Just wanted to share

MinniMe_2

Just wanted to share with you guys, as I know you will all be with me.

Just when I thought I was getting back on track today I went to the dentist (after a bit of an accident) and even on the NHS its going to cost me £380 to get my teeth fixed, I'm really down but think I would ffel worse If I didn't get them fixed.

SO looks like I'll be a DFW for a little while longer!!

meyore

I feel for you-I'm too afraid to go to the dentist because it always ends up costing me about £200 and I can't afford it. I can't get an NHS dentist at all.

But if you're in pain or its making you feel bad, you're doing the right thing going!

debbiedebt

Dental charges are a complete scandal but it's important to look after your teeth.

When things like this crop up it's so frustrating isn't it?

Good Luck

ciarasdreams

That is awful news but if you look on the bright side at least it is a one off expense and not a regular one and you will feel so much better once the work is done.

splishsplash

Look on it as an investment in your health and your future... looking after the pearlies is very important. (I've learned, for instance, that eating lemon bonbons while very pregnant is not tooth-friendly practice - cost me a fortune to put right the damage done!)
Dentist.... £380
Confident smile.... Priceless:D

cazziebo

MinniMe wrote: »

Just wanted to share with you guys, as I know you will all be with me.

Just when I thought I was getting back on track today I went to the dentist (after a bit of an accident) and even on the NHS its going to cost me £380 to get my teeth fixed, I'm really down but think I would ffel worse If I didn't get them fixed.

SO looks like I'll be a DFW for a little while longer!!

But what a beautiful smile you'll have when you hit the debt free date!

yep these things just crawl out of the woodwork when you can least afford it. Don't get down, it's a minor setback in the scheme of things. And the other posters are right - it's an expense that is justifiable.

You'll get back on track soon enough!

MinniMe_2

Thank you all so much, you have really cheered me up, came home thinking how can I do this and I knew I needed to come on here and share with you.

THANK YOU ALL!!

DonnaDebtor

I don't know if this will work, but have you tried telling your dentist that you can't afford it and ask to be referred to the hospital.

At my poorest, my dentist quoted £250 for a job, I think I went purple and said something like, "I'll just let it fall out" - before I knew it, he had booked me into the local dental hospital, I had the repair work done, and it didn't cost me a penny.

I was also listening to LBC today and they were talking about dentists, and some people said they had gone to local dental training hospitals and got there teeth done by students. The process took longer, but cut their costs considerably, so maybe another option.

Good Luck

MinniMe_2

Donna - I did ask about the hospital but in our area there is an 18 month waiting list and I just don't think I could cope having to wait that long:(

But I'm so glad you guys are here

robotgirl_2

MinniMe wrote: »

Donna - I did ask about the hospital but in our area there is an 18 month waiting list and I just don't think I could cope having to wait that long:(

But I'm so glad you guys are here

Could you take out a dental insurance plan? A friend said she was paying something like £11 a month, left it 6 months until she was able to claim and then got £100's of pounds worth of treatment for well, £66.

MinniMe_2

Robotgirl - this is a great idea - might be worth looking into and seeing if any of the plans have a clause where i can claim sooner than 6months!

THANK you all