I am devastated at thought of having a plate with hooks
Q. Good evening Brief history: 26 years ago a dentist advised me I needed to have all but the middle bottom 6 teeth capped (crowns). As result I’ve been left with legacy of problems. Lots root canal treatments, extractions. Now struggling to find NHS dentist and have bridge (upper right) needing removal due to 2 rotten stumps underneath. Bridge upper left reglued 2 mths ago (tiny stumps left). Am only 52 and just lost partner 2 months ago (suicide) and now face having 6 teeth out(upper) leaving 4 capped teeth at front. Am devastated at thought of having a plate with hooks (until top 4 teeth removed in future). Personal confidence absolutely rock-bottom at thought of it all. Not sure if I have any options due to expense of everything. Any advice, prices, options etc very welcome. Money is huge problem but don’t want to feel that no man will want to kiss me again. Am not bad-looking, apparently, and would like to think someone out there might be interested in future but with wonky teeth somehow doubt it. Sorry if this sounds despairing…feel that way. regards
A. Hi
Sorry to hear of your predictament. Unfortunatley it sounds like you may need a partial denture at least in the short term. You may be able to use dental implants in the future, however they can be very costly, depending on the number of teeth missing. As a guide a full upper arch of fixed teeth will cost from £12,000. You could also try a dental teaching hospital as, on rare occasions, you may qualify for implants at a reduced cost.
Sorry to hear of your predictament. Unfortunatley it sounds like you may need a partial denture at least in the short term. You may be able to use dental implants in the future, however they can be very costly, depending on the number of teeth missing. As a guide a full upper arch of fixed teeth will cost from £12,000. You could also try a dental teaching hospital as, on rare occasions, you may qualify for implants at a reduced cost.
Regards Andrew
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