In accordance with a research made by the British Dental Association (BDA), nowadays English patients are pushed to cancel dental appointments and put off treatments they need because of the concerns about the economic climate. This unfortunate strong influence of these decisions leads to an increased number of patients presenting at surgeries requiring emergency treatment.
A research performed by the British Dental Association found that 59% of asked dentists had seen their patients cancel appointments, at the time when 68% reported that their patients defer treatment. Taking into account this stat, there is no surprise that more than one third of practitioners mentioned that they had seen "an increased demand for emergency treatment during the past year."
Chair of the BDA's Executive Board, Dr Susie Sanderson, stated that:
"It's understandable that, at a time when there is widespread concern about household finances, some patients' financial anxieties are leading them to defer dental appointments and treatment. Achieving short-term money savings at the expense of longer-term health problems really isn't wise though. Neglecting your oral health can increase both the complexity of the problems you face and the cost of the treatment you must eventually have. As well, visiting the dentist at appropriate intervals will ensure that you get the help you need to maintain good oral health."
Source:
British Dental Association (BDA)
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