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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 Guildford Dental 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 Guildford  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 Guildford 

If you are looking for a dentist in Guildford, 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 Guildford Dental Centre we have carefully built our dental practice in Guildford 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.

We commit to open and honest pricing for our patients. To view our latest fees, visit our fees page on the website.


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Our hygienist team provide a range of services from a simple scale and polish, to routine maintenance or more complex gum treatments.

With refined care and expertise we’ve been helping patients manage their fear of the dentist for many years - we can do it for you too.

You’ll receive a full dental health assessment at your first appointment, so we can offer you the best possible service and expertise.

Patient Reviews

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

Patient reviews

573 Reviews

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Annie Thomas

We had a very good experience when we visited the hygienist. She was very friendly and helpful and explained what she was going to do before doing it.

21st August 2025

compared to my old dentist in east london guildford is great

21st August 2025

All the staff are excellent but particularly the dentist and dental nurse. The dentist provides excellent treatment and really supports my dental conservation and management. I leave the treatment room well-informed and motivated.

20th August 2025

Very friendly and polite staff, my dentist is always very welcoming and explains everything very clearly and treats me well helping me to relax

18th August 2025

Very efficient and friendly service.

16th August 2025

The dentist was very thorough and spent time answering my questions

15th August 2025

AILL went well - nice friendly people -no complications

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Mihai Calotă

Had a few sessions for some fillings with Dr Whittle and everything went smoothly! He made sure to explain everything before each procedure. He’s done a stellar job, as I’ve had some deep cavities and had no disconfort during recovery. Really appreciated how patient he was with me and how he made sure my fillings were fitted properly at the end of each procedure. Him and Megan also made sure I was comfortable all the time during procedure, which was always painless and stress-free. The reception team also made sure to go above and beyond all the time with my requests. Overall an excellent service, really recommend it.

KT

Kim Thatcher

I don't often write reviews, but I wanted to take the time to give my thanks and gratitude to both Derek and Megan at Guildford Dental Care. I am absolutely terrified of the dentist after childhood experiences with braces elsewhere, but they both took the time to listen to my worries and made sure my visits were comfortable and relaxed. Derek talked me through clearly about what we were hoping to achieve. He is very professional and his knowledge is second to none. I had Invisalign treatment, and Derek managed to move all my top teeth forward as we had hoped, enough to build up my bottom ones, which had worn over time from previous work elsewhere. I now have very even teeth which sit perfectly, and I couldn't be happier with the end result. Megan is very patient and caring, and she was always reassuring during every visit and follow-up appointment. Thank you both so much for all you have helped me achieve, you have both given me back my confidence to smile!

1st August 2025

I am very nervous but always mafe to feel at ease

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Haley Sam Scholz Barkham

Really excellent service. They don’t try to upsell you into treatment. They make sure that you get done what you need at the time. My teeth have never been healthier

24th July 2025

Derek made me feel at ease and offered a full explanation of the treatment, anaesthetic and what to do post treatment. After the treatment he explained what he had found, what he’d done to solve the issue and the options going forward depending on how the teeth reacted to the treatment over the next 3 months. Overall very professional and helpful

23rd July 2025

Good dentist

19th July 2025

Super and professional service

16th July 2025

Dr a was lovely and we had a quiet chat about a complex problem and how the dr would tackle it.

9th July 2025

Ease & speed of securing an appointment after a tooth fell out.Staff all very kind & considerate to me as a 99 yr old patient

8th July 2025

The overall experience: it was really easy to book my appointment, the doctor was clear in what he was going to do regarding my treatment + post-op care, and the receptionists being extremely helpful in making sure my invoice will include the name of my doctor for insurance purposes.

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Charles Offord

Very good service and kind dentists

30th June 2025

Staff always friendly but professional , always efficient service ,always seen in a timely manner. Easy to make next appointment

25th June 2025

Friendly and professional. Listened to my questions and gave considered and understandable ansers

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