The dangers of skipping dental appointments

The dangers of skipping dental appointments


The dangers of skipping the dentist due to financial pressures

Many people are skipping dental appointments due to current financial pressures, but this can lead to serious oral health problems, carrying an increased risk for additional costs in the future. At The Mayhill Dental and Specialist Centre we're seeing an increasing number of patients delaying their routine dental check-up and ignoring treatment requirements until they are in pain. This is concerning as regular appointments are essential to maintaining the best oral health and avoiding any problems progressing into more complex issues.

The risks of missing dental check-ups

Missing dental appointments can have serious consequences on your oral health. Without regular visits to your local dentist and hygienist, plaque and tartar and build up in those hard to reach areas, leading to decay and gum disease. In addition, many oral health problems are asymptomatic, meaning they don't cause dental pain or discomfort until they reach an advanced stage.

Delaying treatment can also lead to more expensive and invasive procedures down the line. For example a small cavity that could be easily filled will eventually require a root canal treatment or even extraction, if left untreated.

At each dental examination, your dentist will also check for signs of mouth cancer in the cheeks, palate, tongue, gums and lips. According to the latest NHS figures, around 8,300 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer in the UK each year. That's about 1 in every 50 cancers diagnosed. If mouth cancer is diagnosed early, a complete cure is often possible in up to 9 in 10 cases using surgery alone, so regular check-ups with your dentist is key.

Tips for affordable dental care

Whilst the cost of dental care can be a barrier for many people at this time, there are some options to help spread the cost of your care, making it more affordable:

  • Dental plans - signing up to a dental plan will help spread the cost of your annual routine dental care and hygienist appointments across 12 months. Many plans also offer discount on any clinically required work for plan members. Ask your local Monmouth  dentist about the plans they offer.
  • Employee dental insurance/plans - review your employee benefits to make sure that your not missing out on any reduced rate plans that you may be eligible for through your employer.
  • Commit to a good home oral care regime - Ensure thorough cleaning with an electric toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste for 2 minutes, twice a day, followed by mouth wash and flossing/interdental brushing, to keep any problems at bay. 
  • Take advantage of preventative care - regularly check-ups and cleaning are essential for preventing costly dental problems down the line.

Finding a local dentist in Monmouth 

If you are looking for a dentist in Monmouth, there are many resources to help you find the right one. Ask friends and family for trusted recommendations, check out patient reviews on platforms such as Google, Facebook, Trust Pilot or Yell, or search online to find a dentist that best meets your needs. 

In conclusion, skipping the dentist due to financial pressures can lead to serious oral health problems. Its important to take steps to make dental care more affordable. By finding a local dentist that you can trust and taking advantage of preventative care you can maintain good oral health and avoid costly procedures down the line.

At The Mayhill Dental and Specialist Centre we have carefully built our dental practice in Monmouth up over many years through personal recommendation of friends and family, or on referral from their own dental practitioner; we are most grateful for this vote of confidence given to us. Check out our Google reviews below to hear more about what our patients think or us.

We commit to open and honest pricing for our patients. To view our latest fees, visit our fees page on the website.

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to The Mayhill Dental and Specialist Centre. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

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676 Reviews

5.0

18th January 2025

I feel the service was fully explained to me including the price, all my questions were answered and during the procedure I was always checked on. The receptionists are also always lovely at check in and check out

18th January 2025

Going to see Jason and Catherine is always a pleasure All of Team Mayhill are great I wouldn’t trust my teeth with anyone else!

18th January 2025

Highly experienced and skilled dentists, convenient, good location, friendly and helpful staff, pleasant environment.

17th January 2025

Superb experience from start to finish

17th January 2025

They are just first rate. Always see the same hygienist and dentist. Advice is always good as is any dental work needing doing. I could not rate them more highly.

16th January 2025

The kindness and professionalism shown by all staff in a lovely building.

15th January 2025

I always find all the staff very helpful & caring and I appreciate the skills of the clinical staff in dealing with my specialist dental dental care.

15th January 2025

I really like the way I was treated by the specialist who listened to me and made sure I was comfortable. A big shout out also to the nurse , who was excellent throughout.

14th January 2025

Kind & professional

14th January 2025

Jason and the nurse were amazing with my daughter who is very nervous about dentist appointments. She left smiling even after a filling. I’m very anxious too at dentist appointments and left without tears - I felt safe.

14th January 2025

No complaints, met expectations, will continue to use the Mayhill in the future as long as you get rid of this annoying box in the survey

11th January 2025

I felt listened to and have great treatment painfree

11th January 2025

Lovely, friendly staff who put me at ease and are all very professional.

9th January 2025

Excellent care at all times . I have complete faith and trust in my clinician and the practice as a whole .

8th January 2025

Tracey is so kind , competent and professional. She was so caring when my son was distressed at his appointment

8th January 2025

Always professional

8th January 2025

Both Tracey and Jason are always pleasant and give good advice. Extremely happy with all aspects and all staff. Best thing we did was joining this dentist practice.

7th January 2025

Friendly, professional

5th January 2025

The hygienist is gentle and always does a very good job, I am a nervous patients but my confidence has increased since attending hygienist and dental appointments at this practice.

25th December 2024

Quality treatment without being rushed. Friendly staff. Pleasant atmosphere.

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