One in five delays dental treatment because of cost
Friday, March 25th, 2011One in five patients has put off dental treatment because of the cost, official figures show.
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Cost ‘puts off some going to the dentist’
Thursday, March 24th, 2011The cost of NHS dentistry is prompting some patients to delay treatment or opt for cheaper care, a survey suggests.
Sports drink increasingly damaging teeth
Monday, March 21st, 2011Sports drinks are increasingly damaging the teeth of professional and recreational athletes, one of Australia’s top sports dentists has warned.
How best to get your teeth back
Monday, March 7th, 2011After choosing to replace a broken tooth with an expensive implant, Tim Jepson is left in no doubt that he picked the best option.
Private dental costs ‘vary wildly’
Thursday, February 24th, 2011Which? research reveals that private dental prices can vary by hundreds of pounds, and it’s not always easy to know what’s included in the consultation or to get the clear pricing information you need to shop around.
Dental work put off as recession bites
Thursday, February 17th, 2011People are putting off routine dental work as the recession bites, according to a survey of dentists.
Patients putting off treatment, warn dentists
Thursday, February 17th, 2011People may be putting off getting dental treatment due to financial worries, a survey has suggested.
Gadget silences sound of dentist’s drill
Sunday, January 9th, 2011Nervous patients who cannot stand the sound of the dentist’s drill could be offered relief by a new device.
The gap in our teeth
Friday, December 10th, 2010It is shocking how much the state of someone’s smile still reveals about their class.
Fifth of women filled with dread by the dentist’s chai
Thursday, December 9th, 2010Dentists say they have improved their techniques so much that these days almost all their treatment is pain free.
