Can i find an NHS dentist for acid errosion

Q. Hi. I have a problem with the condition of my teeth and am not sure what type of treatment would be right for me. I have begun to get acid erosion on my teeth and have had to have a filling to fill 2 chips that appeared on my two front teeth. Apparently the erosion is caused by eating too much citrus fruit as i rarely drink sugary drinks etc. My two front teeth appear to be disintegrating and have gone from being lovely and straight to curved and a bit jagged. They also are a bit discoloured. This is really affecting my confidence now and i spend most of my time worrying and thinking about the state of my teeth and how they could end up. i was thinking about veneers but not sure i can afford it or if i want my original teeth to be filed down to toothpicks! I am an NHS patient - will this help with the cost of sorting my teeth out? Thanks for your advice.

A. It does sound as though veneers would be the best option for you but you may find it difficult ot find an NHS dentist who is in the position to carry out this treatment of you.

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

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