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Should people with rotten teeth be ordered to get them fixed?

Gusto BruntGusto Brunt Posts: 12,351
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Like for me talking to someone with rotten teeth makes me wanna vomit.

Government should bring in legislation to combat the filthy mouth brigade.

I was talking to the TV repairman and his teeth looked like a row of tomb stones. Have these people never heard of toothpaste and flossing.

It's like the morons who appear on the Jeremy Kyle show. Most of them are lucky to have one tooth in their mouths.

It's disgusting and offensive to others..
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    Kiko H FanKiko H Fan Posts: 6,546
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    Erm, no.
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    TheTruth1983TheTruth1983 Posts: 13,462
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    Oh dear
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    exlordlucanexlordlucan Posts: 35,375
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    If it was still free then people would.



    Anyway, I don't find it offensive so don't include me in that.
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    Richard46Richard46 Posts: 59,834
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    I think there should legislation to restrict the freedom of those who want to interfere in the lives of others.
    Failing that lets just point and laugh at them whenever they raise their pointy heads.
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    skp20040skp20040 Posts: 66,874
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    Like for me talking to someone with rotten teeth makes me wanna vomit.

    Government should bring in legislation to combat the filthy mouth brigade.

    I was talking to the TV repairman and his teeth looked like a row of tomb stones. Have these people never heard of toothpaste and flossing.

    It's like the morons who appear on the Jeremy Kyle show. Most of them are lucky to have one tooth in their mouths.

    It's disgusting and offensive to others..

    Did you know that people with certain acid reflux illnesses suffer from terrible tooth decay through no fault of their own, not all bad teeth are deliberate and many people cannot afford to get their teeth fixed anymore. I would say do not be so judgmental .
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    swingalegswingaleg Posts: 103,127
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    oh.......that reminds me.....I've got the dental hygienist tomorrow morning

    the torture chamber.......:o
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    DaisyBillDaisyBill Posts: 4,339
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    Should people with wrinkles be forced to have botox?
    Should obese people be forced to lose weight?
    Should people with tattoos and piercings be forced to have them removed?
    Should people with fake tans be ordered to have them steamed off?
    What do you think, OP?
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    Kiko H FanKiko H Fan Posts: 6,546
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    Should people with ugly faces be ordered to make them pretty?

    Should people with missing limbs be ordered to wear false ones?

    Should people with Downs Syndrome be ordered to wear bags on their heads because they look all bug-eyed?
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    TrollHunterTrollHunter Posts: 12,496
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    I wonder if there are 7,683 other posts by the OP all equally as well thought out as this one?
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    Penny CrayonPenny Crayon Posts: 36,158
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    It is a shame that dental care is so costly. Dental health is very important but if a family is strapped for cash I guess it's low on the spending priorities.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 12,003
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    I wonder if there are 7,683 other posts by the OP all equally as well thought out as this one?
    :D:D:D
    7,684 now :o
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    towerstowers Posts: 12,183
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    It is a shame that dental care is so costly. Dental health is very important but if a family is strapped for cash I guess it's low on the spending priorities.

    Quite..

    My mum was told it would cost £700 to have a tooth removed, despite being on one of these dental plans they try and get you on. She declined.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 12,003
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    towers wrote: »
    My mum was told it would cost £700 to have a tooth removed, despite being on one of these dental plans they try and get you on. She declined.
    It happens :(
    is she any better now?
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    rumpleteazerrumpleteazer Posts: 5,746
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    As it offends you so much OP I assume you'll be paying for all this dental care?
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    skp20040skp20040 Posts: 66,874
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    It is a shame that dental care is so costly. Dental health is very important but if a family is strapped for cash I guess it's low on the spending priorities.

    And infections from bad teeth can spread via the blood stream to the heart and result in things such as Endocarditis and in rare cases brain abscess.

    Bearing in mind what can happen as a result of bad teeth and infections that follow it is amazing the government do not make dental treatment cheaper for all , in the long run it can save a lot of money on treating other illnesses that can be caused by something that could have been so cheap to fix initially.
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    DaisyBillDaisyBill Posts: 4,339
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    towers wrote: »
    Quite..

    My mum was told it would cost £700 to have a tooth removed, despite being on one of these dental plans they try and get you on. She declined.

    How can it be so expensive? Can't she find an NHS dentist? The maximum charge is £50.50 for removal of teeth. http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/dentists/Pages/nhs-dental-charges.aspx
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    duffsdadduffsdad Posts: 11,143
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    Actually yes. Gum disease is linked to causing a shit load of other issues such as heart problems.

    However, there's no money and no dentists.
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    towerstowers Posts: 12,183
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    It happens :(
    is she any better now?

    She's fine.

    She could have afforded it if she'd really wanted to have the work done - my dad has a decent job - but she wasn't desperate.
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    BadLadAshBadLadAsh Posts: 28,493
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    my teeth are not rotten but they are crooked, where do you stand on that op?
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    towerstowers Posts: 12,183
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    DaisyBill wrote: »
    How can it be so expensive? Can't she find an NHS dentist? The maximum charge is £50.50 for removal of teeth. http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/dentists/Pages/nhs-dental-charges.aspx

    At 60, she's had some work done in her time - she wasn't blessed with good teeth - so I don't think it was just another bog standard tooth removal. Y

    And there aren't any NHS dentists that are very close to her.
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    MRSgotobedMRSgotobed Posts: 3,851
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    Like for me talking to someone with rotten teeth makes me wanna vomit.

    Government should bring in legislation to combat the filthy mouth brigade.

    I was talking to the TV repairman and his teeth looked like a row of tomb stones. Have these people never heard of toothpaste and flossing.

    It's like the morons who appear on the Jeremy Kyle show. Most of them are lucky to have one tooth in their mouths.

    It's disgusting and offensive to others..

    Well there you are-one thing, maybe the only thing you have found that you have, in common with any human.
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    towerstowers Posts: 12,183
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    DaisyBill wrote: »
    How can it be so expensive? Can't she find an NHS dentist? The maximum charge is £50.50 for removal of teeth. http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/dentists/Pages/nhs-dental-charges.aspx

    At 60, she's had some work done in her time - she wasn't blessed with good teeth - so I don't think it was just another bog standard tooth removal. Y

    And there aren't any NHS dentists that are very close to her. She DID have an NHS dentist but that's since gone private. Tough luck and all that.
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    TrollHunterTrollHunter Posts: 12,496
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    BadLadAsh wrote: »
    my teeth are not rotten but they are crooked, where do you stand on that op?

    Standard punishment is a chinese burn and a flick with a damp tea towel.
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    NamiraNamira Posts: 3,099
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    They should be encouraged to because it can lead to serious health problems and a lot of pain - not because you don't like it OP. I don't like facial piercings and long hair on men, but I don't demand people yank out their metal and that men get a short back and sides - get over yourself.
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    Summer BreezeSummer Breeze Posts: 4,399
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    You are a very active thread starter Gusto.

    If it was paid for by others I am sure many a person would get a shiny new set of nashers.
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