Lack of dentists

Hi there I have been a NHS dental patient for years (paying patient) and over a year ago my dental practice was sold and the new company decided to keep only some of the Old patients with the nhs. Unfortunately I was one of those humans left with the impossible task to find another nhs dentist or go private.

I have been looking across Suffolk for well over a year now but all I get told is “you’ll have to go private”.

I find it incredibly unfair that for someone who has been paying taxes for a very long time contributing to society for years I’m left feeling abandoned but the government and unable to find a service I should be offered. I know this is the situation for many but what is our local council doing to address the situation??
many thanks

stef