UK News English 'pull own teeth' as dental service decays

[The Helper]

Falling numbers of state dentists in England has led to some people taking extreme measures, including extracting their own teeth, according to a new study released Monday.

Others have used superglue to stick crowns back on, rather than stumping up for private treatment, said the study. One person spoke of carrying out 14 separate extractions on himself with pliers.

More typically, a lack of publicly-funded dentists means that growing numbers go private: 78 percent of private patients said they were there because they could not find a National Health Service (NHS) dentist, and only 15 percent because of better treatment.

"This is an uncomfortable read for all of us, and poses serious questions to politicians from patients," said Sharon Grant of the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health.

English 'pull own teeth' as dental service decays

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[Jackal]

We do that because of stupid private dentists who can't do their job right and charge too much.

 

[Wiseman_2]

Or because we can't find a dentist.
I consider myself lucky that I have a good NHS dentist.
But even though it's a state dentist, it still charges for treatment... But I guess we should be thankful they aren't in the same sorrowful state as our hospitals. 90 people dead from C.Diff in one hospital... terrible.

 

[Jindo]

I consider myself lucky that I have a good NHS dentist.

Me too ..

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Never let Jimpy see this thread >_<!

 

[Jackal]

Or because we can't find a dentist.
I consider myself lucky that I have a good NHS dentist.
But even though it's a state dentist, it still charges for treatment... But I guess we should be thankful they aren't in the same sorrowful state as our hospitals. 90 people dead from C.Diff in one hospital... terrible.

The hospitals are better than our dentists, its just that particular hospital sucks. If you disagree with the previous sentence, argue with my Grandad. He's been in and out all for different reasons 5 times in a few months.

 

[Wiseman_2]

Ok, I guess it's hard to base it on just your local Hospital or what you see in the news.

But seriously, Bradford Royal Infirmary is not a bad hospital - it's just the people that tend to fill it up.

Our dentist is very good though.