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image captionLess than half of the dentists contacted by the BBC said they are currently providing routine check-ups
Dental services have been pushed to crisis point by coronavirus, leaving people in severe pain , a health group has said.
Healthwatch Bristol said it had been contacted by more than 100 people unable to get an NHS appointment.
Data obtained by the BBC showed less than half of NHS dentists surveyed are providing routine check-ups.
The Department of Health said it was giving priority access to urgent care and vulnerable groups.
Healthwatch Bristol s area lead Julie Bird said some people had been offered private appointments but could not afford to pay.