MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
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My tooth is killing me and one of my fillings fell out recently, its been about 6 years since i last went as i HATE dentists, but i think im going to have to go soon and brave it 
Anyone know what u need to do in regards to registering? do u have to pay now? I have no idea where to start
Thanx
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jimmy 2.1
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Shipley, West Yorkshire
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my bro did that. couldn't register anywhere because there was like a 2 year waiting list! ended up going private and once he had all the work done (other fillings etc) it cost him the total of his yearly bonus!
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Gg_mf
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Registered: 10th Oct 05
Location: Brighouse
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U need to ring the NHS to find out which dentists are taking new patients on. As is took me about 4 years to get in to a dentist in my area. Unless you are willing to go Private. Its quite expensive now. Im with the NHS and it used to be 5.60 for a check up and now its gone up to £15.00 for a check up alone. If you are in pain now I suggest you ring the emergency dentist first off.
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Edd
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Registered: 8th Nov 04
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re-register at your local dentist's
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Kathryn W
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You'll have to re-register at a dentist near you, but it most probably will be a very long waiting list. Tell them that you need to see a dentist in an emergency, if they cannot fit you in then i suggest you go private but would cost a bomb 
Are you sure your not already registered at a dentist?
Why not just put some string around the tooth, and then attatch the other end on the door, and then shut the door..
Then it will be pain free 
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
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4 year waiting list???
Damn!
Do i need to just ring up my local dentist and re-register?
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Ally
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Registered: 2nd Jul 03
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When i moved here i just called an NHS dentist and booked a checkup for 2 weeks later
Should be able to find somewhere, xxx year waiting list shouldnt exist...
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shawboy
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Registered: 1st Jul 02
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think you can go to the hospital.
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Gg_mf
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Registered: 10th Oct 05
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Yes just ring them up and ask them if they are currently taking on nhs. Id ring the one that you used to be at first and see if they will take u back...plead...lol. Yes when I didnt visit the dentisf for a while and then i needed to go I had to re register...4 years later i eventually got in one... never missed an appointment again.
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Ally
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Registered: 2nd Jul 03
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and if you want to go private ideally you need to get yourself orally 'sound' as it will cost a packet
I suggest go to dentist, have all your treatment, become orally sound, then go with Denplan and pay £20/30 a month for private if you think it will be worth it 
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rich0404
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Registered: 13th Jan 03
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lol! good luck!
where my mum works its 80 for a checkup!
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Ally
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NHS checkup was £15 when i went last, bout a year ago
Rich is that private? I paid less than that when i had my first filling last year
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Conway563
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Registered: 7th Jun 06
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I've just spent £270 having my teeth sorted. Not sure whether the drill or parting with the cash hurt more!
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
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I just rang my old place, they dont take on NHS anymore. Its £30 for a check up and then whatever they quote for the work there after - i dont have to go through with the work do i if i thinks it too expensive?
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Gg_mf
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No you dont have to go through with the work but if they say it needs doing and you are having bother with your teeth id rather pay it and get it sorted than dealing with the pain.
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Conway563
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Registered: 7th Jun 06
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quote:
Originally posted by MatthewR
I just rang my old place, they dont take on NHS anymore. Its £30 for a check up and then whatever they quote for the work there after - i dont have to go through with the work do i if i thinks it too expensive?
no a quotes a quote, doesn't mean your committed to anything
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Andy Stocker
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I hadn't been for 10+ years & finally got round to going the other week. Just walked in registered & got an appointment. I now have my 1st ever filling & was relieved of £40 or so for the check up & filling
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Ally
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Nah you dont, when i went last i had a tiny filling in the bottom of my mouth, then dentist said i needed another one and i didnt go back to have it. Thought it was weird because id never had fillings before and he said i needed 2, but mouth doesnt hurt and i brush twice a day so will see what they say when i go back!
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Gg_mf
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Registered: 10th Oct 05
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I had a brace when I was 12. When I recently went to the dentist for my check up the dentist said to me that one tooth has moved slightly since having a brace ...and they wanted to charge me £5 grand to sort it. So I turned round and said i dont think so. It doesnt bother me that a tooth has moved...tbh i dont even think you can tell... Money making!!!! 
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Mark Petty
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I recently had 2 fillings on both sides. Due to being on both sides he recommended no injection he said it wouldn't hurt but I can tell you now it fecking killed and I fecking hate the dentist - he was a bitch for lieing to me
Cost me £68 for both fillings and a clean thats on NHS
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Ally
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Registered: 2nd Jul 03
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I had a brace for 2 years gg, mine havent moved back thou. Did you wear your retainer and everything after they took it off?
I cried so much when they put it on glad i had it now thou!
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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Just phoned my local NHS one, its £15.50 for consultation £42 for something minor or £189 for serious, depends on what needs doing.
I had braces for years and total of 8 teeth out! As u can imiagine i hate teh dentists. I guess i will just have to see what he says
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Sara
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Registered: 19th Apr 06
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Ring NHS 0845 46 47, tell em u want to register at a dentist, answer their questions, and they will put u on the list and they tell u a letter will be sent to you, but this letter might take a while. Thats what I did other week anyway, I havent been since primary school 
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Gg_mf
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quote:
Originally posted by Ally
I had a brace for 2 years gg, mine havent moved back thou. Did you wear your retainer and everything after they took it off?
I cried so much when they put it on glad i had it now thou!
Yes i wore my retainer. Didnt mess about with it or anything. I wouldnt spend 5 grand on a brace tho especially when for 2 years I had to wear one...and the times going back and forth for it tightening was awful...and trying to eat was so painfull.
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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Friday 10am - Im just going to see what he says during the consultation because i dont have the money for anything major!!!
Keep your fingers crossed for me
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