Cost is still a deterrent to visiting a dentist with a fifth of people viewing it as a luxury despite NHS dentistry becoming more accessible, according to new research.
It also revealed that more people felt private care offered a better service than last year while some felt NHS treatment was getting worse. The Simplyhealth Annual Dental Survey canvassed 10,000 people and found that 40% of respondents were putting off going to the dentist because of they could not afford it. This was supported by a fifth (19%) of people overall who said visiting the dentist was a 'luxury' rather than an 'everyday need', epitomised by almost a third (31%) of 18-24 year olds holding that view. However, the number struggling to find an NHS dentist dropped by a quart...
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