Chest pains is a different animal than being put on a waiting list for other surgeries; dial 911 and say “chest pains” and response is immediate. How about UK dental care? We’re told it’s so expensive that many people pull their own teeth.
Well, dental care is actually free - or heavily subsidised. About $8 equivalent for a tooth filling. There is the option to go private though. Some areas don’t have enough space and you perhaps need to wait for a month or so for an appointment unless it is an emergency.