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2007-10-18 Britain

NHS Dentistry: Pull Out Yer Own Bloody Teeth

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Posted by Anonymoose 2007-10-18 10:23|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 For more fun on this subject, here's a delightful column by Richard Littlejohn:

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Posted by mrp 2007-10-18 13:22|| 2007-10-18 13:22|| Front Page Top

#2 The cost of dentistry isn't that high, especially relative to other areas of health costs. I'm guessing that if most of these people gave up cigarettes and pints for a couple of months they could get at least minimal functional work done.

My sister's neighbor has rotting teeth, tells everyone he "can't afford" the dentist, but he owns three ATV's and a boat. I suspect that a huge chunk of those who claim they "can't afford" at least minimal maintenance and fillings are like him and could afford to do so if they cut back a few creature comforts.

I also suspect that there are very, very few people who are poor enough that having routine dental care will cause them to starve yet not so poor that they don't qualify for Medicaid dentistry.

It's more about priorities than truly being unaffordable. Put up the sympathy meter graphic, please.

Posted by no mo uro 2007-10-18 18:47|| 2007-10-18 18:47|| Front Page Top

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