I have rang alot of dentists to try and register with but they are saying they can not treat me due to me being a active epileptic so how do I go about finding a dentist. I can t afford to go private can my doctor refer me to some one who can see me? and if so does it take long
2007-09-13 12:39:03 · 9 answers · asked by ? 7 in Health ➔ Dental
How horrible for you,I can't see why you haven't been offered just a check up. Anyhow,look in the local telephone book and see if there is a Dental Hospital or clinic near you,they should be able to help. You can also contact the British Dental Association for information and advise. It may well be worth asking your GP,not only for finding a dentist but also to help with your epilespy during treatment.
You have every right to recieve treatment,would any of the surgeries you called able to examine you and perhaps referring you to a specialist clinic for treatment,it's worth phoning back and asking. Good luck
2007-09-14 03:02:37 · answer #1 · answered by katweezil 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dan,
It's too bad the majority of dentists so far you've called are so ignorant about epilepsy.
Many of the medications used to control epilepsy, like phenytoin, cause the gums to be swollen and w/o proper maintenance this may lead to periodontal disease.
Please ask to be referred out to someone that is capable of treating you. This may take time in the present situation you're in, but it is not a reason to be discriminated against.
2007-09-13 12:54:56 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor to refer you to the hospital dentist. You can't be denied treatment. Hope this helps
2007-09-13 12:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by Soup Dragon 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local area Health Authority - they have to find you a dentist.
2007-09-13 12:52:52 · answer #4 · answered by libbyft 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dan, I have found the NHS Direct helpline quite good. Don't know the 'phone number but it's in the book. Then again you may have already have tried that. Good luck.
2007-09-13 21:16:50 · answer #5 · answered by DAVE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is discrimination. Tell the next dentist that refuses you that you will sue him, and if you're in America you'll be rich.
2007-09-13 18:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by Invisible 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
contact your local special needs dental clinic-it may be in yellow pages if not ask your local council.also you could try the local university dental teaching hospital.
2007-09-13 21:42:42 · answer #7 · answered by mr.bigz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a hospital ,,,,see your GP, HE WILL REFER YOU
2007-09-13 12:55:29 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
is there a dental collage nearbye they often treat you for free.
2007-09-13 12:44:16 · answer #9 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