US Dental care is limited to 1000-2000$ / year on insurance plans. This is not enough for most people who neglected their teeth and need 10,000$ of treatment so the only option is to pull my teeth for $200 instead of fixing them.
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I’m in the Uk and I get my dental work free it’s a nice premises too
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There is a severe shortage of dentists in the uk, cos most of them have gone private. Looking up one here, the nearest is 45 miles away.
Im trying to get a dentist for a new set of dentures. But even at NHS rate its £387
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i am covered for a thousand a year under my insurance. i had to have a ton of work done before this it cost my family thousands. a friend of mine said he had 18 cavities done from smoking crack but his father is a surgeon so they paid it. i don’t use sugar anymore in my coffee and try to stay sugar free to some extent.
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Nope it costs me almost 2 grand for dentures.
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Not in Canada. A lot of the people who come here for free health care are surprised to learn that dental is not considered health care here.
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Can you eat m&ms or nuts on dentures?
M and Ms are ok I don’t particularly like nuts.
Thanks. I think I want dentures soon. I can’t take care of my teeth and eating hurts right now.
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Its free in England if you claim benefits although you have to pay to see a dental hygienist.
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My dental insurance is ■■■■■■■■.
I know I need some cavities filled and should get them done before it gets worse.
But that ■■■■ is expensive and the insurance covers like a third of it.
So, I use my sonicare and floss,
Hoping for the best.
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My dental work costs me because I’m not on disability. It’s very expensive. I need to take my teeth more seriously.
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Once they start hurting, the more expensive to fix or only option is to pull out the tooth or live in pain is also a horrible option I did for a long time.
Yes. Popcorn as well. Crunchy things aren’t a huge issue with the exception of things like peanut brittle - just don’t (peanut BRUTAL). It’s stuff like biting into an apple or a cob of corn I can’t do. Or chewing on tough pieces of meat. I can bite into a sandwich or burger without difficulty.
Sticky things like toffee or wine gums are also problematic as your bottom denture will stick to them and lift off your gum.
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I used to love peanut brittle when my teeth were normal. They were responsible for breaking a lot of my fragile teeth.
But now everything I eat is stressful, causing further crumbling. My case manager got me to finally go to the dentist and fix some of this so I can eat with less anxiety.
I want dentures soon.
My dentures gave me my quality of life back. One of the best decisions I have ever made.
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I’m in the US. I have dental insurance through Hubby’s work. I brush and floss my teeth, every night, and I go for cleanings and check-ups every 6 months.
Insurance covers the 2 cleanings / checkups every year. But if anything else is going on with my mouth, it gets expensive. A few years ago, I broke one of my front teeth, from biting my nails. I don’t remember how much it cost to fix it, but it was not cheap.
Not for a second set of dentures it isnt. Its still about 387 claiming income based ESA.
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My quality of life got sucked up because of crooked teeth from birth. Now I have crown for bottom front teeth (4) and hoping to live my life further without any issues. I almost got no hope before.
I spent a lot on teeth treatment all by myself. No one helped me within my family. And moreover it was purposefully damaged when I was child by few people
@Charles_Foster , what state do you live in?