Do you happen to know if dental students (or NHS) require anyone to practice fitting a full top jawbone of implants? I was a Police officer who lost most of my top jawbone teeth trying to break up a large fight (resulting from an assault) when a group turned on my colleague and me. I was fitted with a bridge, as I was unable to cope with a plate (I could not stop gagging, was unable to speak properly, and lost a serious amount of weight during that time). Many years later, I broke my back (representing my country in the high jump) and required to lay flat for over ten years (obviously in that time unable to have dental treatment).
Nowadays, I am at least on crutches (having had a spinal stimulator fitted, albeit a faulty one)but my back used to ‘go’ quite frequently and having fallen quite a few times my bridge got broken, not to mention all the cuts and bruises. I am utterly terrified of having a full denture and simply cannot afford to have any dental treatment (probably other than a plate) as I am on disability allowance; therefore, I have been attempting ‘home’ dentistry. One of the teeth that held one side of the bridge, I drilled into and fitted with a post (part of a metal coat hanger) whilst the other tooth I super glued but unfortunately I am required to redo them maybe once/twice a week. I know this is not good, not to mention the fumes when I have to use the glue (I can feel it filling my lungs).
All I want is to be able to eat reasonably and have a nice smile again. I am just so paranoid of people looking at my teeth I do not leave the house at all in case I have to speak or feel the need to smile (serious self-esteem issues).
Do you happen to know of anyone who would/could help me in any way?
I would be eternally grateful!
Best regards,
Posts Tagged ‘student’
Do you happen to know if dental students (or NHS) require anyone to practice fitting a full top jawbone of implants?
Monday, March 14th, 2011As I am a 24-year-old student, am I eligible for braces on the NHS?
Friday, March 11th, 2011hello, Im 24 year old and Im a student can i still get braces free on the NHS or any other discounts,
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Can you tell me whether you can pay less than £5000 for two dental implants?
Monday, March 7th, 2011 Hello Doctor
My friend needs dental implants for two broken teeth,he has been quoted £5000 for the two,he doesnt have this huge amount of money is there any help he can get to reduce this to an affordable price,he is 21 and a full time university student.i would appreaciate your reponse.thank you
How much will it cost to study on a short course for dental orthodontics?
Monday, February 21st, 2011Hi dear Dr.Sunita I am female dentist,my nationality is Yemeni from Aden.I would like take short courses in dental orthodontic in English Language with formal certificate.Can you help me if there are short courses in March or April and how much it will be(the money.Thank you to your cooperation.
How can I study ‘lumineers’ in India?
Monday, February 21st, 2011I am interested in studying abut lumineers.I am residing in India.How can I make it possible
How do I shape my studies towards cosmetic dentistry?
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011AFTER DOING BDS HOW CA N I BE ABLE TO SPECIALISE IN COSMETOLOGY
Can you help me find resources for my cosmetic dentistry assignment?
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011I am a 1st dental student at leeds and we have a project named ‘cosmetic dentistry what is it and should it be allowed on the NHS?’ I have looked through my usual resources (i.e. medline) and found very little concerning the ethical problems of cosmetics on the NHS. Would be able to help me? do you have and ideas where i may get some information from?
Can you recommend a cheap orthodontic treatment?
Monday, January 24th, 2011 hi im a student and i have a problem with my teeth, one of my front teeth is forward then the other one. ive had braces but its gone back to its original position. i wanted to know the cheapest way my from tooth can be aligned
thanks
How much does a six-month smile cost?
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011Dear Dr Riten Patel BDS, I am a student. I am very interested in 6 month smile. Could you please tell me the cost for 6 month smile? Thank you very much in advance. Waiting for your kind reply,
Can I have a brace fitted to my two front teeth to bring them forward?
Friday, January 7th, 2011 Hello
My top two front teeth have been gradually moving backwards duing the past ten years. I am now 21 and they have moved about 1mm behind the rest of my front teeth. Although it doesn’t seem alot it ruins my smile, and everytime I run my toungue along the back of my top teeth I can feel them sticking out. I have never had a brace although now I wish I had, they just never really bothered me before.
I am a full time student who has nearly finished my final year at university, I do not have alot of money, could you advise what could be done to bring my teeth forward again?
Thanks for your time.