Dental Hell
I had pretty bad teeth, since I was a child, because my parents didn't encourage me or my siblings to brush our teeth, they got by unscathed, but I did not.
Today, my dentist told me that I had three cavities, plaque and gum disease. She recommended that I have fillings and a dental cleaning to help "Stabilise my teeth," but I cannot afford all that. The dental clinic that I go to offers private and NHS dental work, but the majority of the dentists in my local area won't allow me to receive NHS dental work because NHS patients for dental work is heavily oversubscribed, so I had to seek private dental care, which is very expensive.
She asked me if I wanted silver or white fillings, but warned me that white fillings were more expensive than silver fillings, so I opted for silver fillings, which is £77 per filling, not only is this price ridiculous, but she said I needed three fillings, which is a grand total of £231. She also said I needed a dental clean as well, which would £59. This treatment altogether would be £290.
I agree with my dentist's prognosis of my teeth and my teeth need this treatment, and I know it is my fault for the state my of my teeth, but I cannot afford it. I would definitely pay for a dental cleaning because I am sure that won't break the bank, so that's what I hope she allows me to do, even if I do need fillings for my teeth, I cannot pay for the fillings right now, so I won't get them, I am looking at this situation money wise.
I have two partially erupted teeth, which absolutely bug the hell out of me, because it is disgusting and very visible, since it is the first thing you see when you see me talk, laugh or smile, I try to avoid doing all these things, because I am so self-conscious and I know other people hate my teeth as well.
I have had partially erupted teeth, since I was 11 years old and my old dentist refused to allow me to have braces at that age because he said "My teeth weren't that bad," he's literally lying, it literally looks I have gaps in my teeth, it looks disgusting, but most importantly, it affects the way I speak and eat and I already have a speech issue!
I used to be entitled to do NHS dental care when I was a child, but old dentist did nothing to help me, he didn't do any dental work, all he ever did was scold me, had he helped me as a child, I probably wouldn't be having all these dental issues, as an adult, it makes me very upset, knowing all of this.
I am 19 years old now and I know for a fact that I can't afford braces right now, but even if I could later on in life, it still would be embarrassing to have braces as an adult and metal braces are already ugly as it is. My teeth looks like teeth that a child would have, I know nobody that has teeth like mine as an adult and it makes me want to go to the dark side... (I can't disclose what I mean)
What should I do about the state of my teeth? I feel like there's nothing much I can do other than accept my awful fate.
Today, my dentist told me that I had three cavities, plaque and gum disease. She recommended that I have fillings and a dental cleaning to help "Stabilise my teeth," but I cannot afford all that. The dental clinic that I go to offers private and NHS dental work, but the majority of the dentists in my local area won't allow me to receive NHS dental work because NHS patients for dental work is heavily oversubscribed, so I had to seek private dental care, which is very expensive.
She asked me if I wanted silver or white fillings, but warned me that white fillings were more expensive than silver fillings, so I opted for silver fillings, which is £77 per filling, not only is this price ridiculous, but she said I needed three fillings, which is a grand total of £231. She also said I needed a dental clean as well, which would £59. This treatment altogether would be £290.
I agree with my dentist's prognosis of my teeth and my teeth need this treatment, and I know it is my fault for the state my of my teeth, but I cannot afford it. I would definitely pay for a dental cleaning because I am sure that won't break the bank, so that's what I hope she allows me to do, even if I do need fillings for my teeth, I cannot pay for the fillings right now, so I won't get them, I am looking at this situation money wise.
I have two partially erupted teeth, which absolutely bug the hell out of me, because it is disgusting and very visible, since it is the first thing you see when you see me talk, laugh or smile, I try to avoid doing all these things, because I am so self-conscious and I know other people hate my teeth as well.
I have had partially erupted teeth, since I was 11 years old and my old dentist refused to allow me to have braces at that age because he said "My teeth weren't that bad," he's literally lying, it literally looks I have gaps in my teeth, it looks disgusting, but most importantly, it affects the way I speak and eat and I already have a speech issue!
