Can i get my teeth treated at a dental teaching hospital?

Q. Hello, Quick question, I lost one front tooth due to domestic violence and other has a hair line fracture and apparently the root did not develop so the only support it has is the gum. I can’t afford to go private so I have no choice but to go to a Dental teaching hospital, the only one I know of is Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital. Are they the only ones in London? And is the risk worth going to a teaching hospital. I’m worried I may come out worse than when I went in.

A. No guarantees can be given in dentistry but you will be treated according to standard protocols. If Guys accept you I would take the opportunity to have treatment

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September 20th, 2014 at 08:47 PM
Annmarie Says :

I had a kick in the face by my horse X who has knocked some of my upper front teeth out . They were lovely before . They were normal veneers but very white , now they are a mess and I can’t afford to have them regain again x

March 29th, 2015 at 08:47 PM
Bryan Johnston Says :

Hi I have let my teeth get really bad.top front two broken and various other.
Can still eat.think it is beginning to affect me.must watch and restrict what I
eat.digestion seams to take longer.work long hours away from home.I don’t have
spare money to go private.would I be considered by the Dental Teaching Hospital.

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