Pardon this really random question GAF, but does your (NHS) dentist insist you go back for second appointments for even tiny jobs?
Ive had 3 dentists in my life (1 private, 2 NHS), and usually just go in, get my teeth prodded a little, polished and cleaned and sent on my way, takes around 5 minutes at the very most and Ive never really had any problems.
Ive switched to a local dentist, and whilst Ive only been there 3 times, every single time they insist I come back for tiny jobs/maintenance, costing another ~£30 on top of the bill (so ~£50 total) and also its generally a pain having to keep going back during work hours.
Is this standard practise, or should I consider switching dentists?