Complain to the Health Authority.

I had problems with a dentist when I moved to this area. he did a filling which fell out after 2 weeks and took half the tooth with it, and I had to have a crown. He wanted to charge a fortune, I said it was his fault in the first place. I complained to the Health Authority, and it turned out I wasn't the only person who had problems.

They also asked about my treatment (it was NHS), and he had charged them for a lot of work I hadn't had done, including 2 more fillings, root canal work and a 2 stage clean and descale. He closed down shortly after that.

The dentist I have now is wonderful, knows I'm terrified and is very supportive. And the orthodontist my daughter and son used was excellent, so there are some good ones out there.

..wispa