dental surgery??

Question

im very interested in having cosmetic dentistry performed on my teeth as im very paranoid about them i was wondering if anyone has had the surgery done themselves or even considering it.

any stories or advice welcome please.

Answer 1

Implants cost the earth. They are cheaper abroad, but not always if you lose time off work as you have to make several visits. Unless you can afford it, teeth whitening kits are probably a good alternative. Good luck

Answer 2

I have had veneers fitted to my front teeth, which was done for medical reasons. Veneers are a lot like false nails for your teeth and this is one of the commonest forms of dental cosmetic surgery since it covers blemishes and they can be made to reduce gaps between teeth and improve alignment without the need for braces.

To have veneers fitted first the dentist has to file off the original enamel layer from your teeth. What is left is a sort of sanded down version that feels rough on the tongue. The veneers are then simply glued onto the tooth and cured with a UV light. The process is quick and not painful.

So this sounds great right? Nevertheless its not something I would readily recommend. Here are the reasons.

Firstly, veneers are not as strong as your original teeth. This means that things like biting straight into apples becomes a thing of the past (if you want your veneers to last that is!). Secondly, like false nails veneers can and will pop off sometimes (depending on how careful you have been with them. It takes a couple of years for mine to come off usually but I am ultra-careful). When they do come off, if unbroken, they can be glued back on. But the second time is never as secure and it will come off again more and more until you need to get it remade. Thirdly, on the NHS, it costs approx £80 for one replacement veneer so breakages are expensive. You are also left with an uncomfortably rough and sensitive tooth for the days-week it takes for the dental lab to make a custom shaped replacement.

So my advice is this. If you have terrible looking teeth, and you are quite well off, then go for it. If however you are considering dental surgery because you think it might make your teeth a bit nicer but not a lot then I would say save your cash. If your teeth are healthy then take care of them and have chemical whitening or something instead.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

mad you should ask this question, i went for a consultation on monday last week. the place is called The Mall in Manchester. sounds great, dead fancy surgery, but the prices blew me away and made me do anything but smile! they said doing the orthodontic appraoch and getting one of these "clear/invisible" braces, then whitening my teeth after they're straightened (1 -2 years) this they quoted £3,000 - £3,500 or for veneers or ceramic teeth, can be done in a few sessions, they quoted me £5,000 - £6,000. Pretty expensive procedure, but these quotes were based on me probably needing 8 veneers!!

Hope this helps, visit their website for more info, or do a google search on"cosmetic dentistry".

Good luck and keep smiling. :D

I've actually decided to buy a home teeth whitening kit from boots £18-£20, then i'm gonna speak to my local detist about the invisible brace as i know it'll be a damn sight cheaper through them!!

Answer 4

Well I'd hated my teeth for years-am now 23. I refused orthodontic treatment when I was younger due to fear of having teeth removed.
While I was at uni I decided to have them straightened.
I had 4 teeth removed and braces put on in May (not as bad as I thought would be) My teeth are looking loads better-and I'm happier in myself. Yeah it is expensive, but most orthodontists will arrange a payment plan-which is what I'm doing.

Answer 5

If you are looking for porcelain veneers in cosmetic dentistry, then it is no big deal to be paranoid about. If you have been advised jaw (orthognathic) surgery, I am sure your dentist would have discussed all the options, including sedation dentistry. Some post operation pain can be expected just for a few days. Just create your own real story to build confidence level in others.

Answer 6

Depends on what your considering cosmetic. Are you talking about getting implants, venners, luminners, a bridge etc?? Most offices today can actaully show you what your teeth will look like if you were to have your teeth enchanced with cosmetic dentistry, either with pictures, or an actaul impression they took from your existing teeth. Cosmetic dentistry is amazing, I've had it done, as I'm also very priviledged to preform it on others =)
Look into cost, take a look at before and after pictures the denstist has in his/her office, look into the offices referals from previous patients who have had the work your thinking about done.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

I'm sorry but last time I had it done he drilled half of my teeth out with a rusty chisel and assaulted my battery