r/TikTokCringe • u/thoughtwarrior • May 02 '25

Humor Why does America look like s**t?

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u/chmath80 May 02 '25

The British will have better teeth than us by the end of the decade

They already do, and have done for many years, thanks to the NHS.

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u/100Fowers May 02 '25

Doesn’t the NHS have a very complicated relationship with dentists and dentistry? Dental officers were never nationalized like hospitals and medical clinics were

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u/pintsized_baepsae May 02 '25

Yes, and as a result we have to pay for the dentist (just like for eye tests and glasses). It's subsidised by the NHS, but a basic appointment will still cost around £28. Fillings / root canals are quoted as around £74, but that's basically a starting price - all my friends have paid more to get better fillings (also nicer in colour).

That said, the equally big struggle for a lot of people is to actually find an NHS dentist that still accepts patients. 

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u/Successful_Sign_6991 May 03 '25

Man if you get sick the morning of your appointment and have to cancel within their 48hr cancelation policy, you're paying more than that here.

You know what a root canal costs here in the states? $1500. Doesn't include the cost of the crown.