Cost of Tooth Veneers

PigSick_2

welshdent wrote: »

What are you hoping to gain re advice? That reads badly but it isnt meant to. I am just trying to establish your goals. We cant really advise on clinical grounds as we can not see you. It isnt uncommon for a practice to stop seeing you if you do not keep up attendance with them. Practices especially those offering NHS care have massive demand and an individual dentist simply can not operate an open door policy as there simply isnt enough hours in the day. I myself strictly control who I see so that I can offer the best care with a reasonable time frame to my regular patients. As a new patient to me it is highly unlikely you would get 7 or 8 veneers from me. I would probably refer you to a specialist if I am honest. Discounting the personal cost I would have to foot if you were to be seen as an NHS patient, I Would not be happy taking on such treatment with a history you indicate. From what I See, your options are a) pay for private veneers either with that practitioner or another or b) see if you can be referred to a restorative dentistry department at a hospital. Veneers do NOT last forever and it is important to realise that they place you in to a high need bracket. Simply not going in for regular visits is not really an option with these things and an acceptance that they will need to be changed within about 10 - 15 years.

I moved out of the area was the first reason from the origional dentist, I moved 6 miles away! Getting registered at a dentist in Wales is almost impossible, especially if you move around a bit like I do. Personally I do think it's an urgent requirement because it seems like my teeth are rotting as we speak I've tried ringing NHS direct when I started to lose them but because they wern't painful they wouldn't let me see anybody, I'm going around in circles.

PigSick_2

welshdent wrote: »

What are you hoping to gain re advice? That reads badly but it isnt meant to. I am just trying to establish your goals. We cant really advise on clinical grounds as we can not see you. It isnt uncommon for a practice to stop seeing you if you do not keep up attendance with them. Practices especially those offering NHS care have massive demand and an individual dentist simply can not operate an open door policy as there simply isnt enough hours in the day. I myself strictly control who I see so that I can offer the best care with a reasonable time frame to my regular patients. As a new patient to me it is highly unlikely you would get 7 or 8 veneers from me. I would probably refer you to a specialist if I am honest. Discounting the personal cost I would have to foot if you were to be seen as an NHS patient, I Would not be happy taking on such treatment with a history you indicate. From what I See, your options are a) pay for private veneers either with that practitioner or another or b) see if you can be referred to a restorative dentistry department at a hospital. Veneers do NOT last forever and it is important to realise that they place you in to a high need bracket. Simply not going in for regular visits is not really an option with these things and an acceptance that they will need to be changed within about 10 - 15 years.

Sorry hadn't finished, what am I hoping to gain? The ability to be able to smile again without looking like the wicked witch of the west, my teeth are awful. I can understand the pressure dentists are under but I really feel let down. I'm not in a financial position to afford to get them done because believe me I would have done it by now so the paying someone private is out of the question. "see if you can be referred to a restorative dentistry department at a hospital." There's no veneers left to "restore" and my teeth are litterally vulerable to decay because I no longer have any dentene. All this is making me so sad, I have no confidence to smile anymore and I'm beginning to wish I'd never had it done in the first place because they were better than they are now. I just feel like I'm being run around in circles. I had my photograph taken recently for an award I won but when I saw it wanted to crawl in a hole and die and that can't be right can it?

brook2jack

You are speaking to the wrong people about this , we can't see you or your teeth and can't do your treatment.

You need to do some thinking and then speak to your dentist.

You need to think how much can you afford to improve the look of the teeth.
Are you willing to change your pattern of attendance and keep regular appointments with someone even if you have to travel to see them.

Are you willing to possibly change your diet and dental care regime.

Are you willing, if necessary, to travel some distance on a regular basis to complete the work.

Then speak to your dentist again about your concerns to improve your appearance. Say you can't afford private charges to replace the veneers , what other options might be possible? It might be possible to refer you to a dental hospital, my guess is they may not accept the referral (most won't for veneers) but if they do you will have to travel regularly and over a very extended period for treatment and you will have to attend a dentist regularly and accept the veneers will need replacing and repair at intervals. You may also have to change your diet and cleaning regime.

