Archive for the ‘Emergency Dentistry’ Category
Shropshire woman goes private after 96 unanswered calls to dental helpline
A woman from Shropshire had to pay for private dental treatment after making 96 unanswered calls to an emergency helpline. Liz Lewis, from Clungunford, developed severe toothache at the end of January. She tried to get an appointment with her regular dentist, but was told that the dentist was ill and advised to contact the […]
Derby dental practice promises emergency appointments within 24 hours
A private dental practice based in the centre of Derby is offering patients emergency appointments within 24 hours. The team at 57FG offers a wide range of dental services and prides itself on providing convenience for local patients. As well as an array of restorative, general and cosmetic dental treatments, the practice offers rapid access […]
Healthwatch raises concerns over lack of emergency dental care in Liverpool
Healthwatch has raised concerns over a lack of emergency dental care in Liverpool. At a recent meeting of Sefton Council’s health overview and scrutiny committee, representatives said that they had “nowhere to signpost people” who need urgent dental care due to a shortage of dentists in the city. Cases reported to the group included elderly […]
Dorset man launches petition after struggles to find emergency dentist
A man from Dorset has launched a petition after struggling to get an emergency appointment for his partner within 60 miles of their home. Josh Keeling said that dentistry is in the “bleakest situation” after being unable to get his partner an emergency dental appointment despite her suffering from “agonising” pain. Josh ended up borrowing […]
Health watchdog suggests most Hackney dentists are unable to take non-emergency patients
A local health watchdog has suggested that over half of dentists in Hackney are currently unable to take on non-emergency patients. Research conducted by Healthwatch Hackney revealed that over 50% are not ready to make appointments available to patients with non-urgent problems due to backlogs caused by the pandemic. Many practices are still focusing on […]
Swansea man extracts his own tooth after struggling to find a dentist
A man from Swansea has extracted his own tooth after struggling to find a dentist. Carlton Hill, a project manager, chipped one of his molars at the start of the pandemic. At the time, he saw an emergency dentist who packed the tooth and administered antibiotics. Carlton was advised to book an appointment for further […]
West Bromwich patient tried to remove teeth with tweezers after failing to get an emergency appointment
A woman from West Bromwich has told the BBC she tried to remove her teeth with tweezers after failing to get an emergency dental appointment. Bola Muheeb, 23, started experiencing pain shortly after the first lockdown was introduced in March 2020. Over the last 18 months, she estimates that she has called NHS 111 over […]
Mid Sussex patients struggle to get urgent dental appointments
Patients in Mid Sussex are struggling to get urgent NHS dental appointments, according to local newspapers. A number of people have contacted reporters to raise concerns over the availability of emergency dental care in the area. Rosemary Wheeler, 70, got in touch with The Argus after being unable to see an emergency dentist last year. […]
Lowestoft man fills his own tooth after calling over 12 dental practices
A man from Lowestoft resorted to filling his own tooth after contacting more than 12 dental practices with no luck in getting an appointment. Steve Freeman contacted his regular practice when he started to experience pain after cracking a tooth but was informed that he had been removed from the list due to not attending […]
Healthwatch report reveals Oldham man extracted his own tooth after failing to get an emergency appointment
A report compiled by Healthwatch Oldham has revealed that patients are struggling to access emergency dental care. In one instance mentioned in the report, a man was forced to extract his own molar after failing to get an emergency dental appointment. It is understood that the man resorted to DIY extraction using a pair of […]
