I have missing teeth and broken teeth and on a budget Can i get treatment on the NHS ?

Q. Hi my teeth are a disgrace. i had a lot of work done as a child and wasnt happy to go to the dentist im still not.i really want to get my smile back i have recently broke up with my partner of 13 yrs and my confidence is shot.. i have missing teeth broken teeth they are very bad and i am embarresed by them to the point where i dont even smile properly anymore i have tried to get in an nhs dentist and have had no luck..would you be able to suggest anything or anyone that can help…i am on a budget with 3 children but i am willing to cut down on anything to pay for treatment hat i really need thankyou very much. C

A. Dear C,

I am very sorry to hear how unhappy you are with your smile. I completely understand your need to restore your smile for your self-confidence and self-esteem.

A lot depends on how badly damaged your teeth are as to what type of treatment you need. Some of this treatment may be possible within the NHS system but it can be extremely difficult to find a dentist to carry out the necessary treatment due to the government policy at the moment. A possible source of help might be your local health authority and your local MP.

Your treatment could be carried out by a private dentist- aesthetic and health treatments being available. Many private practices have finance available for you to spread the cost over a number of years. Within my practice we find these financial schemes help many of our patient proceed with treatment which otherwise they would not be able to afford.

Hope this helps.

Regards

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February 26th, 2008 at 08:47 PM
hi. Says :

i have a simular problem, but im 18, when i was younger i always ate badly and hardly ever brushed my teeth, now my front teeth are decaying, and rotting quite fast! i feel so depressed and even with a payment scheme for cosmetic dentistry, is it 100% that you will get accepted for this? don’t it depend on how much credit you have already?

November 6th, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Mandeep Says :

I am not really happy I really hate my teeth. I did tell my denist but nothing was done. I needed braces but they said I didnt need them. But I have just turned 22 on Tuesday when I was young I could of had it for 3. I just wish there was something I could do. It will cost me so much money I know aswell now. If there is anything you could do or tell me about someone that could help me. I live near greenwich. Thank you very much.

August 17th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Ak Says :

i have had many teeth removed, had the last two broken ones removed today, 5 in total, i cant smile properly, let alone talk confidently too people, im 27, and really want to sort my smile out. most places i have looked at only do finance for 12 months, at something like 200 a month, i cant afford 200 a month, but if spread over a few years i could afford it. can you help my broken smile????

May 10th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Destiney Says :

is cosmetic dentistry covered by most medical aids?.can u die from cosmetic dentistry procedures? thanks

May 10th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Maegan Says :

Unfortunately, cosmetic dentistry is not covered. No, you cannot die from cosmetic dentistry procedures.

May 24th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Davin Says :

Please could I have some infor re: 0% finance options and criteria. Thanks

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