Your dentist may be able to suggest compromise treatment , anything from fillings to taking the teeth out and a denture. However bear in mind the NHS in general will not provide cosmetic dental treatment. If there is decay in a tooth and you see a dentist on the nhs they must offer treatment to sort out the decay it just might not be the treatment you would prefer.

From the sound of it NHS direct will not do any good because you need long term treatment, not possible with a "quick fix".

Sophiej

As I said in a previous thread, I had 23 zirconium (all ceramic, high quality) crowns done at Prudent Hungary for £5500. I dont think they do veneers, some dentists dont like them (rightly so) or maybe they just prefer not to, but either way I would highly recommend them. I am very fussy & they did a great job. They do Zoom whitening too. I think veneers break & I think they might make your teeth look fatter (therefore unnatural). I could be wrong of course, but check any dentists other work out & micro manage the whole process. And go whiter than they suggest'

welshdent

why bother having whitening if you are having 23 crowns done??

Sophie just because you percieve something to be "cheaper" doesnt mean it is. For example I am yet to see a situation where I felt 23 crowns of any sort was even remotely justified. So with that in mind I would have saved you a packet before you start

brook2jack

Twenty three teeth crowned when most people only have 28 teeth in their mouth is an awful lot of work and alot of tooth will have been sacrificed to put this amount of crowns on.

I don't know how old you are but presumably the teeth must have been in terrible condition to need this much work. I don't think in over twenty years I have ever placed that many crowns on one person.

Hopefully amongst all that treatment you have made the lifestyle changes and cleaning changes to keep the work in good condition as long as possible, and are starting a savings plan to replace as necessary.

Veneers are excellent in the right place , because correctly done they are alot less destructive than crowns and so less likely to cause nerve death etc. The problem is when veneers are used instead of conservative treatment such as braces to correct wonky teeth because they are seen as a quick fix. Then often excessive amounts of enamel is removed causing long term problems with sensitivity, pulp death and veneers coming off.

The very best and healthiest thing in your mouth is your own teeth. Once they have been drilled be it for veneers or even more so for crowns you have decreased the life span of that tooth. Crowns are never as strong or as long lasting as untouched tooth. There are many ways to improve the looks of a tooth but multiple crowns are not the way to do it healthily.

leebee11_2

Hi,
Can I ask for advice? I hate my teeth. Always have. Had braces, but train tracks only for a few mths, and they twisted straight back after they were removed.
Anyway, I used to drink lots of fizzy drinks, and would subconsciously swish them at the front of my mouth. My front tooth are awful.. Wonky, stained and crappy. One is now crowned, the front one next to it just looks yello and the one on the other side literally looks half rotten.
What would u recommend I do? Im only 24. And def do not have the money for major upkeep. But it really bothers me. I NEVER smile open mouthed. They look disgusting
Thanks for any advice x

Savvy_Sue

leannebarry1 wrote: »

What would u recommend I do?

I am not a dentist, but the first question is, do you see a dentist regularly? If yes, what's their advice? If no, then finding a dentist is your first priority.

Toothsmith

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

I am not a dentist, but the first question is, do you see a dentist regularly? If yes, what's their advice? If no, then finding a dentist is your first priority.

Couldn't have put it better!

Kbrowne_2

Hi,,

I know this may have been covered but just need to ask anyway,,
I had 4 front porcelain veneers fitted back in 2001 and they have been amazing,, this was due to wonky discoloured teeth that even after braces looked no good, these were fitted on the NHS on the dentist recommendation,, I was worried not long ago regarding gum shrinkage and was advised it isn't covered on the NHS however I was then accepted to have the work done by a dental student for free, for some reason the dental student cancelled the appointment and I never heard back,,
Today half of a veneer has broken off (I am devastated) and am unsure where to turn,, due to low income I do still get NHS treatment but is this covered????
Help please,, thanks