What is the difference between a private dentist and an NHS dentist?

28Mar28 March 2023

Can I Mix Private and NHS Dental Treatment?

The waiting lists for new patients to join a dental practice are incredibly long and people are even being turned away. There are tens of thousands of children and adults going without any access to dental care. Unfortunately, we currently face a lack of dentists, NHS dentists and funding for dentists in general. Covid-19 only amplified this problem more and in August of 2022, the British Dental Association estimated that it would take another £880 million every year just to get the...

28Mar28 March 2023

How Much Does It Cost to Have a Tooth Taken Out Privately UK?

Taking a tooth out is a surgical procedure and that can make it sound not only scary but expensive. In this article, we hope to put both of those worries to rest. Going to the dentist should not be stressful for any reason. What is involved in getting a tooth taken out? Getting a tooth taken out is a relatively simple procedure. You will be able to hear what the dentist is doing but you will only feel pressure during the removal...

15Mar15 March 2023

Do Dentists Work in Emergency?

As a leading dental practice in Manchester, we at Didsbury Dental Practice are of the firm conviction that you can never be too careful with your oral health.Sometimes, when patients experience a tooth emergency, they wait for the pain and discomfort to go away after a few days, rather than seeking emergency dental care. However, we are here to tell you that ignoring a tooth emergency will do you more harm than good.Are you wondering, do dentists work in emergency?Well,...

15Mar15 March 2023

Can the Emergency Room Fix Tooth Pain?

In the UK, there is currently a shortage of dentists, which means millions of patients are missing out on dental care and treatment that they urgently need.In the last 30 days alone, the online search for the phrase ‘how to ease toothache’ increased to over 5,000%, showing the large number of people who are living with untreated tooth problems.If you are someone who is suffering from toothache, but are not registered with a dental practice, then you may believe a...

09Mar9 March 2023

Can I Get an Emergency Dentist Appointment if I’m Not Registered?

Dental emergencies can occur at any given moment. It could be untreated dental decay, which has developed into gum disease. Maybe a wisdom tooth got infected because bacteria became trapped in the area. Or, perhaps you have a throbbing toothache, which has not gone away after a whole week.Whatever your tooth emergency, we would always advise you to book an emergency dentist appointment as early as possible, to resolve the problem, ease uncomfortable symptoms, and minimise any long-term complications.You may...

07Mar7 March 2023

When a Tooth Infection Becomes an Emergency?

Having a tooth infection can be a very unpleasant experience. In most cases, dental treatment is required to address the problem. However, some patients mistakenly believe it to be a mild toothache which will go away on its own, which can cause serious implications for their long-term oral health. As a leading dental practice in Manchester, one of the questions we get asked is, ‘how do I know when a tooth infection becomes an emergency?’ In this article, we will outline what...

06Mar6 March 2023

What Will the Emergency Dentist Do for a Tooth Infection?

A tooth infection can be an unpleasant experience, as it can bring on nasty symptoms such as severe tooth pain, swelling and bleeding. One of the reasons why tooth infection can occur is due to tooth decay. Research has shown that nearly a third of the British population is suffering from untreated tooth decay, which subsequently increases their risk of developing tooth infection. The first step to resolving a tooth infection is booking an emergency dentist appointment. But exactly what will the...

01Mar1 March 2023

Can Emergency Dentist Prescribe Antibiotics?

In the UK, NHS dentistry requires reform, to make dental care more accessible. NHS dentists are increasingly quitting, due to the pressures of serving high volumes of patients on limited budgets. Research has shown that every time a dentist leaves the NHS, this means that 2,000 patients could lose access to NHS care; this equates to 4 million patients missing out due to the 2,000 dentists that left in 2021. Sadly, this means that many people are missing out on urgent treatment...

23Feb23 February 2023

Can the Hospital Help With a Tooth Infection?

Tooth infections are not something to be taken lightly. They can cause other problems that will be much more difficult to deal with. So what is causing you to have a tooth infection? Having a weakened immune system, poor dental hygiene or even just food lodged in your gums can cause a tooth infection. A tooth infection can definitely be a dental emergency. If the infection is not stopped soon enough it will likely develop into a dental abscess. Dental abscesses can be...

23Feb23 February 2023

What Treatments Can Emergency Dentists Do?

Are you a someone who only goes to the dentist when there is a tooth emergency? Research has shown that around one-third of the UK population are 'problem-orientated dental attenders', meaning they only visit a dentist when they are suffering from a dental emergency, rather than attending regular check-up appointments every year. But what exactly happens at an emergency dental appointment? What treatments can emergency dentists do? We will outline a few key facts about emergency dental care, which we hope you find...

Author - didsburyadmin