My dad has had very bad teeth, pain in the gums and is scared of the dentist

Q. Hi Rob, I am in need of some advise. My dad has had very bad teeth since he hit his tooth and failed to get it looked at. Years have gone by and still he has very bad teeth, he hasn’t a fully grown tooth in his mouth most of them have either fallen out or have broken in half. He also has pain in his gums. The reason he hasn’t been to the dentist is because he has a fear of them and is very nervous about going. I am after your advise on weather he is able to be put under whist they work on his teeth? and also is it likely to cost a lot of money? Is he able to get it done on the NHS? Thank you very much for your time.

A. The NHS should be able to cover his treatment. The maximum cost is £198. THe PCT (local primary care trust ) will have a dental department to help to find a local service that has a Sedation Contract. Use NHS direct for PCT contact details.
Rob

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

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