I used to be entitled to do NHS dental care when I was a child, but old dentist did nothing to help me, he didn't do any dental work, all he ever did was scold me, had he helped me as a child, I probably wouldn't be having all these dental issues, as an adult, it makes me very upset, knowing all of this.
I am 19 years old now and I know for a fact that I can't afford braces right now, but even if I could later on in life, it still would be embarrassing to have braces as an adult and metal braces are already ugly as it is. My teeth looks like teeth that a child would have, I know nobody that has teeth like mine as an adult and it makes me want to go to the dark side... (I can't disclose what I mean)
What should I do about the state of my teeth? I feel like there's nothing much I can do other than accept my awful fate.
Original post by Anonymous
I am 19 years old now and I know for a fact that I can't afford braces right now, but even if I could later on in life, it still would be embarrassing to have braces as an adult and metal braces are already ugly as it is. My teeth looks like teeth that a child would have, I know nobody that has teeth like mine as an adult and it makes me want to go to the dark side... (I can't disclose what I mean)
What should I do about the state of my teeth? I feel like there's nothing much I can do other than accept my awful fate.
What should I do about the state of my teeth? I feel like there's nothing much I can do other than accept my awful fate.
You should try to fix the problem asap, having cavities, plaque and gum disease can lead to other more severe problems. My sister's friend had to have a major surgery where her skull was literally sectioned due to a long-term untreated cavity that affected other parts of her head.
Having braces should not be an embarrassment for anyone, actually there are some options that are almost unnoticeable.
It's interesting how people in the UK think that wearing braces is ugly whilst there are some countries where people literally do whatever they can to have braces because they think it looks fashion and give them some status. Having good teeth and looking after them is not a vanity, that's part of having a good health.
Try saving some money, £231 is not an impossible amount. Cut some of your unnecessary expenses (everyone has them) and you'll be able to afford the treatment.
(edited 10 months ago)
Original post by PPK3000
Having braces should not be an embarrassment for anyone, actually there are some options that are almost unnoticeable.
I don't think I qualify for Invisalign, because of the state of my teeth, due to some of my teeth being partially erupted, which I have no idea, how my partial eruption happened, but had my old dentist stabilised my teeth, then referred me to a specialist to get some braces, as a child, then I wouldn't be dealing with this as a child.
My new dentist offers white fillings, but the silver fillings are more cheaper, which is so annoying!!!! If I opt for white fillings instead and I need three of those, it will be £112 x 3 = £336, which is even worse than just three silver fillings and a dental cleaning.
Defo try and find an nhs dentist. I once had 4 fillings over 3 session and only cost 55 quid. For the whole treatment.
Original post by Anonymous
I had pretty bad teeth, since I was a child, because my parents didn't encourage me or my siblings to brush our teeth, they got by unscathed, but I did not.
Today, my dentist told me that I had three cavities, plaque and gum disease. She recommended that I have fillings and a dental cleaning to help "Stabilise my teeth," but I cannot afford all that. The dental clinic that I go to offers private and NHS dental work, but the majority of the dentists in my local area won't allow me to receive NHS dental work because NHS patients for dental work is heavily oversubscribed, so I had to seek private dental care, which is very expensive.
She asked me if I wanted silver or white fillings, but warned me that white fillings were more expensive than silver fillings, so I opted for silver fillings, which is £77 per filling, not only is this price ridiculous, but she said I needed three fillings, which is a grand total of £231. She also said I needed a dental clean as well, which would £59. This treatment altogether would be £290.
I agree with my dentist's prognosis of my teeth and my teeth need this treatment, and I know it is my fault for the state my of my teeth, but I cannot afford it. I would definitely pay for a dental cleaning because I am sure that won't break the bank, so that's what I hope she allows me to do, even if I do need fillings for my teeth, I cannot pay for the fillings right now, so I won't get them, I am looking at this situation money wise.
I have two partially erupted teeth, which absolutely bug the hell out of me, because it is disgusting and very visible, since it is the first thing you see when you see me talk, laugh or smile, I try to avoid doing all these things, because I am so self-conscious and I know other people hate my teeth as well.
