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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 Titchfield Dental Health 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 Southampton  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 Southampton 

If you are looking for a dentist in Southampton, 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 Titchfield Dental Health we have carefully built our dental practice in Southampton 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 Titchfield Dental Health. 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

782 Reviews

5.0

19th June 2025

Professional approach from all concerned. Friendly and clean environment.

15th June 2025

The practice is consistently excellent. Professional, Caring and Friendly.

SW

Semi-retired of Warsash

Being somebody who has had a dental surgery phobia since childhood I was not looking forward to having a large molar crowned due to cracking. I shouldn't have worried as the whole process was completed by Anya over 2 sessions within 3 hours with no pain whatsoever. No waiting for weeks for the crown to be made as they do it in-house. Even the injections were painless ...

4th June 2025

Kindness, courtesy, explanation were all excellent

2nd June 2025

Everything

31st May 2025

Always great service from all the team

30th May 2025

I am an extremely nervous patience who suffers massively with anxiety about dentists. Ruth is amazing. I am so grateful that I found her and hope she's never going to leave!!

28th May 2025

The reception are always friendly and welcoming into what can be an uncomfortable experience being a dentist. The hygienist, Ruth is calm, gentle, welcoming and friendly, and is the best I've ever visited.

24th May 2025

Excellent service and thoughtful staff.

24th May 2025

A highly professional operation that listens to your needs and provides a well detailed response. They don't rush things, are experts in their field, and listen to your concerns and explain stuff thoroughly.

CE

Caroline Evans

As a very nervous person of dentists and one who had not been for a very long time I was made to feel very calm and was talked through everything carefully. Thank you.

22nd May 2025

Professional team

20th May 2025

Linda the Hygenist is brilliant I am very nervous patient but Linda always takes her time to explain what’s happening and checks that ok all the time.

20th May 2025

Relaxed and comfortable surroundings. Procedure explained and updated as appt proceeded. Advice given on how to maintain hygiene in between appts.

19th May 2025

It’s the first dentist I don’t get stressed before attending appointment, used to get really nervous before .

14th May 2025

Always friendly, very welcoming, makes you feel at ease

14th May 2025

Helpful, friendly and professional staff.

9th May 2025

The hygienist personally came to collect us. Linda was welcoming, friendly, interested and knowledgeable. She confirmed my comfort level frequently. She kept me informed at every stage. You should be proud to have her represent your practice.

7th May 2025

Very friendly and welcoming staff who know you personally

2nd May 2025

I attended with my 2&4 year old, the staff are so good at engaging with the children whilst also attending to my care. The children always feel comfortable coming to the dentist (2 year old isn’t always so sure!) but the staff go above and beyond to ensure they feel comfortable and make it not a scary place.

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