I am an ex drug adict can you help me smile ?

Q. Dear Sir i am 24 years of age and have constant problems with my teeth due to beeing an ex addict i have been to a few dentists and none of them helped in any way i have no confidence left and i dont smile at all not even to my husband i cry all the time because of the state of my mouth and just want to find a way to sort this out i have been of drugs for 3 years but the effects are lasting can cosmetic dentistry help me and were would i go to find one and would it be to expensive i am at my wits end and i am constantly miserable and in pain please help Thank you for your time A

Dear Anne

A. At the moment I wish that I possessed the Magic wand that would guarantee to sort out your problems. Self esteem is important, your smile is a way of showing people how you feel. BUT the most beautiful smile I have seen, was when 6 year old lost his first baby front tooth, he was really proud and the smile suited the wearer. I am not suggesting that most people find a missing front tooth attractive on a 24 year old. Context and the smile to suit the person are more important than glow in the dark white exactly even & straight teeth.

I don’t know what the costs would be because it depends on what you have done, Private fillings 60-100 per tooth , Crowns or veneers 300-600 per tooth tooth straightening by orthodontics 2-4000, it can add up to significant sums .

An NHS treatment will not treat you for cosmetic reasons alone but sometimes your need for fillings/veneers / crowns/ dentures will be to solve a functional problem like sorting out your pain but will also end up improving appearance. Some people get NHS treatment free, the max charge is £194

If you do find a dentist and would like help with deciding on the treatment. Feel free contact me again .

Good Luck

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

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