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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

1806 Reviews

5.0

2nd September 2025

Pleasant staff made you feel comfortable,further treatment explained.

31st August 2025

Always a friendly, gentle efficient service.Reception, dentist and hygienist are lovely.Highly recommended. Have used this dentist for 35 yrs. Always very professional. P.

30th August 2025

Friendly team. Great with kids. Always punctual and very happy with the service

29th August 2025

Good Dentist. Cedar Dentist is clean and a happy place to be. Cedar Dentist always takes care of your needs. Very nice to go to Cedar Dentist and it is a good experience and friendly place to be.

29th August 2025

Personalised, welcoming and going the extra mile. Abi Dundas (our family dentist) helped out Gusharan by making a temporary fix to her brace with the help of Amanda. It was truly appreciated!

29th August 2025

We feel so welcome and at ease, our dentist always asks how we are and what we have been doing which makes for a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. He takes the trouble to explain things to us too.

29th August 2025

Staff are fantastic, friendly, courteous.

29th August 2025

Great service and very pleasant and helpful.

29th August 2025

Good dentist. Understands my poor teeth,

28th August 2025

Abi is totally amazing don’t ever let her go from your practice- calm superbly caring full explanation during treatment and just amazing

28th August 2025

Abbie dundas, she is always so kind, really talks ne through the appointment as she knows how huge my anxiety is.

28th August 2025

Superb care as ever

27th August 2025

Abbey was absolutely wonderful with my three children. Her and her team are amazing. They are kind, tentative and caring. I wouldn't want to take them anywhere else. Also thank you to the wonderful and patient receptionist team.

27th August 2025

Very efficient. Hygienist was excellent. Clearly explained what she needed to do and why Gave me clear advice. Was pleasant, helpful and professional

27th August 2025

professional and courteous

25th August 2025

We always receive wonderful care from the whole team at Cedar Dental Practice. Thank you

24th August 2025

Everything was explained to me and I felt really cared for throughout

24th August 2025

Friendly receptionist when entering who knew my name. Didn't wait to long until I was asked to go on through to the dentist. Finally I was seen as I have been for over 22 years by Abbey, what a fantastic and friendly lady. A massive asset to the surgery. As long as Abbey is at the practice I will use the surgery.

23rd August 2025

Everything was excellent from booking the appointment to receiving treatment. A big thank you to Abi.

23rd August 2025

Very friendly, professional and gave excellent advice. Always felt I was being treated well

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