I have had partially erupted teeth, since I was 11 years old and my old dentist refused to allow me to have braces at that age because he said "My teeth weren't that bad," he's literally lying, it literally looks I have gaps in my teeth, it looks disgusting, but most importantly, it affects the way I speak and eat and I already have a speech issue!
I used to be entitled to do NHS dental care when I was a child, but old dentist did nothing to help me, he didn't do any dental work, all he ever did was scold me, had he helped me as a child, I probably wouldn't be having all these dental issues, as an adult, it makes me very upset, knowing all of this.
I am 19 years old now and I know for a fact that I can't afford braces right now, but even if I could later on in life, it still would be embarrassing to have braces as an adult and metal braces are already ugly as it is. My teeth looks like teeth that a child would have, I know nobody that has teeth like mine as an adult and it makes me want to go to the dark side... (I can't disclose what I mean)
What should I do about the state of my teeth? I feel like there's nothing much I can do other than accept my awful fate.
Today, my dentist told me that I had three cavities, plaque and gum disease. She recommended that I have fillings and a dental cleaning to help "Stabilise my teeth," but I cannot afford all that. The dental clinic that I go to offers private and NHS dental work, but the majority of the dentists in my local area won't allow me to receive NHS dental work because NHS patients for dental work is heavily oversubscribed, so I had to seek private dental care, which is very expensive.
She asked me if I wanted silver or white fillings, but warned me that white fillings were more expensive than silver fillings, so I opted for silver fillings, which is £77 per filling, not only is this price ridiculous, but she said I needed three fillings, which is a grand total of £231. She also said I needed a dental clean as well, which would £59. This treatment altogether would be £290.
I agree with my dentist's prognosis of my teeth and my teeth need this treatment, and I know it is my fault for the state my of my teeth, but I cannot afford it. I would definitely pay for a dental cleaning because I am sure that won't break the bank, so that's what I hope she allows me to do, even if I do need fillings for my teeth, I cannot pay for the fillings right now, so I won't get them, I am looking at this situation money wise.
I have two partially erupted teeth, which absolutely bug the hell out of me, because it is disgusting and very visible, since it is the first thing you see when you see me talk, laugh or smile, I try to avoid doing all these things, because I am so self-conscious and I know other people hate my teeth as well.
I have had partially erupted teeth, since I was 11 years old and my old dentist refused to allow me to have braces at that age because he said "My teeth weren't that bad," he's literally lying, it literally looks I have gaps in my teeth, it looks disgusting, but most importantly, it affects the way I speak and eat and I already have a speech issue!
I used to be entitled to do NHS dental care when I was a child, but old dentist did nothing to help me, he didn't do any dental work, all he ever did was scold me, had he helped me as a child, I probably wouldn't be having all these dental issues, as an adult, it makes me very upset, knowing all of this.
I am 19 years old now and I know for a fact that I can't afford braces right now, but even if I could later on in life, it still would be embarrassing to have braces as an adult and metal braces are already ugly as it is. My teeth looks like teeth that a child would have, I know nobody that has teeth like mine as an adult and it makes me want to go to the dark side... (I can't disclose what I mean)
What should I do about the state of my teeth? I feel like there's nothing much I can do other than accept my awful fate.
It's not your fault and feeling guilty and insecure about it won't do you any favors. As you said you didn't get proper dental care as a kid, there's nothing you could have done about that, and partially erupted teeth is literally caused by genetics or the morphology of your mouth, that's in no way your fault either. It's understandable to want better teeth but I guarantee you're noticing the problems more than anyone else will.
Have you tried asking your dentist whether they'll do the clean and clean out the cavities in one appointment then do the fillings in another one (claiming to have dentist anxiety or scheduling issues can be a good way of getting this)? If they're willing to do this you can just no-show after the first appointment and fill the cavities yourself with that temporary filling stuff, thereby only paying for the cost of the cleaning. That's definitely not a permanent solution but it will stop the issue getting worse while you save up the money for proper fillings (double check they've properly cleaned out the cavities though, covering an unclean cavity with temporary filling will make the issue MUCH worse).
