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The dangers of skipping dental appointments

The dangers of skipping dental appointments


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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953 Reviews

5.0
JL

Joe Loftus

Very good service

MG

Mrs Gibbens

I should like to thank Jason and team at Mayhill for their care in dealing with a troublesome tooth (new crown now fitted) and polyfilling a chip lost from a front tooth recently. Thrilled. Can now eat both sides of my mouth. Jason has been aware of my difficulties with trigeminal neuralgia and has tried to mitigate any return of symptoms by taking care when touching my face.

31st January 2026

Very welcoming staff on reception. All other members of staff very polite and clearly explain the processes and offer great advice for after care.

29th January 2026

Professionalism and care of the staff.

29th January 2026

On time, no pain, wonderful service.

23rd January 2026

My anxieties about any treatment have reduced significantly since I have been treated by Jason Hart and his team. I have been most impressed with the consummate professionalism and pleasantness of the staff and the care they provide.

16th January 2026

Dr. Guppy and his staff are always helpful and reassuring. I’m always very pleased with my visit.

16th January 2026

Making me feel reassured about the ensuing procedure. Calm. Clear and concise explanation.

16th January 2026

Professional and kind service, thank you.

16th January 2026

They are very professional and I trust them completely. Also very friendly

13th January 2026

Excellent treatment, painless, efficient and no ill effects

11th January 2026

Very friendly staff at Reception Jim always attentive, explaining treatmentEveryone is welcoming Pleasure to visit !

10th January 2026

Given time for things to be explained and to ask questions. However it was all so well explained, very little need to query anything and knowledge of dentist gave great confidence.

9th January 2026

Always professional and kind. Amazing treatment after a fall - I did not think that saving the 3 badly damaged teeth was possible but with the expertise of the team i still have them - they function and look great - a result får beyond my wildest dreams

9th January 2026

The whole team are kind and patient. They speak to Evie directly not just to me. Ben and Ellie explain everything they are doing clearly

9th January 2026

Mayhill is an outstanding operation

8th January 2026

From experience we know the team at the Centre are highly professional, specialised and caring. We have always enjoyed first class service from this practice and consider ourselves fortunate to have such an excellent dental service in Monmouth.

8th January 2026

Treated as an individual

8th January 2026

The level of care , they took into consideration how nervous I was, and were very kind and accommodating.

8th January 2026

Staff are really friendly, appointments always booked promptly, spotlessly clean

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