Why is thooth pain?

Not been seen as a medical issue?


I have a bad toothache and I currently dont have money to go see a dentist. While if my arm or leg pained, I would get immediat treatment from my doctor free of charge. Beside if I have to see a nhs approved dentist I will have to apply to be registered and that would take upto 8 weeks. Are the emergency dentists not nhs approved?

Why is thooth pain?
Tooth pain is one of the most painful conditions. Does your local hospital have a department that deals solely with teeth. I know in Bristol they have the dental hospital (teaching hospital) and will treat anyone in an emergency, although you may have a long wait.


Try using oil of cloves to help ease the pain. Hope you get it sorted out soon.
Reply:All dentists are NHS approved and all dentists are on a list called the GDC (General Dental Council). If they are not on this list i wouldnt see them!
Reply:I would try and find another dentist in your area. Waiting 8 weeks to be registered sounds a bit ridiculous. Also some dental practices are both NHS and Private, like mine. I would check that too before you register. I wish I had checked cos I've just had to fork out £170 to have a wisdom tooth out!





Edit: You don't pay monthly. You pay once (about £10) to register and it's free from then on.
Reply:If you are on a low income then you do not pay to see a dentist. This is something you should be able to sort out quickly. Being registered with a dentist is as important as being registered with a GP. It doesn't take 8 weeks to register. NHS dentists register you on the spot.


"You will receive free services from your NHS


dentist if:


when the treatment starts you are:


– aged under 18


– aged 18 and in full-time education


– pregnant, or have had a baby, in the 12 months before treatment starts


– an NHS inpatient and the treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist


– an NHS Hospital Dental Service outpatient*





or:


when the treatment starts or when the charge is made:


– you are getting, or your partner gets Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Pension Credit Guarantee


– you are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate


– you are named on a valid HC2 certificate.


Your dentist will ask for evidence that you are entitled to free NHS dental treatment.


If you are named on a valid HC3 certificate, you may be eligible for partial help with dental costs.


Use form HC1 to claim for full (HC2) or partial (HC3) help with NHS dental costs. HC1 forms are available from your Jobcentre Plus office or by calling 0845 850 1166 or 08701 555 455."
Reply:phone nhs direct they will help you find a dentist in your area who can treat you asap. . 08454647. i wish i knew this last week cos ive just paid 98 quid to have a tooth taken out by a private clinic .good luck
Reply:I am not registered with a dentist and at the moment there are no dentists accepting new patients in my area. Just recently I developed an abcess in my mouth and was in really bad pain for two weeks. In the end I phoned the local hospital and they gave me the number of an emergency dentist. He pulled the tooth out the next day so i'm not in anymore agony. I still can't register. all I can do is call for an appointment with the emergency surgery. The emergency dentist is registered with the NHS. Hope this helps.

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