.

I been going to the same nhs pratice all my life, and it took me 11+ to find one I like, she is the current owner she got a fanstic team, so are a few other pratice I will see if I had to, like I broke a filling

 

[Enarete]

Hi Patient,

as krlovesherkids suggests, it is not about what you eat, but more about how you eat it. Tooth decay is a result of a combination of factors. We have a really extensive article about this here. You should be able to find all about tooth decay here and how to prevent it.

Keeping my fingers crossed for your new dentist to be the one. There are a lot of NHS practices that treat their patients kindly.

All the best wishes

 

[patient]

Hello

I thought I would give an update on my post. I went to the NHS practice that a friend recommended. The dentist I saw was vey nice and welcoming which in my opinion is a good start as they say first impressions are vey important. He asked me if I had any issues to tell him and I began by telling him I had a recent tooth infection which has not yet been properly treated apart from antibiotics. I said at the time I got this infection I was on holiday and I was going to a private dentist. The private dentist did not know how to treat the infected tooth so she did a panoramic xray of my mouth and said it showed up some other issues such as another infection which needed treating by way of a root canal. The cost of one root canal was £560 let alone two so I decided to leave and I would have had to pay extra for the crowns. I then found an NHS dentist who asked me about my diet and basically was quite abrupt and rude so I never went back. This one today was not rude and did not ask me about my diet or anything and the treatment that both the private dentist and the former NHS dentist said I need are not needed. I do not have a second infection and the only root canal I need is the one on the tooth that got infected on holiday. The other NHS dentist said I have a cavity under a crown and the tooth may need to be extracted. The dentist this morning said that tooth is ok and does not need attention and sometimes old crowns and old root canals show up on xrays as thought they need treatment when in fact they do not. I do not understand why these dentist were telling me I needed this treatment if my current dentist disagrees? who do you believe

 

[patient]

I was also told this morning that I should not need to press hard on my gums and teeth with an electric toothbrush and yet the former NHS dentist told me I was not pressing hard enough and therefore not removing enough plaque as I ought to

 

[patient]

anyone care to reply????

 

[letsconnect]

Good to hear that the dentist you saw was nice and welcoming .

Could you post some x-rays? It's pretty much impossible for the dentists here to comment without anything to go on.

Regarding the electric toothbrush, you can get some models with a pressure sensor alert which tells you when you are pressing too hard (look out for the Oral-B rechargeable ones with the small round brush heads - most of them come with a pressure sensor). That way you can't do any damage and it shows you how much pressure is too much. We've got lots of tips on this page.

 

[patient]

How can I post xrays when I do not have them? They take xrays and keep them at the surgery

 

[krlovesherkids777]

Patient,

It is very confusing when you are getting different answers from different people, and who do you believe and think is right? and what you should do.. It can seem a bit overwhelming which to choose. I know it is difficult sometimes but if you ask for your xrays you should be able to get them emailed to you, then the dr's here can take a look and give you some advice possibly like Lets connect suggests. Go first with whatever feels at most peace with you and for me I would pick most conservative , whats going to save the most of my teeth or stay within my budget to the best of possible options. Its a hard dilemna you are in with differing opinions.. I hope you can get some clarification and peace . It does seem the new NHS dentist seems a bit promising and kind.

 

[patient]

yes thanks. I like the new dentist. He did not tell me off or query anything. He just gave his honest view with a smile and the dental nurse also smiled at me. The previous NHS dentist and nurse never smiled once at me. Even my doctor smiles at me. Smiles do not cost anything.

 

[krlovesherkids777]

I agree too.. a smile goes along way.. especially from a dentist . when they are helping with yours ..

 

[patient]

I heard someone say that it is nice to smile at people.. I agree to an extent but I would not sit on the train or bus and smile at a complete stranger.

 

[Enarete]

He just gave his honest view with a smile and the dental nurse also smiled at me. The previous NHS dentist and nurse never smiled once at me. Even my doctor smiles at me. Smiles do not cost anything.

This is a big piece of wisdom, smile can be so reassuring and put people at ease.
I wouldn't sit on the train and just smile without a reason either, but a short smile right in the moment of your eyes catching the eyes of another person while holding the door or making space for them to sit next to you or to pass or sitting next to them etc. can be very powerful.

 

[Travie87]

Hardly no dentist will treat Me because I am mentally retarded. It stinks.

 

[comfortdentist]

Hardly no dentist will treat Me because I am mentally retarded. It stinks.

I think the problem is that the dentists ought sure HOW to treat you. There is very little education and even less experience in treating patients like how you have described yourself. There just isn't time. Just the basics are taught in school. Now there are dentists who would be comfortable treating you. The easiest way to find one is to call a pediatric dentist and ask them for a referral name.

 

[Travie87]

I think the problem is that the dentists ought sure HOW to treat you. There is very little education and even less experience in treating patients like how you have described yourself. There just isn't time. Just the basics are taught in school. Now there are dentists who would be comfortable treating you. The easiest way to find one is to call a pediatric dentist and ask them for a referral name.

I did call a pediatric dentist and asked for a referral and they laughed Me off.