Dentists UK or Abroad?
Discussion
MacGee said:
The clue us in the words prices from!!!!!!!! Not the fixed fee! It'll be only for very simple uncomplicated implants. But I clearly can't say for def!
Driller prob still laughing !
I was more interested in the company, but the deal is relative to how many implants you want, startin at 995 for 1, all inclusive.Driller prob still laughing !
Sorry, it's just with the phrase "local anaesthetic used" it sounds like they are making anaesthetic out to be some sort of revolutionary technique as opposed to using no anaesthetic at all! I guess they mean instead of general.
Agree with Alan about the "from" thing, in fact the whole thing seems a bit commercial really but I guess that's the way it's going.
"Heart surgery, get your heart surgery here!"
Agree with Alan about the "from" thing, in fact the whole thing seems a bit commercial really but I guess that's the way it's going.
"Heart surgery, get your heart surgery here!"
Piersman2 said:
I was discussing this recently.
I need a couple of bridges done and a few other bits and bobs and asked my own dentist for a quote. The price was about £4K in total which seemd a total and piss take to me for just a few hours work.
I'm interested to see if anyone comes on thread with some real world experience of going overseas as I might as well take a holiday and get the work done at the same time!
At least I'd likely get a free holiday.
I had a root canal done in Malta. (I lived there for a few years) €160 all in for two visits, including x-rays - not done the crown yet, but was quoted £400 by my local private dentist. The Maltese guy was superb, newer and better-equipped surgery than UK, nicer attitude, too. Nice enough place to spend a couple of weeks, as well and cheap flights and hotels available outside of school holidays. I need a couple of bridges done and a few other bits and bobs and asked my own dentist for a quote. The price was about £4K in total which seemd a total and piss take to me for just a few hours work.
I'm interested to see if anyone comes on thread with some real world experience of going overseas as I might as well take a holiday and get the work done at the same time!
At least I'd likely get a free holiday.
Edited by Pothole on Wednesday 21st November 13:41
Driller said:
Sorry, it's just with the phrase "local anaesthetic used" it sounds like they are making anaesthetic out to be some sort of revolutionary technique as opposed to using no anaesthetic at all! I guess they mean instead of general.
Agree with Alan about the "from" thing, in fact the whole thing seems a bit commercial really but I guess that's the way it's going.
"Heart surgery, get your heart surgery here!"
I guess the fact it is advertised in Groupon does not help, but marketing wise it is a good idea as they have a vast database, gaining access to a body of people who typically cant afford expensive private dental work.Agree with Alan about the "from" thing, in fact the whole thing seems a bit commercial really but I guess that's the way it's going.
"Heart surgery, get your heart surgery here!"
So you don't think much of this then?
Rollin said:
£47 in England for as many as you want. Includes as many fillings as you need as well as your exam, clean, radiographs etc.
What about fish on the ceiling?Pointed sticks?
Alright, alright, you win
Jetl3on said:
So you don't think much of this then?
Not saying that, it could very good, I'm just a little uncomfortable mixing gaudy marketing with surgical procedures.Driller said:
Rollin said:
£47 in England for as many as you want. Includes as many fillings as you need as well as your exam, clean, radiographs etc.
What about fish on the ceiling?Pointed sticks?
Alright, alright, you win
Jetl3on said:
So you don't think much of this then?
Not saying that, it could very good, I'm just a little uncomfortable mixing gaudy marketing with surgical procedures.
My experience with Dentists have not been good ones, this is my 1st post so please be patient.
When I was 20 [now 65] I had a car accident, broke 2 upper front teeth, consultant [I think] at the hospital told me Dentist would fix me up ok, result was he extracted both instead of capping? consultant was disgusted, so I have had denture ever since.
