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- 10% of Brits have performed dentistry on themselves due to lack of access to NHS dentists.
- A 2022 BBC survey found that 90% of dental practices were not accepting new adult NHS patients.
- Labour proposes 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and supervised toothbrushing in schools, while Conservatives suggest financial incentives for dentists to work in remote areas.
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Layla Waters and many others in the UK resort to DIY dentistry due to difficulty accessing NHS dentists, a situation highlighted by 10% of Brits performing their own dental care. This issue has become prominent in political debates, with both Labour and Conservative parties proposing different solutions to improve access to affordable dental care. A 2022 BBC survey reported that 90% of dental practices are not accepting new NHS patients, underscoring the urgent need for reforms in the NHS dental system.
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