My top canine tooth has disintegrated at the gum. It was heavily filled and my dentist had warned me it was on it's last legs'. I've always had rubbish teeth although I take a lot of care with them now, - I didn't as a child and my parents didn't bother as they both had dentures.
Apparently there's not enough viable root left for me to have a post and crown, and the teeth either side are not robust enough to support a bridge, so my only NHS option is to have a plate made with 1 tooth on it. It will cost me in the region of £280 (band 3)
My dentist said she could refer me to a private dentist to get an implant, but this would cost £ thousands.
So I've decided to go for the plate, but will have to wait 3 months for my first appointment and it will take up to 6 months before the denture is finished. Has anyone any ideas how I can disguise the gap as a temporary measure? You can get some kits off Amazon and make your own - has anyone tried these? What did you think of them?
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