Q. Hi there,my front two teeth are crowded and on the right side of my front teeth i have a bridge that was put in 4 years ago to cover my space that was showing, and on the other side which is the left my own teeth next to the front, the teeth is not straight, my gums are black due to smoking because i never had black gums before smoking how can i have them pink again? concerning my teeth i am 24 years old and unemployed, i dont pay for my checkups but my dentist have said it would cost me around £1600 to have a brace, i went to my orthodontists he said they are no severe but i dont like my smile. I dont mind paying that amount if its nothing more but how cn i have treatment done, a private dentist gave me a quote of £3000 in manchester. Please can you help?