Hi I have major problems with my teeth & I think I need major work done to them. I can't just afford a few hundred pound just like that any advice? I am not registered with any dentist & I am in pain every day with my teeth!! Its my own fault for reasons I won't go into but I need some advice please help!!
Thanks
2006-08-30 02:55:58 · 11 answers · asked by richardwales79 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Go to a dental college or work out a payment plan with a dentist. Don't ignore your teeth. The pain will only get worse and you could get a major infection.
2006-08-30 02:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A twenty seven year old bridge has been a good one, but it may have seen its better days. Porcelain chipping off is a common problem, it happens even with the newer bridges. It leaves only two choices, repair or replace. The above responder is correct in the fact that a filling can be placed on this chipped porcelain area, although it will not “completely” hide the black marking of the underlying metal of the bridge that is showing through, nor will this bridge ever be as aesthetically pleasing as it once was but it will offer some coverage so it won't be as noticeable. This is a good option to “repair rather than a replace” though. I would also be hesitant to remove the bridge, if the teeth and bridge are sound and this chipped area isn’t going to present any problem, other than its appearance. The rough porcelain can be easily smoothed giving the patient time to consider their options or do nothing at all to the bridge. Some dentist would prefer to remove the bridge and re-make it; just to be sure the teeth under the bridge are sound, since we can’t see them through the metal of the bridge with an x ray. I can't think of any repair or dental work for that matter, that would cost 2 cents, don't even consider repairing the bridge to be "insane or crazy." Some of the "best dental work" to be found, is the "oldest" work seen today. Helen DDS has given the most appropriate answer to your question. So the options of “repair or replace” are up to the patient, if the bridge is sound. The appearance vs. the cost of replacement is usually the deciding factor for most patients. Additional information: Someone advised that the bridge be removed and replace with a removable partial, if finances are an issue. It probably wounldn't be practical to do that, the abutment teeth under the bridge in question would "require crowns," which can be expensive along with the added expense of a "removable partial." Depending on the type of partial selected, it may be "nearly as costly" to take that route not to mention "less acceptable" since it is removable. Having the fixed bridge is the closest thing to natural teeth, with the exception of implants.
2016-03-27 01:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have been some good suggestions about checking out local medical and dental schools. I just want to add that you should start getting this taken care of ASAP. Dental issues are the kind of thing that, if not addressed quickly, can compound and create or add to other problems. The longer you wait, the more expensive and dangerous it will get. Maybe you shoudl go to a dentist and start addressing one problem at a time. I know it's expensive, but you're not helping yourself any by not doing anything.
2006-08-30 03:04:49 · answer #3 · answered by bizona 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These days, most dentists offer payment plans. You end up paying a lot more than the price of the dentist work, but it is an option.
Also, I think if you find a college that has dental students they might offer better rates to let the students work on you. Of course the risk is that they will really screw up.
2006-08-30 02:58:31 · answer #4 · answered by Biskit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't suffer in pain! Go see a dentist. Possibly you teeth are not as bad as you think, and only one or two are giving you pain. Avoiding the dentist, in the end, usually ends up costing you more. Just check it out and see what he or she says!
2006-08-30 07:08:00 · answer #5 · answered by akice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your nearest dental school. They need patients to treat and they usually do so at a low or no cost. Everything is supervised by licensed dentists, so the quality is decent. You might also try treating the most severe problems first and stage your treatment to fit your budget.
2006-08-30 03:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by getagrip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact one of the local medical schools. They may be interested in helping as long as you know that they might be students learning. Usually they do this for no charge at all.
2006-08-30 02:58:46 · answer #7 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a University dental school & get on their list. Also, if in US, go to the County health Dept. where you live.
2006-08-30 02:58:52 · answer #8 · answered by tvlscat@flash.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job with insurance
2006-08-30 02:58:22 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brush twice daily. get some mpouth wash chew sugar free gum
2006-08-30 02:57:57 · answer #10 · answered by zinc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