I have yellow stained teeth and a lot of decay with silver fillings what would it cost to fix this
Q. I know it is hard to estimate without a consultation, but i just want to get an idea of costs. I have yellow stained teeth, and there seems to be decay between the teeths, on my lower and upper teeth. I have quite alot of silver fillings too, my dental health is poor. I am only 25 and it makes me so unhappy having horrible teeth, I always seem to be the one whos single out of my mates, I cant talk or smile properly because im afraid people will make fun of me, it makes me so unhappy and sometimes i just feel like killing myself. I cant even get a good paid job because i hate people looking at me. so I was just wondering if you could give me a rough price of how much treatement would cost, or at least a price list? I will not be able to afford it im sure, as I am in a poor paid job, and have alot of student debts, so I will properly be unhappy for the rest of my life but if you could give me an idea that would be great.
A. I am very sorry to hear how upset you are about your teeth. Being involved with many patients like yourself , who have poor self-esteem because of their teeth, I can understand how you feel.
It sounds as though most of your teeth in your mouth need some kind of treatment. In the present economic climate it is unlikely that you will find an NHS dentist who is willing to take on such a complicated treatment – the governments pay structure is truly abysmal. This means your probable only option would be with a private dentist. The costs vary dramatically but treatment can sometimes be staged to allow your mouth to be gradually brought into health over a number of years. Costs can vary from £5000 to £80,000 depending on what is done. In my practice I would give you a treatment plan to solve all your problems- I would then see whiter this is what you wanted and try to stage treatment to allow you to achieve at least a healthy mouth within your financial constraints.
Hope this helps and gives you some idea of the way forward.
Kindest regards
Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
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Please can you make me smile again!
I am a 37 year old single mother who is desperate enought to write this begging letter. My teeth are so horrible I can’t even bare to look in the mirror. I am so desperately unhappy and lonely, i have no confidence in myself and find it hard to interatact as I am worried people are looking at my teeth.
I have spoken to my dentist serveral time but because of the nhs restraints I can bearly get an appointment, let alone cosmetic treatment.
My financial status is embarrassing.
I know this is a very well established practice and wondered if you could find it in your hearts to help me smile again free of charge or perhaps I could do some cleaning or chores for you in return. Please please give this some thought before you dismiss my plea.
Yours Hopefully
Maria Bricklebank
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