I'd focus on getting the cavities and gum disease sorted before you even think about braces, leaving crooked teeth a bit longer won't make them worse, leaving cavities will. But when you're ready to, check out one of those telehealth aligner services - I used Smiledirectclub to straighten my very overcrowded teeth and they worked great, the aligners are pretty much invisible and there are no in-person appointments to attend, they also all have payment plans, often in-house ones that don't require a credit score or anything, I paid £50/month over 3 years for mine with no credit checks (I know that's still not affordable to everyone obviously, but it's a lot more affordable than the alternatives!) Idk if plastic aligners would work for partially erupted teeth, although if it's an overcrowding issue they may erupt by themselves once you get some of the pressure from other teeth off them - I can vouch for them working for (at least partially) rotated teeth, they fixed mine.
(edited 10 months ago)
Original post by Guru Jason
Defo try and find an nhs dentist. I once had 4 fillings over 3 session and only cost 55 quid. For the whole treatment.
What kind of fillings did you have? Were they silver or white? I already have bad teeth, especially with my two partially erupted teeth, so to add silver fillings to the equation is even worse. I really have had bad luck, trying to find an NHS dentist, I even tried calling some others, in other areas, but they never answer the phone and if they do the answer the phone, they either say they are not taking on new NHS patients and what not.
Original post by Anonymous
What kind of fillings did you have? Were they silver or white? I already have bad teeth, especially with my two partially erupted teeth, so to add silver fillings to the equation is even worse. I really have had bad luck, trying to find an NHS dentist, I even tried calling some others, in other areas, but they never answer the phone and if they do the answer the phone, they either say they are not taking on new NHS patients and what not.
Neither i think they grey or black and i had like12 of them. I have teeth like a vandalised graveyard.
Original post by Anonymous
I had pretty bad teeth, since I was a child, because my parents didn't encourage me or my siblings to brush our teeth, they got by unscathed, but I did not.
Today, my dentist told me that I had three cavities, plaque and gum disease. She recommended that I have fillings and a dental cleaning to help "Stabilise my teeth," but I cannot afford all that. The dental clinic that I go to offers private and NHS dental work, but the majority of the dentists in my local area won't allow me to receive NHS dental work because NHS patients for dental work is heavily oversubscribed, so I had to seek private dental care, which is very expensive.
She asked me if I wanted silver or white fillings, but warned me that white fillings were more expensive than silver fillings, so I opted for silver fillings, which is £77 per filling, not only is this price ridiculous, but she said I needed three fillings, which is a grand total of £231. She also said I needed a dental clean as well, which would £59. This treatment altogether would be £290.
I agree with my dentist's prognosis of my teeth and my teeth need this treatment, and I know it is my fault for the state my of my teeth, but I cannot afford it. I would definitely pay for a dental cleaning because I am sure that won't break the bank, so that's what I hope she allows me to do, even if I do need fillings for my teeth, I cannot pay for the fillings right now, so I won't get them, I am looking at this situation money wise.
I have two partially erupted teeth, which absolutely bug the hell out of me, because it is disgusting and very visible, since it is the first thing you see when you see me talk, laugh or smile, I try to avoid doing all these things, because I am so self-conscious and I know other people hate my teeth as well.
I have had partially erupted teeth, since I was 11 years old and my old dentist refused to allow me to have braces at that age because he said "My teeth weren't that bad," he's literally lying, it literally looks I have gaps in my teeth, it looks disgusting, but most importantly, it affects the way I speak and eat and I already have a speech issue!
I used to be entitled to do NHS dental care when I was a child, but old dentist did nothing to help me, he didn't do any dental work, all he ever did was scold me, had he helped me as a child, I probably wouldn't be having all these dental issues, as an adult, it makes me very upset, knowing all of this.
