J Fotheringham Dental Surgeon

Dental Information 2 - Questions and Answers

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Why should I have check-ups?

Check-ups allow us to diagnose and therefore fix problems before they cause pain. In general, teeth (or gums) that cause pain are much more difficult to fix, and therefore more expensive than catching the problem before discomfort arises.

Isn't it easier to have a tooth extracted when it has an abscess, and isn't it cheaper?

Yes and No. It is often easier to have a tooth extracted than to save it, but equally often, extractions can be difficult and unpleasant - and you lose the tooth. More often we recommend root treatment -where the tooth is treated over one or two visits, to ultimately cure the infection and keep a healthy tooth.

What is Denplan?

Denplan is a dental maintenance scheme whereby the patient pays a monthly fee - usually between £12- £14 to cover all their dental treatment thus avoiding big bills.

Do you take N. H. S. patients?

We accept and treat N. H. S. patients under the N. H. S. when they:

1) Are under 18

2) students in full time education.

3) Any patient in possession of form H. C. 1 (i.e.) exempt from charges on income grounds.

4) Some nervous patients requiring extensive treatment.

5) Senior citizens in certain categories (i.e.) N. H. S. denture wearers.

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