stealthy1 3,964 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Went to the dentists for a check up, it states that in your £21 NHS visit, you get a check up, scale and polish for the money? When I asked about my scale and polish I was informed that it was an extra £70 and that I'd have to make another appointment. How did it get to the point where dentists can rip you of, and there be so little you can do about it? Or is it just me expecting to much from my over payed National Insurance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 23,739 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I remember paying £1000+ each for my kids braces so they would have perfect dentition,dentists are like doctors they put the study in at uni so they charge what they feel they are worth. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,635 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 38 minutes ago, stealthy1 said: Went to the dentists for a check up, it states that in your £21 NHS visit, you get a check up, scale and polish for the money? When I asked about my scale and polish I was informed that it was an extra £70 and that I'd have to make another appointment. How did it get to the point where dentists can rip you of, and there be so little you can do about it? Or is it just me expecting to much from my over payed National Insurance. I recently had a wisdom extracted, check up and scale/polish for about 50 quid I think. Great service. FYI I think NI only covers pensions and maternity leave or something. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 My last visit in September was £20 something and that included a scale and polish. I bet the NHS would be interested to hear that your dentist doesn't do what they are supposed to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaaark 10,130 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, walshie said: My last visit in September was £20 something and that included a scale and polish. I bet the NHS would be interested to hear that your dentist doesn't do what they are supposed to. You're right there walshie, I paid £15 in march for mine, which was check up scale and polish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,837 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 £12 for check up scale and polish last time I went ,most dentists these days earning more than the prime minister lol,patient in every 10 mins.....send the over exaggerated bill to the nhs and get payed a few hundred........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 3 hours ago, stealthy1 said: Went to the dentists for a check up, it states that in your £21 NHS visit, you get a check up, scale and polish for the money? When I asked about my scale and polish I was informed that it was an extra £70 and that I'd have to make another appointment. How did it get to the point where dentists can rip you of, and there be so little you can do about it? Or is it just me expecting to much from my over payed National Insurance. That dont sound right to me, if you had needed treatment that went up to band B that fee of £59.10 , my dad pays about £ 70 for a scale & polish buts its not an nhs dentist 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,396 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Our dentist said they stopped taking NHS patients then wanted a direct debit of £35 a month per person to stay on his books and get treatment its a licence to print money Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate 9000 675 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Can't fault my dentist good service and can get appointment at short notice, I know from personal experience it's no fun if you have not got one if you have to go private you are definitely going to get your pants pulled down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 The thing is if Stealthy is registered as an NHS patient, the dentist is getting the full whack for work they aren't doing, then getting £70 on top of that. I'd be inclined to report it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,222 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I would have been inclined to sit there and demand what was rightfully mine to expect, it's surprising what you can get to avoid other patients seeing you make a scene, I think the issue might be the difference between an nhs dentist and a private dentist taking nhs patients, not to sure but I could find out for you if it's really important, as my daughter runs a very exclusive dental practice were the cheapest procedure they do is £2000 and the main man arrives for work in a small private plane, she often has to tell the first patient of the day he,s running a bit late due to fog on the runway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stealthy1 3,964 Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 2 hours ago, walshie said: The thing is if Stealthy is registered as an NHS patient, the dentist is getting the full whack for work they aren't doing, then getting £70 on top of that. I'd be inclined to report it. This is my point Walshie, always had a check up and scale and polish at the same dental surgery for the last 26 years, only this time the dentist tried to roll me over. Who do you report dentists too? They seem as elusive as doctors when you have a problem. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ted Newgent 4,896 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 7 hours ago, mackem said: I remember paying £1000+ each for my kids braces so they would have perfect dentition,dentists are like doctors they put the study in at uni so they charge what they feel they are worth. dentists are like solicitors estate agents all robbing bastwards IMHO 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,536 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 41 minutes ago, Ted Newgent said: dentists are like solicitors estate agents all robbing bastwards IMHO Don't forget vets! Cheers, D. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ted Newgent 4,896 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 21 minutes ago, dytkos said: Don't forget vets! Cheers, D. Yeah forgot about those thieves Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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