Had problems with my upper teeth about 3 years ago. My front teeth had gradually loosened (the root cause - note the pun, was having my face shoved into some climbing bars in the scool playground many years ago) and had got to the stage when they had to come out. Out they came, and I ended up with a partial. This seemed to trigger off the loosening of my other teeth, so they all had to be removed. I am now in the situation that because my gums have shrunk i can't wear a full denture successfully. I have been to the NHS Dental Schools in Edinburgh and Glasgow and also a couple of private dentists for advice. They all say the same - the only satisfactory way forward is with implants. The NHS can't do this, so I will have to pay. The one dentist said the cost isn't too bad - the same as a small car. When asked how much he said approx £16,000.

Some small car.,Well, it it might be a small car on his income. As there is no way I can afford even a fraction of the cost I am left with a denture that is apt to come out, even with a mouthful of adhesive. It is so bad that when I am at home I tend to eat without it. The days of eating food with texture are long past and eating out is a nightmare

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