Have you had your teeth fixed? Experiences etc...

[Time4Change0]

I have wonky teeth. A big overbite. It’s shit.

I try to hide them at all times, I never smile with my mouth open.
I’m sure people must talk about them or wonder why I don’t smile.

Anyway, I’ve always avoided the dentist as I am ashamed of them.

I’m late 30s and it’s time to stop being a wimp and do something about it.

Can anyone who has maybe been in a similar position to me who got them fixed give me advice/ experiences etc?

Thank you in advance. This is my first step.

[earsup]

Go abroad. My doctor friend went to Budapest and had implants veneers and a bridge and was half price to the UK and excellent work. I went to Colombia for my teeth , dentist trained in USA spoke English but I speak Spanish anyway...I had crowns done for £40 , veneers and white fillings etc.. also excellent quality. Even Spain has better work and prices better than here. The UK , even private dentist, is way behind in technology etc than east Europe and s America.

[dontgobaconmyheart]

I would just check with the dental surgery OP - I see a private dentist and a checkup will be a standard dental health check, at mine you pay separately for a 'consultation' for cosmetic dentistry- the dentist will then tell you what can be done and costings before you proceed.

If it has been some time since you have seen a dentist I would imagine you may be in need of fillings, hygienist cleaning (this will be an additional charge). The cost of those privately is fairly high; I think at my clinic a white filling is about £100 per filling, hygienist appt with scale and polish is £60 so I'd keep nagging that NHS dentist if you can to save money for the cosmetic work. Call for cancellations etc.

[Timeforchange0]

I will do :)

[LittleSweet]

That's good news.

[Timeforchange0]

Hi everyone!

An update from me.

So I had called about 15 dentists in my city and none were taking NHS on.
Then I found out there was a central NHS number that tells you where is taking on in your area.
They said there was one place taking on.
I called them and they said they were taking on but the waiting list is 18 months long!!!

Ridiculous and really frustrating when I pay so much NI from my wages each month and it’s rare I use anything NHS related. Sob.

So I decided not to bother. But my mother then suggested my Christmas present be an private dentist appointment HA.

Anyway so that’s what I’m doing. It is £90 for a new patient check up and I have to wait til January.
But my hope is that they say I can be referred to an NHS orthodontist and I will therefore get it done cheaper.
There’s no way I will be able to pay for private braces.

SO WISH ME LUCK!

Hope anyone who was inspired by this post is doing well with their journey and thanks again for the advice

[divorcedtobe]

Absolutely the best thing I ever did.

[Chesntoots]

That's exactly what it has done, I just couldn't think of the right words!

One side was perfect and the other, like yours, went more like a triangle. Really obvious on photos.

A couple of weeks ago I saw someone I hadn't met up with for nearly a year. They said I looked different. I went through all the usual weight loss, hair grown etc until they eventually twigged it was my mouth shape. I think that's what people have noticed more than my actual teeth. Either way I'm chuffed to bits!!

[WoodenHouse]

How are you getting on @Time4Change0??

[Chesntoots]

It's hard to explain, but it has made my tooth imprint more rounded. Previously it wasn't even shaped at all and my jaw looked pinched in on one side. Loads better now!

[septembersunshine]

Just seen your update. Its on your radar now! You will be able to get it done sooner or later!

[septembersunshine]

Op your post has inspired me to get my bottom teeth fixed. Annoyingly I had both sets done when I was youngr and didn't listen to the retainer advice. Bottom teeth are crooked tombstones now. I am 40. I am going to do it!

[Chesntoots]

I'm in my last couple of weeks of invisalign and I'm 46.

It's the best thing I have ever done. I now have more confidence and the shape of my mouth has changed totally.

If you can afford it, go for it!

[threesecrets]

Is it hard to eat with braces? I sing in a band... has it affected anyone's ability to sing?

[Fuckenstein]

I agree with trying further afield. It will change your life.

[magicmallow]

my train track braces only took a year to sort out a major gap in my front teeth and other wonky teeth. So glad I had it done!

[threesecrets]

Can anyone recommend a good at home whitening kit? Is it best to buy from amazon.com?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21 instead of UK?

[blahblahblahblahhh]

I'm just about to start mine I'm 31

[Cardy24]

You can use an NHS dentist in another area if there are any towns nearby that you could get to.
All my local dentists were full, I tried for ages. When I phoned the national helpline they just said they couldn't do anything but that if I was prepared to travel then to try dentists further afield.
My in-laws live a couple of hours away so I phoned dentists near them, found an NHS one that was taking on new patients, so registered there. I just sort my appointments out for when I would be visiting in-laws anyway.

[WoodenHouse]

Invisalign can be a long process. I had lingual braces, have a look on Instagram for suggestions

www.groupon.co.uk/vouchers/manchester/braces