What are my chances.....

[bumpy]

I've just been into town to register with a new dentist and they will examine me 1st before they register me.

I'm 8 months pregnant and have bad teeth that need some work doing on. I've got a missing crown which my last dentist said it was too much effort to put back in, a temporary filling and I had some root canal done which has left a bit of a hole in the back of my front tooth.

I don't have to pay for my dental work until the baby is a year old so will he want to take me on, if he isn't making any money out me?

Any thoughts??

Bumpy.

[letsconnect]

Hi again - I deleted the spare post, hope you don't mind! gdentalfear might be better able to answer your question (she's more familiar with the UK/NHS situation than I am...) so please check back! [she may not be around for a couple of days - if anyone else knows more about the UK situation... please chip in!]

[bumpy]

Thank you..I just want an idea so that my confidence isn't knocked if the dentist says no he doesn't want me on his books.

Bumpy

[vicki]

Hi

The NHS website www.nhs.uk might be of some use to you.

Click on where you live in the top right hand corner, then click on Dentists in the left column. There is loads of info and answers to questions on that page (including who is entitled to free treatment and how to register etc).

From what I've read, an initial examination before they register you is not that unusual, probably so that they can get idea of how much (or how little) work you need and what your requirements are likely to be. If it helps, perhaps view this initial appointment as more of an interview - to see if they are right for you personally?

I really wouldn't worry about whether they're making enough money out of you.... put it this way - I've never heard of a poor dentist, NHS or private! As far as I understand it (although I could be completely wrong ;D), the way the NHS works is that there are two groups of people; those who don't have to pay anything and those who are NHS patients but do pay.

Those who don't pay include people who are under 18, unemployed, pregnant (as in your case where you get free treatment for 12 months after) etc.

For people who do have to pay, the cost of treatment is subsidised so that basically the NHS pays some of your bill and you pay the rest. I think there are also limits on the amount that you are required to pay on the NHS. Obviously if you are a private patient, then you pay 100% of the cost so therefore it's more expensive.

Depending on whether money is an issue, I'd ask them about whether or not you'll still be registered as an NHS patient once your 12 months is up or whether you'd then have to pay as a private patient.

Hope this helps

[elliebelle9]

Hiya

How are you?
When are you due?
We've just had our second daughter, she's 4 months now, Charlie, she was 5 weeks prem and tiny, bless her
Do you know what your having? Is it your first, 2nd??

As regards to the dentist, just wanted to say dont be dissopointed if they wont do work as my dentist never would and still wont, i know you cant have fillings, something to do with the filling material if i remember correctly, dont know about crowns tho.

Hope your feeling well, not to fed up and managing to get some sleep with twenty pillows propping up your legs, stomach and everything else

Take care
Hayley