The only treatment I have ever had since, excluding 6 monthly checkups, have been fillings and extractions, the last time I had a new plate made resulted in new teeth been noticeably longer, dentist said they would "settle in" I think he was serious, I currently have 2 other teeth 1 each side of the denture that are loose, and one of my other 2 remaining front upper teeth is badly chipped, 3 days ago I asked the dentist what my options were, his response was, he could grind the chipped one down, this would have made the difference in lengths even more prominent, and he could extract the other 2 and make a new plate, or I could go to the hygienist for a course of treatment, 3 visits, which might not work anyway.
I realize that it is virtually impossible for a Dentist to give much advice from my description but I would really appreciate any comments that you feel able to make.
When I was 20 [now 65] I had a car accident, broke 2 upper front teeth, consultant [I think] at the hospital told me Dentist would fix me up ok, result was he extracted both instead of capping? consultant was disgusted, so I have had denture ever since.
The only treatment I have ever had since, excluding 6 monthly checkups, have been fillings and extractions, the last time I had a new plate made resulted in new teeth been noticeably longer, dentist said they would "settle in" I think he was serious, I currently have 2 other teeth 1 each side of the denture that are loose, and one of my other 2 remaining front upper teeth is badly chipped, 3 days ago I asked the dentist what my options were, his response was, he could grind the chipped one down, this would have made the difference in lengths even more prominent, and he could extract the other 2 and make a new plate, or I could go to the hygienist for a course of treatment, 3 visits, which might not work anyway.
I realize that it is virtually impossible for a Dentist to give much advice from my description but I would really appreciate any comments that you feel able to make.
Well going back to my post the other week, I saw my dentist (NHS), he was fantastic... understood I have a bit of a phobia of dentists and certainly helped my nerves.
Turns out after a good 5+ years of no dentistry all I need is a trip to the hygenists and 3 fillings, one urgently.
Problem is due to my dislike of the dentist I found it pretty uncomfortable with his hands in my mouth and he has suggested me to be sedated for any treatment, so I'm currently waiting on my referral (can't come soon enough) to another practice which can do this. I have a temporary filling to cover the nerve on one tooth but it's still a bit meh... my own fault
So I'd say to anyone thinking about dentistry abroad, try and find a good NHS dentist first. They are out there. At least getting treatment locally, you know you're only a phonecall and short journey from a local dentist who could fix something urgently.
Secondly, does anyone know if being sedated effects the cost of treatment, and how much can i expect to pay for 3 basic fillings on the NHS? Is it £48.50 for the 3 or £48.50 for each filling?
I'm now making a concerted effort to cut out a lot of sugar from my diet and getting back into the swing of going to the dentist every 6 months. This way I think it'll be a lot less painful on me and my wallet!!
Unless it was a huge job where you would save a fortune, i really don't see the point of going abroad for dentistry!
Turns out after a good 5+ years of no dentistry all I need is a trip to the hygenists and 3 fillings, one urgently.
Problem is due to my dislike of the dentist I found it pretty uncomfortable with his hands in my mouth and he has suggested me to be sedated for any treatment, so I'm currently waiting on my referral (can't come soon enough) to another practice which can do this. I have a temporary filling to cover the nerve on one tooth but it's still a bit meh... my own fault
So I'd say to anyone thinking about dentistry abroad, try and find a good NHS dentist first. They are out there. At least getting treatment locally, you know you're only a phonecall and short journey from a local dentist who could fix something urgently.
Secondly, does anyone know if being sedated effects the cost of treatment, and how much can i expect to pay for 3 basic fillings on the NHS? Is it £48.50 for the 3 or £48.50 for each filling?
I'm now making a concerted effort to cut out a lot of sugar from my diet and getting back into the swing of going to the dentist every 6 months. This way I think it'll be a lot less painful on me and my wallet!!
Unless it was a huge job where you would save a fortune, i really don't see the point of going abroad for dentistry!
