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 Lynn Road Dental Practice 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 Kings Lynn  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 Kings Lynn 

If you are looking for a dentist in Kings Lynn, 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 Lynn Road Dental Practice we have carefully built our dental practice in Kings Lynn 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

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Lynn Road Dental Practice. 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

286 Reviews

5.0

20th May 2025

Brais is a fantastic dentist, puts me totally at ease and has cured my string phobia of dentists with his excellent manner and his kindness, as well as how well he explains everything and is so calming. An absolute asset to the practice and the profession

20th May 2025

Friendly dentist, friendly staff, treatments are always professional and patients first. Great with kids as a family dentist, clean efficient.

20th May 2025

The dentist was fantastic and so kind and thorough

18th May 2025

Excellent team, the dentist, dental nurse, receptionist and hygienist were fabulous, always get wonderful service

17th May 2025

Tracey always makes me feel very relaxed & explains everything about the treatment before she starts. All staff are very friendly & polite

16th May 2025

This was a new hygienist who I had never met before. She was extremely friendly and chatty, and by the end of the appointment it felt like we had been friends for years. What a lovely lady she is. And so thorough but gentle with my old teeth.

14th May 2025

All staff are excellent.

14th May 2025

as along term patients my wife now deceased have never felt anxious about attending the clinic in fact we regarded it as a normal event .

14th May 2025

I Broke a bit off one of my back teeth, and my lovely Dentist sorted it out for me, they are such a good team at this Practice, I have been a patient there for many years and I don't know what I would have done without them. Thank you all so very much for such a great service xx

8th May 2025

Everyone dentist and reception staff are all very efficient helpful and very nice which helps an unpleasant procedure a little more unpleasant

8th May 2025

Great treatment, friendly staff

8th May 2025

Great experience overall and Thank you to the Dr. Brais Vila Brana - you are the best!

7th May 2025

Mo and his nurse were kind, caring and totally attentive when listening to my explanations. I was made to feel they had time for me.

LJ

Lisa Johnson

Absolutely brilliant.......

6th May 2025

My dentist keeps me informed of progress throughout the treatment, and explain what he will be doing and why before he starts. He and his assistants make for a relaxed atmosphere which helps too.

4th May 2025

Staff are really polite and make you feel at ease

SB

Sarah B

Absolutely wonderful. I broke a piece off my tooth a couple of weeks ago and couldn't get an appointment quickly anywhere except this lovely place. They got me in and did a temporary filling because I was in pain, until I went back a week later for the proper filling. The lady dentist and her assistant were brilliant, the dentist even did a little filing on another tooth that had an issue. Everyone was friendly and I'm hoping to stay at this dentist in the future. Their kindness and attention to detail was second to none. (Considering the cost would have been the same at Purfleet, this dentist was head and shoulders above their 'service'). Thank you all.

30th April 2025

Usually the appointments go smoothly although as a long term patient, I pre make my 6 month appointment and pay a monthly insurance so those things cause less time at checkout desk.

30th April 2025

Kind, helpful and friendly staff.Clean surgeryDidn’t have to wait longReception staff friendly

MP

Michael Plumb

My children have been seeing Khem for about 10 years now he honestly is the nicest dentist ever.

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