Dentists - how do they work nowadays?

[Kudos]

Been a while since the missus and myself have been to the dentist. Suprisingly, we've taken good care (or believe we have) of our teeth so aren't a Jeremy Kyle watching muppet with black stumps...

I've insurance (Denplan extensive plus if it matters) via work which entitles us to £x treatments per year. I've been shortlisting some (private) dentists nearby.

Is it a case of us finding one, making an "initial examination" appointment and going in with our policy document and telling him (I'll use the term he, could quite possibly be a she, or perhaps both/neither!) what we'd like done, and him saying you need the following work done?. Does he give us a quote for the work?

I understand what happens next, we pay then claim it back, it's just the first bit - I don't want to look like a tool.

[PaulHogan]

Ring Denplan and ask: they're more likely to give you the correct answer.

[Kudos]

true, but I was thinking generically - regardless of any insurance in place do you go, get a quote then agree what to get don

[mybrainhurts]

I've got a Dremel and pliers...

Where do you live...?

[Stevenj214]

Kudos said:

true, but I was thinking generically - regardless of any insurance in place do you go, get a quote then agree what to get don

Call up, complete any registration process they have, make an appointment for a check up (and hygienist visit if you feel like it).

[Kudos]

mybrainhurts said:

I've got a Dremel and pliers...

Where do you live...?

Belfast. I don't believe they allow those tools on planes nowadays. Thats a pity...

[Mojooo]

They will charge you X amount and then tell you what else you need doing

They may also clean your teeth at the exam which will cost some money.

[eybic]

I think you will need to have a full check up before any kind of insurance will cover you for anything. Check the small print.

[mybrainhurts]

Kudos said:

mybrainhurts said:

I've got a Dremel and pliers...

Where do you live...?

Belfast. I don't believe they allow those tools on planes nowadays. Thats a pity...

I'll row over if the money's right...

[MacGee]

I know lots of dentists in Belfast..qualified there many years ago. Which part and I may be able to recommend someone. PM if you want privacy.

[Deva Link]

MacGee said:

PM if you want privacy.

We could hold towels up if that would help?

[Kudos]

MacGee said:

I know lots of dentists in Belfast..qualified there many years ago. Which part and I may be able to recommend someone. PM if you want privacy.

East Belfast - Castlereagh area to be precise. Handy to Ormeau, Cregagh, Newtownards rd area. Any recommendations appreciated!

[Kudos]

Deva Link said:

MacGee said:

PM if you want privacy.

We could hold towels up if that would help?

would be a big towel, I've a big mouth!

[Ciaran]

I live in Belfast and have been using Mark Conroy for quite a while. Decent enough chap.

Conroy Dental Practice
1 Mount Oriel
BELFAST
BT8 7HR (MAP)
County Antrim

Contact Mr Mark J Conroy
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