Q.
Dear Dr Riten Patel,
I have the lowest self confidence due to extensive dental work since the age of 8, I am just completing the latest dental health repair, including 2 root fillings, 2 extractions, 1 inlay and 2 small fillings. I now have 3 gaps to the back of my mouth, noticeable white fillings to two front areas and 5/6 amalgum fillings. Most teeth with the exception of the bottom 6 and to 4 have been repaired in some way. My father’s dental health awareness was very poor, he had dentures by the age of 28. Is there a loan or easy payment plan I could take with a trusted cosmetic dentist to help restore self confidence and rebuild a nice smile as I have only just gained the confidence to attend the dentist regularly. I totally realise the state of my teeth could have been avoided. Each day I think of my work, my family and my teeth (not always in that order !) , I feel so sad and very very scared much of the time that I wont be able to afford to take care of myself as the local dentists do not offer payment plans. Your help, if you can offer any, will be very much appreciated.
Kind regards
T.S

Q.
Dear Dr Riten Patel,

Thank you very much for the information, it is very helpful. In reference to ‘internal tooth whitening process’ where whitening gel could be placed inside the teeth, is this procedure much more expensive than the normal tooth whitening? And roughly how much should I be expecting to pay for this treatment? I live in Bromley in Kent but with very easy access to London. Is there anywhere you would recommend to undergo this treatment?

Many thanks again

L