Hi, I have been to the same dentist for about 20 years. I pay privately (denplan) saw the hygienist there the other day and I told her I wasn’t happy about my upper side teeth – some are missing and I notice one side the teeth look very small(ground down). Once when cleaning them a wad of cotton wool fell out and the dentist said that lasted well. I not happy with the state of my back teeth told the hygienist and she said my dentist is a make do and mend! She stated she wouldn’t put up with it. What do I do? It was the hygienist’s assistance who suggested I had a maryland in another part of my teeth – the same dentist wasn’t forth coming. Your comment would be greatly appreciated. I did contact denplan and was told if I move to another denplan dentist I would have to pay for dental work.
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Hi
Could I have some advice please? I have been a Denplan member for approx 20 yrs and about 12 yrs ago had a lot of crowns fitted. I am mainly happy with my dentist, albeit he is v busy and its hard to get appts and a personal service lately.He is often stressed. My question is that I felt that I wanted a 2nd opinion on a cosmetic filling that keeps coming out every 2-3 months or less which my dentist regularly replaces. My dentist informs me its because I grind my teeth. Also I had a abscess under a large crown which my dentist gave me anti-biotics for which helped although it hasnt gone completely.
I went to a private dentist to see if they could suggest a filling that wouldnt come out so regularly, he photographed/x-rayed my teeth and said that I still had the abscess under the large crown on the bottom which he says needed a root filling and also discovered I had a large abscess under a crown on the top which was leaking. I have felt slight pain in this area ever since I had the crown fitted (12 yrs ago) but my dentist said it would settle down. He has quoted me a price for the work. I feel confused as to why my denplan dentist hasnt dealt with the abscess on the top and have lost some confidence in him. I dont feel I can afford private treatment all the time and as I have been paying into the denplan scheme for a long time I feel I have invested a lot in it which should cover me. I now have a dilemma as to whether I should let the private dentist do the work that he has uncovered or risk offending my dentist by asking him about the treatment the private dentist recommended. I am also concerned that if I use the private treatment my dentist will ask me to leave Denplan or refuse to keep me as a patient. I am also concerned as to what happens if an abscess is left untreated under a tooth for so long as has happened with the top tooth. I am really conflicted about what to do and would really appreciate some impartial advice please. Sorry for length of e-mail.
KInd regards.
KInd regards.
