‘I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed’ – the real cost of NHS dentist shortage

• NHS dentist shortages are forcing patients to seek private care, creating significant financial burden and depleting personal savings for essential dental treatment
• Rising private dentistry costs are creating inequitable access to care, with patients unable to afford necessary procedures through NHS provision
• The dental workforce crisis is having real-world consequences for patient affordability and financial hardship, warranting urgent attention to NHS dentistry capacity and funding

People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

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