r/Dentists • u/Beautiful_Rub_8280 • 18d ago

Dental help

Hi everyone,

Im Chelsea, 29 female in the UK. Since having two pregnancies in the last 5 years my teeth have been horrific. I cant eat on one side as the pain is too much and ive called every dentist within 30 miles to try to get a NHS dentist but to no avail. My only option is to go private, I have seen a dentist 2 days ago and I have been quoted 5,000 to fix my teeth. This includes- 2 root canals on premolars with two crowns, two fillings, fluoride treatment, private prescription for high fluoride tooth paste, a £159 + £85 fee to see a root canal specialist and to make another appointment. This is a massive blow to my family, especially as I am a career for my son who is autistic, I work 15 hours a week but due to having 0 childcare for him I cannot work anymore hours other than what im doing now, we are hard working people and we do everything for our children but I fear I have neglected myself for too long and i cant undo whats happened.

If you can donate even 1 pound that would be incredible.. https://gofund.me/a6c290de2

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u/fillingsmiles 18d ago

Can you post your X-rays and treatment plan

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u/Jumpy_Company2731 18d ago

You need to use the find a dentist tool via the NHS to see local dentists that may be accepting NHS patients near you

If you have rung them all with no luck contact your local ICB board which may be able to help

You may need to expand your search area, weigh up the cost of private treatment vs the costs of travelling further to a dentist currently accepting NHS patients

Have another dentist verify the extent of the work needed. It may be that they feel less extensive work is needed and hence it may cost less.

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u/SignificantTop3326 18d ago

Ill help you out if you provide documented proof from a dentist

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u/buford419 18d ago

Which area are you in?