Just a short entry to let people know I'm still alive really, and also to say how irritated I'm feeling right now.
I've just been to the dentist (probably don't need to say anymore really, but I'm going to anyway), I've not been to a dentist for 5 years, so I decided I probably should. I went to my appointment today and was in there for literally 5 mins, was told I needed a filling and to book another appointment. So, I went downstairs to the reception to book another appointment, and was then told by the receptionist that this visit was going to cost me £15. I know that it could be worse, but come on, this is stupid. All the dentist did was look in my mouth and tell the nurse a bunch of numbers (in that strange language that only dentists understand) and tell me I need a filling. Why is that worth £15? I have to work for about 3 hours to make that. Also, I'm an NHS dental patient, so I'd like to know why after paying taxes and national insurance, which a part of goes to the NHS, do I have to pay to go to the dentist? Surely the NHS should take care of that. I now know why I've not gone to the dentist for 5 years, it's because they like to rip your soul out through your wallet.