The Tooth Of The Matter
With a rising number of the British population maintaining a firm reluctance to visit the dentists chair, health insurance providers including HSA have set about investigating the reasons behind it and are looking to offer patients the option of taking out dental insurance.
The biggest factor for patients delaying their visits to the dentist is due to the cost, with 20% of adults using this reason. Over the past few years the number of people in Britain who regularly visit their dentist has dropped by a considerable amount, 27% of those people surveyed by HSA said that they had encountered problems finding a dentist who would take them on. According to a spokesman for HSA it is the combination of cost in addition to the difficulty of finding a dentist that has contributed to the decline.
Furthermore, the dentists themselves have some role to play in the decreasing number of patients attending dental appointments as there are a great many who are unwilling to take on NHS patients. Out of those surveyed by HSA, 40% believe that NHS dentistry provision is likely to be phased out in the future as it is an area of the health industry that is being overlooked for resources and staff by the government of this country.
Many feel that dental services for children, in particular, is lacking and that this is a significant factor in the increasingly apathetic nature towards the inclusion of dentistry into our annual health quota. The proposal of taking out dental insurance could transform the state of British dentistry and dramatically improve peoples dental health. Moreover, there are other ways to ensure that people maintain the health of their teeth and gums and those of their children, without regular trips to the dentist. Getting into a routine of brushing twice a day using the correct toothbrush and toothpaste, in addition to daily flossing and use of a suitable mouthwash, will provide the basic foundation to keeping your mouth healthy. It is also important to change your toothbrush at least every other month. Eating the right foods is good for general health as well as cutting back on alcohol, food and drink that leave stains, such as red wine, tea and coffee, and limiting, or better yet, giving up smoking.
Of course, the dentist should ideally be visited at least every six months, as there are things that we arent aware of that we should be picking up on, no matter how healthy our dental routine. People can find out if they are eligible for free NHS dentistry and with the option of taking out a policy for dental insurance there is no excuse to stay away from the dentists chair. HSA offers a policy from under 2.50 a week, which covers emergencies as well as regular check-ups and treatments, such as fluoride.
The biggest factor for patients delaying their visits to the dentist is due to the cost, with 20% of adults using this reason. Over the past few years the number of people in Britain who regularly visit their dentist has dropped by a considerable amount, 27% of those people surveyed by HSA said that they had encountered problems finding a dentist who would take them on. According to a spokesman for HSA it is the combination of cost in addition to the difficulty of finding a dentist that has contributed to the decline.
Furthermore, the dentists themselves have some role to play in the decreasing number of patients attending dental appointments as there are a great many who are unwilling to take on NHS patients. Out of those surveyed by HSA, 40% believe that NHS dentistry provision is likely to be phased out in the future as it is an area of the health industry that is being overlooked for resources and staff by the government of this country.
Many feel that dental services for children, in particular, is lacking and that this is a significant factor in the increasingly apathetic nature towards the inclusion of dentistry into our annual health quota. The proposal of taking out dental insurance could transform the state of British dentistry and dramatically improve peoples dental health. Moreover, there are other ways to ensure that people maintain the health of their teeth and gums and those of their children, without regular trips to the dentist. Getting into a routine of brushing twice a day using the correct toothbrush and toothpaste, in addition to daily flossing and use of a suitable mouthwash, will provide the basic foundation to keeping your mouth healthy. It is also important to change your toothbrush at least every other month. Eating the right foods is good for general health as well as cutting back on alcohol, food and drink that leave stains, such as red wine, tea and coffee, and limiting, or better yet, giving up smoking.
Of course, the dentist should ideally be visited at least every six months, as there are things that we arent aware of that we should be picking up on, no matter how healthy our dental routine. People can find out if they are eligible for free NHS dentistry and with the option of taking out a policy for dental insurance there is no excuse to stay away from the dentists chair. HSA offers a policy from under 2.50 a week, which covers emergencies as well as regular check-ups and treatments, such as fluoride.
