Jimmy Stewart wrote:

What is the story with dentists are they open for non essential
things?

Don't think so. Mine did an extraction that was cancelled last year,
but didn't even want to book a six month check-up after that was done.

....been hearing conflicting stories...I have broken a tooth no
pain or anything will I be treated or will I have to go private

I'd say you should get it without going private, my extraction was at
NHS prices.

and why
are people being treated privatly and not under NHS for non essential
things??????

Mine's aware I want to go ahead with some private crowns and fillings,
he gave me a copy of the quote which I'd lost, but still no news on when.

The new ways of working must really knock their productivity.