Where can I find a list of approximate costs for dental procedures done privately in the UK?\n\nOr if you don't know, do you know roughly how much an extraction costs? And what about fillings (large and small)?
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I have a question??\n\nWhy are you so Fat
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X-rays and the exam itself can be pretty expensive, and they are billed seperately from the cleaning, so that may be the reason for the cost.  The amount of cleaning neccesary would depend on how "dirty" your teeth are.  There are some people whose teeth I can clean in less than five minutes, and other people who take multiple appointments.  If you take relatively good care of your teeth and are genetically lucky in that your mouth doesn't create much tartar, they may have not needed to scale ("scrape") at all.  Polishing isn't even technically neccesary.  They definitely should have flossed your teeth.  If you feel that you weren't given adequate treatment, you may want to go to another office.  It sounds like you seem a little suspicious of this one anyway.
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i would get a second opinion.  If you have spent a ton of money putting them on...then it may be that your dentist wants more cash!
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contact the british dental hygienist association BDHA they will help you with accurate figures
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TINKERBEL,\nYOU ARE DEFINITELY NOT ALONE. MANY FOLKS HAVE NO DENTAL INSURANCE OR MEDICAL.\nIF YOU CAN LOOK FOR A DENTAL SCHOOL TO DO THE WORK OR A DENTAL CLINIC THE RATES ARE MORE REASONABLE THAN PRIVATE PRACTICE DENTISTS.\nTALK TO INDIVIDUAL DENTAL OFFICES AND SEE IF A PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT CAN BE MADE WITH THEM?
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Go to the NHS website, there's a page that allows to to locate NHS dentists, doctors, opticians etc etc - you type in your postcode and it gives you a list of dental practices nearest to you and also information about what categories of patients they are currently registering. Good luck!
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I work for a dentist and my dad has had it done and it is very painful and I would only do it as a last resort. Very costly. Took my dad a month. Could not eat very very bad pain.
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Hello,\n\n     Congratulations for your new life. I understand that the costs are astronomical, but so many people are ready to have it done that it might be difficult to find a place where they make it for "cheap".\n\n      You know, dental implants are often considered as the best solution, but other good and cheaper solutions exist. Explore these! For example, a well-fitted partial denture can restore a smile satisfactorily in a majority of patients.\n\nI know that it is possible to get surgery done for "cheap" in some countries... It's common for plastic surgery and it's increasingly popular for dental treatments. People doing it put their health at risk, since the treatments are often done in countries where the standards of care are lower than in the "Western World". And even though you get somebody competent, the follow-up can be impossible  if you have problems... And good luck to find a dentist in D.C. willing to work with a "butched" surgery. U.S. and Canada have among the highest standards or dental practice in the world. Don't forget it!
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Unfortunately the stereotype can be true although not all Brits have Bad teeth, just as all Americans are not Obese!\n\nProblem is some Brits do not see their teeth (or their health generally) as a priority, they will happily spend £60 on a haircut, lots of money on sunbeds, cigarettes, beer etc but moan like mad when they have to pay £15 for me to use my professional knowledge to treat them, clean their teeth, which basically stops their gum disease in it's tracks and prevents them losing their teeth.\n\nHistorically Americans have always had to pay, usually top dollar, for their dental care, and have never had it heavily subsidised by the Government and so value their teeth and invest the time and effort in cleaning and care to make sure thay have the minimum work needed, prevention is better than cure, and generally it works! (although I'm sure there are some exceptions)\n\nWhereas some Brits tend to do the bare minimumin the way of cleaning, turn their nose up at flossing, eat lots of sweet foods and avoid the Dentist when they have a problem, coming to see us when the problem gets dire and then expect us to work miracles (and for nothing preferably) \n\nIt's only now there is less Subsidy from the Government, and fewer Dentists that patients will  perhaps realise good dental care is worth the money, and it is NOT all down to Dentist's wages, the Dentists I work with do not drive jags!\n\nThe materials and disposables we have to use during treatment are VERY expensive, a Dental chair costs around £15,000 for example. Crowns and Dentures  made in Dental labs do not come cheaply either.\n\nDid you know that Dental plaque not only causes Decay and Gum Disease but has also been implicated in the incidence of Strokes, Heart Disease and Premature Births ?\n\nWe don't just aim to look after the mouth, it's your whole body, we do what we can but ultimately it is up to the patient to take responsibility for their own Dental Health and put the effort in.\n\nRight off me soapbox now !!!!
