Supragal Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 OK, so I was registered with an NHS dentist where I used to live in Eastbourne. However I moved to Hampshire and there were no local dentists taking on NHS patients, as I never have any problems with my teeth I didn't really push the issue. Now, of course, somethings gone wrong and 1 or 2 (I can't tell) of them are seriously hurting. The local dentist just put up a big banner saying they are now taking on NHS dentists so I called them up and spoke to the most snotty stuck up Cow I've ever spoken to in my life who told me that if I wanted to register I needed to go in, collect a form then go on an 8 week waiting list. I explained that I needed to see someone sooner then that and she told me to take a jump basically. I pushed her and asked her what I was meant to do so she gave me a number to call (which was out of date and didn't exist anymore, nice) so I got the new one and rang it and basically it was a helpline that arranged emergency appointment for that day, but that's no good because I need to book the time off work in advance and the appointment could be anywhere in Hampshire basically (Hampshire being BIG) So next I think about going private, which could be a better option in the long run so I call up all the local private places and they are all shut until after the bank hol! I got through to one who told me that to be seen on the actual bank holiday as an emergency was like 8 million pounds just for the check up and then some insane hourly rate for "whatever" repair. So what the Hell do I do now? Am I missing something? How do I fix this stupid tooth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Door handle and string...... It is getting silly now with regards private and NHS dentists chopping and changing their policies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 maybe a quick fix till next week , go to the chemist , and see if they have something you can put on it to stop it hurting , i think its called novacain , but not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Sorry, Rosie, but NHS dental places really are like gold dust these days. If you can't wait the 8 weeks then you will have to go private Only other option is to try all NHS dentists within, like, a 100 mile radius to see if there's any places available with an immediate appointment possible too. Not sure what would happen if you pitched up at A&E and told them that you kept passing out from the pain or something like that - surely they must have to deal with SOME emergency dental issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 maybe a quick fix till next week , go to the chemist , and see if they have something you can put on it to stop it hurting , i think its called novacain , but not sure Mmmmm - novocain. That's what they actually use as an anaesthetic (sp?) in dentistry, isn't it? Somehow don't think you'll be able to get it over-the-counter at Boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Hi Rosie. I forgot you came from Eastbourne. We're missing you. Anyway, if its that bad go to the hospital, cos they have a dental dept for emergencies like this. I've now registered in Eastbourne now, but my previous dentist was in Brighton. Long way to go for a check up! Good luck. I hate dentists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Rosie ... A&E can help. I woke up once with massive pain caused by absis. not registered anywhere at the time, went to A&E out of desperation to find they had an on call dentist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harps Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I take it it was the NHS Access Centre they gave you the number for? I just spoke to the better half who said they're the ones to talk to, but if you are in pain surely you can get the time off for a medical visit? You could possibly get a quick appointment for a quick look and something for the pain, I doubt they'd do major treatment until you had a full appointment anyway. If not, apparently NHS Dentist's aren't allowed to refuse treatment for someone coming in off the street - you could stop by one local and ask for a quick appointment, though they do get around it by claiming they're too busy (which to be fair, many are). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 I'm not sure it hurts enough for A&E? I've seen people with an absess and it's not that bad for sure. Maybe I'll just have to suck it down, try and get some of that over the counter stuff and go next week. The whole thing just winds me up! In fact I just realised that the closed until after bank hol dental places have a voicemail saying to call the same number the snotty cow gave me that couldn't help anyway grrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 have you tried Beacon Hill surgery? Mr Waleski (spelling!) is nice and NHS.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Scooter... where is that? Can't seem to find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico2006 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Mmmmm - novocain. That's what they actually use as an anaesthetic (sp?) in dentistry, isn't it? Somehow don't think you'll be able to get it over-the-counter at Boots! Im sure you friendly local pusher could help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 If its bothering you that much, a trip to A&E may be a good idea. If anything, they can probably prescribe you something for the pain. Even small infections (like mine last week) can be really painful. Probably worth getting checked out anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 There is an emergency line for dental care, or at least there is in Fareham. You ring and they give you an emergency appointment with a dentist in the local area. NHS direct website might help, or local council type site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Charlotte- I did that... it's mentioned somewhere in the rant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Charlotte- I did that... it's mentioned somewhere in the rant Bugger, sorry. That will teach me to skim read. I could ask my sister if she knows anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Is she a dentist? *hopes* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Try South Ham Dental Surgery for NHS, and clove oil for toothache (did wonders for my wisdom teeth ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Your only option really is to ring emergency dentists again and blag it saying it's so painful it's preventing you sleeping at night and your having trouble eating... otherwise they don't want to know and you'll have to wait the 8 weeks to get in to the NHS dentists. You could always keep ringing up and try and get a cancellation spot sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Go private - if the pain is that bad then you won't notice the hurt to your wallet and they always seem happy to fit in a paying patient (I can't think why) I got my wisdom teeth problems assessed and taken out within the space of one week, I'm so glad I didn't have to wait around for weeks/months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I goto Optical Express Dental clinic..I find them very reasonably priced and they do a scheme so you sign up and get a good percentage off ....I normally see a hygenist every two months.. so i get (i think) three oppointments a year free. plus money off any other dental work..they do cosmetic dental work too i had my teeth straightened and re-enamelled etc .worth giving them a call and seeing how much...if all else fails...i gave up looking for an NHS dentist long ago plus you end up with some butcher and as you say a receptionist who looks down the end of her nose at everyone and is rude.... They cost money but boy do you notice the difference when you go private. Spending money on your health or ya self is money well spent Rosie, and its not hideously expensive. Well just until you find a good NHS dentist. http://www.opticalexpress.com/uk/the_dental_clinic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 There's an NHS dentist next to where I work in Portsmouth taking patents It's just off the M275, very handy... if a bit of a drive for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safely Insured Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 If you need something to dull the pain get some oil of cloves from the chemist, really works but tastes horrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Wasn't there a Dentist on here...cant remember his name and dont know where hes from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 oh yeah forgot to mention...'you should of said to that receptionist...'drop the attitude love ya only a Receptionist' lol...i would of done i said that to a snobby stuck up waitress once lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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