A. Hi there, thanks for your enquiry. Firstly, you need to take the step to go for a routine check up. It sounds as though you haven’t been for many years. You need to pluck up the courage to go and get your teeth assessed. Instead of cosmetic dentistry, I would strongly advise that you prioritise the health and function of your smile. As you are a single mum, you can look into getting help towards paying for NHS dental treatment. It is no good suffering……it needs to be sorted straight away. The longer it is left, the worse everything will get. Cosmetic and private dental practices can be costly, so perhaps you should seek NHS treatment. There are always emergency access dental centres. Phone the NHS helpline to find your local one if you are in pain. Alternatively, you can visit the website:  www.nhs.co.uk
Hope this has helped.