Is it better to go for NHS or Private Dentists Cheshire?

Posted by elitekhandental on July 7th, 2014

A big question amongst the people of Cheshire now seems to be whether to go for an NHS dentist or one of the private dentists Cheshire has to offer. A big decision for any household as choosing one or the other can have huge implications when it comes to cost and quality of care but what is the real differences and how do they affect us?

Well with the current economic state of the country it’s not been a secret that huge cuts are being made to our national health service, so it’s not surprising that it eventually led to quite a lot of cut backs to our NHS dental service in particular. As a result of the cuts it generally meant a much more basic standard of care was received with fewer dentists willing to give some patients the actual care they really deserved.

The possible reason for the NHS service being in such a mess could be down to the introduction of the three price bands in 2006. With each band representing a certain number of “dental activity units” so for instance if a dentist were to provide a filling they would receive 3”UDA’s” as result which would land them in band two, however if they provided five fillings and a root canal which would encompass a lot more time and resources, they’d still only get 3 “UDA’s” under the guidelines and regulations, meaning they’d get paid no more for the extra work and resources. Quite obvious to see why our NHS dental service isn’t doing too well.

The other option of course is to use one of the many private dentists Cheshire boasts, however along with the “private” name tag comes the general belief that “£” signs soon follow. Is this really the case or something that can actually be avoided? Yes when you use a private dentist you aren’t secured with price bands however with many practices now, such as Elite Khan Dental you can opt in for monthly dental plans as well 0% finance deals. With the Elite Khan Dentists Cheshire clinic, their monthly plan offers two free hygienist visits along with two free health check ups as well as discounts on cosmetic treatments and emergency dental insurance, all starting from a mere £14.99 a month for adults.

With regular visits as well as being educated in a quality home oral health routine, you’ll find such invasive treatments that would normally carry a bigger price tag are actually avoided making private dentistry surprisingly affordable. Couple this with a far better quality of care including more time spent with you on each visit along with better treatment and the question of NHS vs. Private Dentists Cheshire seems to answer itself. For a private dentist in the Cheshire area give Elite Khan Dental a visit. Take advantage of their free consultation offer and see just how affordable they can make it for you.