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CharlieMcShane
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Hi there,
I'm in quite a situation regarding my dental hygiene.
My dentist is under NHS and provides IV sedation. After examining and deep cleaning my teeth, my dentist concluded that I need two forms of sedation and more after that. I have two cracked teeth and one with two holes within it.
I signed up to the sedation waiting list back in November, since then I've been looking after my teeth more but a week ago, another tooth cracked whilst under pressure. It's a glaringly obvious front tooth and this was during my wait for sedation. I've been told my first sedation appointment won't be available until March - April. He is also claiming this damage repair will not cover NHS costs, meaning the procedures can cost up to a total of £1,600.
My question is, what are my options?
I'm simply too much of a nervous patient to go with oral sedation. I have far too much anxiety and pain which is why I went for IV sedation, but even that is taking too long. Do I look for another IV sedation clinic? Could I get referred to an Orthodontics Hospital? Would they be able to do all the work within one session? It says on the King's College website that they can do my dental treatment. Would the wait times be shorter? I'm hitting my fourth month of waiting and I don't know what to do.
Thanks,
Charlie
I'm in quite a situation regarding my dental hygiene.
My dentist is under NHS and provides IV sedation. After examining and deep cleaning my teeth, my dentist concluded that I need two forms of sedation and more after that. I have two cracked teeth and one with two holes within it.
I signed up to the sedation waiting list back in November, since then I've been looking after my teeth more but a week ago, another tooth cracked whilst under pressure. It's a glaringly obvious front tooth and this was during my wait for sedation. I've been told my first sedation appointment won't be available until March - April. He is also claiming this damage repair will not cover NHS costs, meaning the procedures can cost up to a total of £1,600.
My question is, what are my options?
I'm simply too much of a nervous patient to go with oral sedation. I have far too much anxiety and pain which is why I went for IV sedation, but even that is taking too long. Do I look for another IV sedation clinic? Could I get referred to an Orthodontics Hospital? Would they be able to do all the work within one session? It says on the King's College website that they can do my dental treatment. Would the wait times be shorter? I'm hitting my fourth month of waiting and I don't know what to do.
Thanks,
Charlie