I hope you are well
I have experiencing tooth problems and I have failed to look after my teeth
As I cannot get an appointment with my own Dentist. I went to a very different Dentist who said my teeth are in the advanced stages of gum disease and that I will lose many
I agree my teeth have been neglected but I do not think I would go back to him ever
I tried my existing Dentist but not taking patients in the mean time
He said my teeth are so bad that I need a deep clean costing £800
But I rang my own dental practice who are prepared to charge NHS rates of up to £62
I am quite disappointed as I have neglected my own self care and this is the cost of neglect
Today's walk/jog to the dentist - first set of photos
What a difference a week makes
A Very Pleasant hour, or so, In the Garden.
Very depressed and Covid-19 spreading in my area near Seattle.
Hi Roukaya,
Don't be too disappointed in yourself. Most of us infamously fail to take proper care of our teeth. Have you ever read the very funny Pam Ayres poem "I wish I'd looked after my teeth". I think many people find it funny because we identify with it.
Maybe going back to your own dentist isn't the best move if he has failed to help you with your gum disease, because that's something that doesn't happen overnight. And the second one has come up with a very expensive solution.
But in any case, this is another challenge for you in a situation which you can turn around if you will take control of it with the help of, probably, a good dental hygienist, so just determine to take better care of your teeth in future. 🙏
Very sound advice
Thank you
Hi Roukaya,
Invest in some interdental brushes and brush between your teeth. Also, brush your teeth and gums with salt after you have cleaned them. A water flosser is also useful for flushing around the teeth at gum level, including the backs, bit messy, but there we go.
This is the regime I adopted when I had gum disease while I was waiting for an appointment with the hygienist. When the appointment did come around, my gums had recovered and I just needed a small amount of plaque removing.
Good advice Troilus, salt water is amazing for lots things, it kills infection
Very good advice
Are all of your teeth intact
My front tooth is moving
But I will follow what you have said
Yes, my teeth were ok, but my gums were bleeding and a bit swollen. The gum was a bit loose around a couple of my teeth.
Salt is a very good antiseptic and the water flosser can flush any nasties where the gum has a gap.
It worked well for me and it should help you improve your condition while you wait for an appointment with an nhs dentist. I wouldn’t be paying £800. That is just extortionist.
Corsdyl mouthwash is also very good. ( I think they do a toothpaste as well, but I have never used it.)
Thank you for your advice
I think they because Dental Practices have been closed during Lock Down he is looking for ways to recover his lost profit levels
This is sadly how some people can behave
In my own experience of running a business I have met many to try to exploit or over charge
Even recently , I trusted a retired contractor with renovations for a small flat and I have seen through the last two quotes he has overcharged mr double all because I trust him and also invents work that is not needed so he can make money
I have been way overcharged, total $14,000, when I had a broken bridge, that either they couldn’t or didn’t want to fix. Instead, they sent me to an orthodontist, where they pulled all my uppers, and gave me a plastic false teeth plate, that never has fitted well. For the bottom, they sent me to a specialist, who did 4 root canals, and they fixed up a few fillings. Then, after that, once they got all my money, meanwhile, building a new beautiful office, they did NOT offer any follow-up, checking and cleaning services. As an elderly, senior citizen, with neurodegenerative disease, I truly felt, that I was taken advantage of! My budget has been messed up, for at least 5 years. So, now, I feel traumatized, and don’t feel I can trust going back to a dentist’s office, again!
Good morning
You have reason you feel as do you do
Thank you for your understanding!
£800 😳 that seems a lot Roukaya , I would stick with your normal dentist like I said in your other post but be sure to go for regular checkups, I did the same not looking after my teeth and I paid the price in the end by losing several teeth 👎
Hello
Thank you for reply
I think that the Dentist who I saw today simply wants to make money and catch up what he has lost during Lock Down
I am concerned you lost a few of your teeth
In this case what did you do to replace your teeth?
800 pound does does seem excessive for a deep clean, have you tried ringing around. 😊🌼
Good evening
I hope you are well
I will not ever go back to him
It was a one off because my Dentist is still closed
Trolious has given me some excellent advice and I will shop around
I hope you are well
I am well thank you. Yes that looks like excellent advice Trolious has given you. There are very good products over the counter to help with good dental hygiene and once you have the treatment from a dentist, they can advise you on how to maintain a routine. 🌼😊
Thank you
Life is a continual learning curve
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