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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 St Anne's Dental Practice 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 Lewes  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 Lewes 

If you are looking for a dentist in Lewes, 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 St Anne's Dental Practice we have carefully built our dental practice in Lewes 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 St Anne's Dental Practice. 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

742 Reviews

5.0

28th August 2025

Friendly and helpful

27th August 2025

I had toothache and was able to be seen between existing appointments, so that was great

27th August 2025

The dentist, not my usual one, was incredibly efficient and worked with nurse in a very professional manner completing the extraction quickly and painlessly and provided me with paperwork for my aftercare

22nd August 2025

The clinician was warm and friendly, making me feel very comfortable. They explained everything they were doing and alerting me to any changes they saw

19th August 2025

Mia Kowal is very thorough and explains everything well both during and after the examination. She is friendly, kind and welcoming.

12th August 2025

Very professional and pleasant. Thank you to all concerned.

10th August 2025

Very good welcome from receptionist, interesting and attractive environment, excellent welcome as always from my dentist, his work has been effective so I Trust his expertise ( borne out by friends who also attend ). And btw he laughs at my jokes!

10th August 2025

The Clinician is so welcoming, efficient and engaging

8th August 2025

Excellent dentist, one of the best I’ve seen

8th August 2025

Easy to book in, Friendly staff, Clean and Tidy, Not to busy

8th August 2025

I was kept informed throughout the process what was being done, the whole process was to a high standard, great service all round.

8th August 2025

I felt my treatment was thorough and I didn't feel rushed at any point- friendly, pleasant staff

8th August 2025

Professional & courteous.

7th August 2025

New hygienist was thorough and gave lots of good advice. As always, Susan and Jess were brilliant.

7th August 2025

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6th August 2025

Beautiful team all were very accommodating highly recommended

6th August 2025

All staff were friendly and processional. Nothing seemed too much trouble. All went above and beyond, even practice manager took time to talk me through different options

5th August 2025

This is a response to just one checkup appointment, but the review scores apply to all appointments I've experienced in recent times. From routine inspections to crowns to replacement fillings to extractions the team are without exception incredibly diligent, courteous and friendly, knowledgeable and flexible (sometimes scheduling unexpected appointments at very short notice). I couldn't ask for more from them and have full confidence in their expertise and also their care and attention. I hope they get to see this, as they deserve to feel proud of their work.

3rd August 2025

I’m always greeted with a warm welcome & friendly smile, by the manager and receptionists. The waiting area is immaculate. The dentists & dental nurses are very calming and thorough, and they always talk me through all my options.

31st July 2025

The whole team, from my dentist Dr Brink to the dental nurse to the reception team have been outstanding.Thank you so much!

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