Tooth Hurty

Apparently everything is fine with the NHS. There’s no crisis in NHS dentistry. Hmmm tell that to my tooth which now apparently needs a root canal. It has taken me about 2 years to get a space with an NHS dentist in my home town – and on Thursday I finally had my check up.

Yes Mr Sheppard we think you need a root canal. Is the tooth causing you any problem. Well if you think a dull throbbing pain isn’t a problem – then no everything’s fine. OK – well come back in a month and w’ll sort you out – in the meantime just take some painkillers. Unless of course you want to pay about £300 and have it done privately.
Remind me Mr Blair how the NHS is safe in your hands!