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.

[LittleSweet]

That's good news.

[Timeforchange0]

I will do :)

[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.

[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.