NHS BRIDGE

[garyleggett]

I currently hold a nhs exemption card
 I had a routine visit for checkup to the dentist.the dentist told me after x-ray that my 3 tooth bridge need to be removed for root canal fillings,fitted by the nhs 10 years previous,not that i had experienced any problems.This work was done and he told me that i now need a 5 tooth bridge and this is not available to me on the nhs and has given me a denture.After giving me a denture why did he not remove the roots of the 3 teeth instead of leaving them flush with my gums
Is he right about not be able to have the briodge done on the nhs

Reagds gary leggett

[raoulmp]

hi gary,

Strictly speaking a dental bridge is very unlikely to be offered under the NHS, if ever. The NHS will pay for the cheapest, most predictable way to solve a probelm, which in your case would be a denture. If you insisted on a bridge, you would most probably have to pay privately for it.

As to leaving in the roots, this will most likely provide extra support for the denture, but ask your dentist if you're not sure.

[Dental Technician]

Ask youself why it would be unlikely to be covered? GREED! you have no clue as to what on earth your talking about, out of interest what is your job and where do you get your poor info from?

[raoulmp]

oh im just a road sweeper, BUT my father's, brother's nephew's girlfriend's roommate told me about all the nhs.

What is this vandetta against dentists? bad experience?