Should I stay with NHS dentist for crown treatment or go private?
Q. I am registered with an n.h.s. dentist who is practicing in a verymodern surgery. I am considering having my front crowns replaced (maybe 6) after about 20yrs. He has quoted me £400 each for Procera replacements which will obviously be private treatment. What I would like to ask is would I get better results if I went to a private dentist or is he just as qualified even though an n.h.s. dentist. Does being an n.h.s.dentist mean he’s not competent enough to be in private practice yet because I don’t want him practising on me. Thanks in anticipation of reply.,
A. hi the nhs limits treatment options so it can be likely that a dentist who predominantly practices on the nhs is less experienced with pro cera crowns.ultimately experiance counts for a lot whether he is nhs or private, just because a dentist works on the nhs it does not mean he is not capable it can be a career choice as dentists who want to be progressive with their patient care cannot do that on the nhs.
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