well i know i am not the only one stressed over dental treatment, i've set up a couple of topics on the subject on Little Treasures forum and on Trade Me forum and are getting plenty of feedback from people in the same situation, with the odd antagonist added in for fun!
luckily i don't take to seriously the 'person' who demanded to know how old i was, why had i let my teeth get into such a state and why should i expect the tax payers to pay for it!
way to miss the point. they are in this state because going to the dentist for check ups is expensive too and has become a luxury. it's way down on the priority list when it comes to where our money gets spent. i'm sure i am not the only one who puts it off as long as possible or only goes when they are in pain.
affordable dentistry should be a right, not a luxury item.
i have learnt from forum replies that Australia's 'medicare' system has free dental clinics, england has a good public dental system
why not NZ?