I am 19 years old now and I know for a fact that I can't afford braces right now, but even if I could later on in life, it still would be embarrassing to have braces as an adult and metal braces are already ugly as it is. My teeth looks like teeth that a child would have, I know nobody that has teeth like mine as an adult and it makes me want to go to the dark side... (I can't disclose what I mean)
What should I do about the state of my teeth? I feel like there's nothing much I can do other than accept my awful fate.
Today, my dentist told me that I had three cavities, plaque and gum disease. She recommended that I have fillings and a dental cleaning to help "Stabilise my teeth," but I cannot afford all that. The dental clinic that I go to offers private and NHS dental work, but the majority of the dentists in my local area won't allow me to receive NHS dental work because NHS patients for dental work is heavily oversubscribed, so I had to seek private dental care, which is very expensive.
She asked me if I wanted silver or white fillings, but warned me that white fillings were more expensive than silver fillings, so I opted for silver fillings, which is £77 per filling, not only is this price ridiculous, but she said I needed three fillings, which is a grand total of £231. She also said I needed a dental clean as well, which would £59. This treatment altogether would be £290.
I agree with my dentist's prognosis of my teeth and my teeth need this treatment, and I know it is my fault for the state my of my teeth, but I cannot afford it. I would definitely pay for a dental cleaning because I am sure that won't break the bank, so that's what I hope she allows me to do, even if I do need fillings for my teeth, I cannot pay for the fillings right now, so I won't get them, I am looking at this situation money wise.
I have two partially erupted teeth, which absolutely bug the hell out of me, because it is disgusting and very visible, since it is the first thing you see when you see me talk, laugh or smile, I try to avoid doing all these things, because I am so self-conscious and I know other people hate my teeth as well.
I have had partially erupted teeth, since I was 11 years old and my old dentist refused to allow me to have braces at that age because he said "My teeth weren't that bad," he's literally lying, it literally looks I have gaps in my teeth, it looks disgusting, but most importantly, it affects the way I speak and eat and I already have a speech issue!
I used to be entitled to do NHS dental care when I was a child, but old dentist did nothing to help me, he didn't do any dental work, all he ever did was scold me, had he helped me as a child, I probably wouldn't be having all these dental issues, as an adult, it makes me very upset, knowing all of this.
I am 19 years old now and I know for a fact that I can't afford braces right now, but even if I could later on in life, it still would be embarrassing to have braces as an adult and metal braces are already ugly as it is. My teeth looks like teeth that a child would have, I know nobody that has teeth like mine as an adult and it makes me want to go to the dark side... (I can't disclose what I mean)
What should I do about the state of my teeth? I feel like there's nothing much I can do other than accept my awful fate.
This happened to my buddy Joseph. The problems with his teeth were not as severe as yours, but the price to fix them was rather steep!
Original post by JaceW98
It's not your fault and feeling guilty and insecure about it won't do you any favors. As you said you didn't get proper dental care as a kid, there's nothing you could have done about that, and partially erupted teeth is literally caused by genetics or the morphology of your mouth, that's in no way your fault either. It's understandable to want better teeth but I guarantee you're noticing the problems more than anyone else will.
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I am promise you, people do notice my teeth, even if they didn't, I notice my teeth and they are very unattractive. Are you sure my partially erupted teeth are genetic? I have five siblings and they don't have the same issues as me, neither do my parents. I do have a small mouth though, so maybe that caused my partially eruption, but it is so ugly.
Many factors can cause erupted teeth not only genetics. This already happened and the best thing to do is fixing the problem.
I guess you're a student and don't work at all so perhaps it's hard for you to get private dental care. Keep insisting with the NHS, tell them that this is affecting your mental health and self-esteem.
Not sure how's your relationship with your parents and siblings but they also might be able to help you in sorting this problem out.
I guess you're a student and don't work at all so perhaps it's hard for you to get private dental care. Keep insisting with the NHS, tell them that this is affecting your mental health and self-esteem.
Not sure how's your relationship with your parents and siblings but they also might be able to help you in sorting this problem out.
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