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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 Cedar Dental Care 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 Thatcham, Berkshire  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 Thatcham, Berkshire 

If you are looking for a dentist in Thatcham, Berkshire, 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 Cedar Dental Care we have carefully built our dental practice in Thatcham, Berkshire 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.

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Cedar Dental Care. 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…

Patient reviews

1527 Reviews

5.0

15th March 2025

Sunita was great, thorough and helpful. Roy, a super star as usual.

15th March 2025

First class treatment from start to finish

14th March 2025

It was all very efficient and everything was done as expected.There were no problems or surprises.I was very happy with the treatment and the overall process.

14th March 2025

How professional the whole team performed

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Deborah Eyles

I have been a patient at Cedar Dental for many years and have always been very happy with the service received. All of the staff are efficient and helpful. Would highly recommend Abbie Dundas, she is amazing!

13th March 2025

Professional service with treatment and options clearly explained. A pleasure to have my treatment there

13th March 2025

The whole team at Cedar are wonderful.I have been a patient of Abbie’s for many years and consider her to be the best dentist I have experienced. She is always happy, considerate and gives really good advice.

12th March 2025

Friendly staff

12th March 2025

Excellent customer service - high level of courtesy shown by all staff

12th March 2025

No problems whatsoever. As always a very efficient and professional service

11th March 2025

Very pleasant on reception, I arrived 10 mins early and was seen 5 mins before my appointment. My dentist is always very personable and talks through in detail what treatment he is giving and is very reassuring and relaxing. Very professional and polite staff and the surgery is always kept immaculate.

9th March 2025

I am a long-term patient of Mr Patel and have always been very satisfied under his care

8th March 2025

No one likes going to the dentist but the staff are so friendly and service efficient and professional it makes it as good as it can be!

6th March 2025

Very professional from start to finish

5th March 2025

Roy Patel goes over and beyond to be caring and helpful in his treatment and takes a personal interest in his patients. Louise the hygienist is caring and meticulous in her treatment.

2nd March 2025

Kindness of all staff. Confidence over many yrs in dentist.

1st March 2025

Respectful and friendly staff. Excellent treatment and care, well equipped and clean surgery. Consulted on decisions made with treatment.

28th February 2025

All the staff make you feel very relaxed during your visit.The treatment I received was very good and didn't experience any discomfort at all. The premises were very clean and tidy with nothing laying around.Would recommend this dental practice to everyone.

27th February 2025

We unfortunately got the time wrong, but were still seen. Good advice and friendly service.

27th February 2025

A lovely practice with excellent staff, especially our dentist Dr Dundas, she puts me at ease, explains everything clearly and makes sure I understand what is happening.

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