Extensive Dental work - Unable to pay.

[Alexanderjk]

Hello

I am James 29 from Nottingham

I moved back to England 5 years ago, after being 9 years in France

My tooth problem started approx 6 years ago, I have recently stop smoking after 10 years

Between the fear of visiting a dentist and maybe embarrassment due to my teeth and financial problems they have slowly gotten worse the last few years

My back wisdom teeth have complety decayed and the 2 teeth on either-side just after have gone as well (as in complety decayed the middle is complety gone and only part of the sides still remain

I recently got a quote done for all the work that needs doing and it amounts to over 1800 pounds... I am the only one to blame for not getting this addressed sooner, but I guess when we grow up we realize only too late what we should have done, I need to get this fixed. I was refused a loan for this amount... my current dentist refuses to treat with nhs help and only whats to do private

I currently also have another loan that I used to help my parents in a tight spot, I would not be able to pay the dentist fee before another 6 months and my teeth will only get worse even a payment plan is un-fisable for a while ( I wouldn't have enough to cover all my monthly expenses and living fees)

Is there any help that exists in the UK to reduce cost or take a loan that I can start paying back towards the end of the year ? or maybe there are dental schools ? Any information would be much appreciated.

 

[biffo1963]

James,

Don't know about a loan, what you need is a dentist who is interested in your health rather than making money ! My teeth were worse than yours, but when I finally made myself do something about them I was able to have all the treatment on the NHS, which meant that multiple extractions, fillings and a set of dentures cost me a grand total of about £180.

If you go to the Dental Services part of the NHS Choices website, that will tell you how to find other NHS dentists in your area - you may also find that your local Primary Care Trust has a dental helpline to assist you in this. You should certainly be able to get all the necessary extractions and fillings done under the NHS, only cosmetic ( i.e. optional ) work is not covered. It sounds like your dentist is choosing not to treat you under the NHS - find someone who will !

John

 

[Karatewoman]

I would be looking for another NHS Dentist. If you go on the NHS web site and put find me a Dentist in my area it gives you a list of Dentist and also tells you if they are talking new patients on.

The top payment on the NHS is £198.00.

Good luck with your search.

 

[snapper]

Definately look for another NHS dentist. The dentist that would not treat you as an NHS patient sounds abit 'dodgy'.

Good luck
Snapper

 

[brit]

Definately look for another NHS dentist. The dentist that would not treat you as an NHS patient sounds abit 'dodgy'.

Good luck
Snapper

Agree . Find a caring NHS dentist who will treat you in accordance with the rules.