Isn’t it about £17 odd quid in England.. And did you know, a polish should be INCLUDED in that cost…
It’s gone up – from NHS website:
Band 1 course of treatment – £18.80
This covers an examination, diagnosis (including X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if clinically needed, and preventative care such as the application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant if appropriate.
DrP
I wonder how many of those at £18.80 need to be done per hour to match the practitioner’s required hourly rate to keep their business/practice going?! Not sure I would entrust the care of my mouth to a conveyor belt system that the NHS fee rates seem to require.
Little wonder the drill and fill mentality comes to the fore, gotta boost the income somehow.
As for the OP, if you don’t trust the judgement or advice from your existing medical professional, perhaps seek a second opinion?
I am neither a dentist or hygienist, but I do wonder sometimes at the low value some people place on their personal health, yet will happily spunk hundreds of pounds per month on material possessions. Still, your life, your values 😀