US perception that British people have 'bad teeth' is down to the fact that the NHS does not fund purely cosmetic work
US practices with regard to X-rays and other investigations is down to three things
1.it's all fee for service
2.some nonsensical legal judgements which make it far easier to just do a test even if it has little or no relevance (hence the love affair the US has with PSA tests and their 'cure' rate of 'prostate cancer'for people with insurance)
3.poor radiation protection legislation which means far more X-rays are done than is clinically necessary which then establishes a 'standard of care' which is not clinically justified but is fueled by 1 and 2 above
US practices with regard to X-rays and other investigations is down to three things
1.it's all fee for service
2.some nonsensical legal judgements which make it far easier to just do a test even if it has little or no relevance (hence the love affair the US has with PSA tests and their 'cure' rate of 'prostate cancer'for people with insurance)
3.poor radiation protection legislation which means far more X-rays are done than is clinically necessary which then establishes a 'standard of care' which is not clinically justified but is fueled by 1 and 2 above
LiamM45 said:
Well going back to my post the other week, I saw my dentist (NHS), he was fantastic... understood I have a bit of a phobia of dentists and certainly helped my nerves.
Turns out after a good 5+ years of no dentistry all I need is a trip to the hygenists and 3 fillings, one urgently.
Problem is due to my dislike of the dentist I found it pretty uncomfortable with his hands in my mouth and he has suggested me to be sedated for any treatment, so I'm currently waiting on my referral (can't come soon enough) to another practice which can do this. I have a temporary filling to cover the nerve on one tooth but it's still a bit meh... my own fault
So I'd say to anyone thinking about dentistry abroad, try and find a good NHS dentist first. They are out there. At least getting treatment locally, you know you're only a phonecall and short journey from a local dentist who could fix something urgently.
Secondly, does anyone know if being sedated effects the cost of treatment, and how much can i expect to pay for 3 basic fillings on the NHS? Is it £48.50 for the 3 or £48.50 for each filling?
I'm now making a concerted effort to cut out a lot of sugar from my diet and getting back into the swing of going to the dentist every 6 months. This way I think it'll be a lot less painful on me and my wallet!!
Unless it was a huge job where you would save a fortune, i really don't see the point of going abroad for dentistry!
Glad to hear you had a good experience. It should be £48.50 for all the fillings, and the sedation will be free unless they've said otherwise.Turns out after a good 5+ years of no dentistry all I need is a trip to the hygenists and 3 fillings, one urgently.
Problem is due to my dislike of the dentist I found it pretty uncomfortable with his hands in my mouth and he has suggested me to be sedated for any treatment, so I'm currently waiting on my referral (can't come soon enough) to another practice which can do this. I have a temporary filling to cover the nerve on one tooth but it's still a bit meh... my own fault
So I'd say to anyone thinking about dentistry abroad, try and find a good NHS dentist first. They are out there. At least getting treatment locally, you know you're only a phonecall and short journey from a local dentist who could fix something urgently.
Secondly, does anyone know if being sedated effects the cost of treatment, and how much can i expect to pay for 3 basic fillings on the NHS? Is it £48.50 for the 3 or £48.50 for each filling?
I'm now making a concerted effort to cut out a lot of sugar from my diet and getting back into the swing of going to the dentist every 6 months. This way I think it'll be a lot less painful on me and my wallet!!
Unless it was a huge job where you would save a fortune, i really don't see the point of going abroad for dentistry!
MacGee said:
nothing is ....apart from cheap petrol!
see this ....http://www.usdebtclock.org/
how many other countries are allowed to get away with this?
Blimey, that's 'orrible!see this ....http://www.usdebtclock.org/
how many other countries are allowed to get away with this?
LiamM45 said:
I'm now making a concerted effort to cut out a lot of sugar from my diet
Cutting the quantity won't make any difference, you need to cut the frequency with which you eat suger. Just eating it at meal times will do the trick and you can eat as much as you like 
Rollin said:
Glad to hear you had a good experience. It should be £48.50 for all the fillings, and the sedation will be free unless they've said otherwise.
Sounds like a bloody good bargain to me. In fact, I don't know how that's even possible!
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