Over the years the NHS has tried and has subsequently failed to provide the necessary care for their patients. This is especially true when it comes to the dental sector, despite numerous reforms dental attendance has steadily declined. Even for demographics that can access it for free, namely children, elderly and those on a low income attendance is only ever sporadic

One reason for this is that sourcing an NHS dentist can prove to be very difficult, interestingly 73.4% of children in the north east attended a dentist between 2005 and 2007, however in London, the number was a disappointing 648%. Clearly as children aren’t required to pay for their dental care the problem is of another shade.

Perhaps it is because with time and red tape dentists have felt forced to see more patients as opposed to offering a quality service that includes building up a relationship and rapport. Peter Ward, the chief executive of the British Dental Association commented that the new contract “encourages sporadic, episodic treatment” as opposed to “long-term, continuing relationships that” both “dentists and their patients value”

It appears that as time passes we are being forced to appreciate that you really do pay for what you get, and if you don't pay, well then you simply don't get. If you value your health and are in a position to protect it then sourcing affordable private health care will offer you both peace of mind and save you a considerable amount of money.