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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 The Mayhill Dental and Specialist 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 Monmouth  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 Monmouth 

If you are looking for a dentist in Monmouth, 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 The Mayhill Dental and Specialist Centre we have carefully built our dental practice in Monmouth 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.

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to The Mayhill Dental and Specialist 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…

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860 Reviews

5.0

19th September 2025

Reception team, Ben and his nurse are all excellent

19th September 2025

All staff friendly and polite.

19th September 2025

Dr Jason Hart

19th September 2025

Staff is really nice and attentive. Overall all treatment works and my teeth are in good condition

18th September 2025

Very professional practice, the whole team from reception staff and dental nurses to hygienist and dentist/orthodontist.

18th September 2025

Always brilliant service and Jason is a excellent dentist who has always shown compassion and kindness.

18th September 2025

I feel confident in the treatment I received. The technology in the practice is excellent.All staff are friendly, welcoming and efficient. Katherine, the hygienist, is excellent. She explains everything she does and offers great advice.Jason, my dentist is lovely. He is very friendly. He listens to any issues I have and is proficient in sorting things out.

18th September 2025

As a dental assistant should be

17th September 2025

I now get very anxious going to the dentist, due to having a bad experience when younger. Mayhill dentist was recommended by my daughter. Everyone was very professional and put me at ease. The dentist explained everything that was happening together with the nurse they made me feel comfortable and more relaxed during my treatment.

17th September 2025

Ben is very thorough, kind, patient. He makes you feel at ease. He doesn’t rush through the appointment. The surgery is immaculate, reception always makes you feel welcome. 10/10 for everything.

16th September 2025

Thoroughness of treatment with staff having clear awareness of my dental history and ongoing needs. Clarity of information about treatment and courtesy of staff throughout.

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Oliver Leedam

I received a very good prompt service, at a reasonable price.

12th September 2025

Jason is a superb and is kind and I trust him and that combination is amazing best dentist and I have experienced quite a few at 77 years old and teeth suffered because of dentist treatment towards me.

10th September 2025

All the staff are excellent. I saw Ryan Lello and he was superb, so calm and gentle, he made the whole experience very pleasant and put me at ease

9th September 2025

The caring and professionalism shown by every team member makes Mayhill a wonderful practice. I began treatment here as a highly nervous patient, now I consider going to the dentist a form of self-care rather than an ordeal. The support has been amazing. I can't speak highly enough of them.

8th September 2025

For my hygiene apt the nurse used the new machine which was far less traumatic than the usual manual scale and polish. I even booked another session in between my next scheduled 6 month check up. I know I need to floss but find this traumatic and appre intend the gentle way the hygienist broached this.

8th September 2025

Great team - dentist, nurse & reception

6th September 2025

Everyone was helpful & it all ran on time.

5th September 2025

Not sure what you mean

4th September 2025

Thank you- everyone treated me with care and respect. My care has been excellent.

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