Can I go directly to a dental technician to get new dentures made?

Q.
dear dr butt,
i have had new dentures on the nhs with a dentist that dont fit very well and are hurting,do i have to go to dentist for new ones ? or can i go to a dental mechanic like my friend did, are some dental mechanics allowed to make dentures for people now ? and are they allowed to do me some on the nhs like my dentist ?
where can i find a dental mechanic that does this ?
A.
Hello,
Dental technicians do not have permission to make dentures for the Nhs .
I cannot advise any that I know of.
With regards to Nhs dentures – if you pay peanuts you get monkeys
Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt
March 7th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
ethel clarke Says :

mr but

i have some of my teeth missing at the front,
are dentist implants better than part dentist plates ? my dentist says that good dentist plates are ok if made properly and that dentists who do screw in implants just want to do it to make them even richer,
what should i do ? and is there risks in the implant operation procedure?

March 30th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Michelle Says :

Reading the dr butts reply about nhs dentures above is shocking, im sure the nhs would not be happy with a professional person making such disparaging comments about the nhs and its services, perhaps ethels comments above highlight the kind of dentist he is.

Does anybody know why dental mecanics and other dental professionals who practise dentistry cannot undertake nhs work in their own right ? seems to many that dentists dont want to do it, but dont want anyone else to either, smacks of restrictive practise to those looking inwards.

May 26th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Caleb Says :

Hi have privately made dentures but the teeth on them need moving or putting onto a new denture (told the teeth are good quality and concerned at keeping costs down as the denture was expensive – would then like mini dental implant so would more than likely need finance HOWEVER not certain if my credit rating would allow ? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

December 2nd, 2011 at 08:47 PM
nina Says :

i can only affored nhs treatment. So i can only expect rubbish treatment that is bellow standard. I still pay so why?

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