Faye Woodley, affected by dental issues from cancer treatment, criticizes UK dental care as regressive. She expresses her lack of confidence in NHS reforms, saying the system resembles Victorian times where only the wealthy received proper care. Woodley has suffered significant dental damage due to chemotherapy, losing ten teeth and enduring pain that limits her diet. She cannot afford private treatment or the costs of dental check-ups as she relies on benefits. The local dental practice switched to private care due to difficulties in recruiting NHS dentists, highlighting systemic challenges in dental services.
Faye Woodley, a woman affected by dental issues due to cancer treatment, expressed her lack of confidence in NHS dentistry reforms, feeling like the situation is regressing to a time where only the wealthy had access to good dental care.
Due to her chemotherapy, Ms. Woodley has experienced severe dental damage, including chipped teeth, holes, and the loss of ten teeth, which has significantly impacted her quality of life and ability to eat.
Ms. Woodley, who has been out of work for ten years because of her chronic illness, highlighted the financial burden of dental care, stating that she struggles to afford even basic check-ups on her benefits.
The Hathaway Dental Practice, where Ms. Woodley was previously registered, shifted to private care for adults due to difficulties in recruiting NHS dentists, reflecting broader issues facing NHS dental services.
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