I have ugly crooked teeth and need braces in Ireland

Q. I am a 20 year old who needs braces badly. I have severly crooked teeth and not only do they look so ugly they cause me severe tooth aches. It is too expensive for me to get braces in ROI (Republic of Ireland) as I am the youngest of six children and there is no money left in our family. I would like to know what my other options are. My teeth trouble me physically and mentally. I never smile. Please help in anyway you can.

A. Dear C

I am so sorry to hear your distress, it is very difficult to get orthodontic treatment as you older. A lot of private practices offer finance options for example ours does a two year 0 % interest and upto 5 years at low interest. This allows you you to spread the cost of any dentistry you want. As you say you are in pain I question whether orthodontics is the first treatment you should be having it would be important to get a full dental examination first as you may have some tooth decay, this would be needed to remedied before any orthodontics.

I hope this helps you.

Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel
January 4th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Jenny Says :

Hello. when I was younger I was offered braces but I refused to get them. Now I am 20 and I need them even more. I am just wondering about the cost, do you have any idea how much it could cost?approx.
I only need them on my top teeth. It has also caused my jaw to lock, when my mouth opens wide enough it cracks.

March 24th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Carmel Keenan Says :

I have a temporary crown in the front of my mouth. The dentist quoted me 750 euro to put in a permanent crown. That is very expensive. Can you offer me a better rate?

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