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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 Rowcroft Dental Centre, 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 Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire 

If you are looking for a dentist in Gloucestershire, 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.

We have carefully built our dental practice in Gloucestershire 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 Rowcroft Dental Centre. 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

447 Reviews

5.0
KL

Karen Lewis

Always friendly, polite and professional. Recommend

EW

Elaine Warner

I've been using this practice for 34 years, never had a problem. Everyone is very professional, good at their job and friendly. I have recommended to many people over the years and will continue to do so

17th July 2025

Check up went well and I require no treatment

TB

Tom Barnard

Friendly, thorough and prompt service.

CG

Chris Giles

Very professional and friendly service.

LN

Lyn Niblett

Always very friendly and reassuring.

16th July 2025

Reception staff were welcoming and smiled(!). The professional staff were friendly (as always), efficient and knowledgeable. It’s a lovely practice.

16th July 2025

Professional, friendly, courteous treatment

16th July 2025

I am probably one of a few patients who first started with Austin Fleming along Lansdown and was then with Robert Oldham and now with Jouls House. Time span over 50 years. In this time, the progression of the surgeries have been very accommodating and keeping up with modernisation in their practises. Not to mention how all staff from the top to the receptionists are very welcoming and pleasant.

16th July 2025

Staff and clinicians ate professional. Clean and smart environment.

S

Skip

Always teated well,very friendly and polite staff..

VP

Vanessa Pollok

Amazing customer service for my daughter and I. Everyone looks after you and the treatment is first class- thank you

13th July 2025

I felt listened to by both Lucy (Dentist) and Charlotte (Hygienist).Any questions and clarifications were clearly responded to and clarified.

12th July 2025

It was straight forward and the job was done with no drama.

12th July 2025

Always a friendly welcome. Dentists and hygeineists excellent. A rare practice where smiles are free. Have been with this practice many years no need to go elsewhere. Give it a try.

11th July 2025

Friendly service. All work explained thoroughly. Put at ease throughout.

MB

Mark Baxendale

Prompt, friendly and professional. Excellent experience.

CB

Christopher Bruton

Friendly service. All work explained well. Put at ease throughput.

9th July 2025

Overall cleanliness of the surgery, Clinicians very polite and helpful.

9th July 2025

Always lovely staff expertise and care. So happy with the practice.

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