My teeth are in bad condition, I am considering cosmetic dentistry but don’t know where to start, any advice?

Q.
I am considering cosmetic dental treatment and need to understand precisely what it is I am looking for. My teeth have never been particularly strong despite regular brushing and flossing and I am now almost in despair. I have 1 crown that had just snapped, one back tooth that needs to be removed, a further root canal that has yet to be crowned and a number of large fillings that I am certain will not last too much longer. I really want to know if implants are the way forward or what else I can do to salvage my remaining teeth!!! Dare I say I have a mortal fear of the dentist and almost feel embarassed to visit given my current situation, please help!!!!
A.
It is always best to save your existing teeth if at all possible as these could be regarded as natural implants. With problems as you have described the first part of formulating a treatment plan bespoke for you is to decide which teeth are not savable. Once this has been decided the options for filling in these spaces – dentures/ bridges/ implants – will be discussed. If you are terrified of dentistry we are able to provide you with intravenous sedation that makes the whole process comfortable and far easier for you to cope with
Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

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