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There are no such financial aids to my knowledge.  However, see if there is a dental school in your area.  You can get all the services for a fraction of the cost.  The work is done by students near the end of their training and they are supervised the entire time.  Might be an affordable option for you.\n\nA family with money issues that I knew in Michigan had all their dental work done at a dental school and were very pleased with them.
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You may want to try a local university or college in your area.  Many times they have dental students who do a lot of work and it is generaly a good thing because the instructors are on hand as well.  Sometimes you can get quality care.\nGood Luck Health Care Does Break Your Bank
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Try an oral surgeon.  They regurarly use IV sedation to assist patients in extraction - expect it to be costly.
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Always get a second opinion. They are out to make money. I saw a dentist and he said I had 5 cavaties!!! I went to another and had only one small cavity. They will rip you off!!! Also, who in the heck needs a $100 toothbrush? Go buy a sonic care one at Target or Wal-Mart. They are the best. Take action and let them know that you are going elsewhere.
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While I don't want to post the access to the full information here, I am in the dental industry and can give you a little bit of the guidance you are asking for.\n\nIn a survey of dentists taken in 2003, for the Mountain States Region, prices were as follows:\n\nDental Exam - 30th percentile - $35\n              median - $35\n              70th percentile - $45\n\nFull Mouth X-Ray - 30th percentile - $75\n                   median - $95\n                   70th percentile - $95\n\nBite Wing X-Ray (4) - 30th percentile - $35\n                      median - $35\n                      70th percentile - $45\n\nAdult Cleaning - both 30th and 70th percentile - $65\n\nIf you are visiting a dentist for the first time, it is likely that the practice will want to do a full mouth X-Ray.  Once you are a regular patient, they will be more likely to do bite-wing xrays on recall visits.  \n\nAlso, keep in mind that this is a survey from 2003, so prices may have changed a bit.  But this will give you a little better idea of the price structure.\n\nAs you look for a dentist, keep in mind that there are many other factors besides price.  Just as 'hamburgers' are cheaper at McDonalds than they are at Outback, and just as 'blue jeans' are cheaper at KMart than they are at Nordstroms, the price of 'dental exams' are cheaper at some practices than others.  Top quality dentists will not aim to have the lowest prices, and there's a reason for that.  \n\nModern dentistry has produced a lot of innovations (such as lasers) that make dentistry far less painful, invasive and traumatic than ever before.  Different practices implement new technology faster than others.  The dental experience you get will vary among practices and dentists.
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If I were you, I would get a 2nd opinion. And when doing so- Do not tell the dentist you are seeing about any of the prices you've already been quoted. The price $900.00 is about right for a crown, compared to my dental office (where I work). Let  me tell you that $1800 for one tooth to be extracted is ridiculous!! It is more expensive with being put under with the anestesia. But if your husband is comfortable being at the dentist and he can handle being awake, I would advise him to go without the anestesia. Extracting a tooth doesn't take that long. Most of the time is used waiting on the numbess to settle in enough so he will feel no pain. I hope I helped!
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Cheap, pull it.\n\nIf salvageable, expect starting price of $1800 for root canal and crown.
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Hi!\nThe cost depends very much on where you are and is the dental office nice or not really!I work in a dental office and for example a root can. on a front tooth costs $450, you might need whats called a post after that on this teeth and that goes for $200 a piece.The bridge you said will be a 5 unit bridge,that means the price of 5 crowns combined,here that will be $3750.Of course all this is cash prices,assuming you don't have insurance.If you already have one that will greatly reduce your cost!!!\nI recommend you talk to your dentist about the cost of all this before you start it.Usually when an extensive work like that is needed,they might give you a discount,or ask about payment plans which will allow you to make monthly payments to the dental office for an extended period of time!\nI am sure that after everything is completed you will have a great, even and bright smile and all will be worth it!Good luck!:)))