Ric Flair Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I've had a bad week, a really bad week. I lost a huge amount of money gambling last week and then I slipped over at the weekend and shattered my front tooth, and chipped a couple more. Just been to the dentist and had to have it removed, we're talking £2500 for an implant. Haha brilliant! It got me thinking, how expensive is dental work? Absolutely scandalous that I could be needing to spend £10,000 to have 4 new teeth, or make do with shit teeth for less. Has anyone else had to have an implant done or dentures? I'm trying to weight up my options without looking like Shane McGowan. They've whacked me a temporary dressing/tooth on until Monday, which is absolute agony right now. I'm considering a large hit of remy martin to ease the pain. The NHS don't cover implants unless for exceptional cases and it doesn't look like they'll cover me even though I fell over and smashed it. False teeth aged 30, magic.
jonthefox Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 Absolute shite. I'm constantly in pain and i'm always in the dentist. Gum disease from smoking you see.
Guest MattP Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I've had a bad week, a really bad week. I lost a huge amount of money gambling last week and then I slipped over at the weekend and shattered my front tooth, and chipped a couple more. Just been to the dentist and had to have it removed, we're talking £2500 for an implant. Haha brilliant! It got me thinking, how expensive is dental work? Absolutely scandalous that I could be needing to spend £10,000 to have 4 new teeth, or make do with shit teeth for less. Has anyone else had to have an implant done or dentures? I'm trying to weight up my options without looking like Shane McGowan. They've whacked me a temporary dressing/tooth on until Monday, which is absolute agony right now. I'm considering a large hit of remy martin to ease the pain. The NHS don't cover implants unless for exceptional cases and it doesn't look like they'll cover me even though I fell over and smashed it. False teeth aged 30, magic. I've never had a filling. Had to have two out when I had braces when I was 16 but that's it. How understanding is your employer? If you explain the situation he might be able to dismiss you and then re-employ you a couple of weeks later. You can sign on the dole and immediately get down the dentist, providing you can prove you are receiving JSA you'll get it done for absolutely nothing then as soon as the work has been signed of to be done you can rejoin work.
jonthefox Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I've never had a filling. Had to have two out when I had braces when I was 16 but that's it. How understanding is your employer? If you explain the situation he might be able to dismiss you and then re-employ you a couple of weeks later. You can sign on the dole and immediately get down the dentist, providing you can prove you are receiving JSA you'll get it done for absolutely nothing then as soon as the work has been signed of to be done you can rejoin work. Oh Ken, where art thou.
Guest MattP Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 Oh Ken, where art thou. What’s that you say your payments are late? Not to worry we will send you some forms. Please be patient it may take a few days There is a backlog so expect three weeks delay It is not our concern if your family starve You need to budget better and pay debts to us first,.
Guest kristianity77 Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 Go abroad and get them done. You'll save 60-70% on the prices and you'll get just as good a job done. You can get implants if you shop around in Europe for about £800 a tooth.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I've never had a filling. Had to have two out when I had braces when I was 16 but that's it. How understanding is your employer? If you explain the situation he might be able to dismiss you and then re-employ you a couple of weeks later. You can sign on the dole and immediately get down the dentist, providing you can prove you are receiving JSA you'll get it done for absolutely nothing then as soon as the work has been signed of to be done you can rejoin work. You can't get implants on the NHS.
Alf Bentley Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I remember feeling very down when I lost one of my front teeth at 16 in an accident playing a scrap game of cricket. Have had a plate denture ever since - plastic moulded to fit the roof of your mouth with a tooth attached to fit the gap. Initially had a few problems with it getting loose and nearly flying out during speech, but not a major problem. I take it out at night and have to clean it, but once you get used to it, which happens quickly, it's no problem. Last time I asked my dentist, there were still 3 options: - Plate denture as described above, the cheapest option (just over £100 (?), but free mending when it breaks -fast turnaround) - A denture attached to the teeth on either side ("bridge denture"?), costing a few hundred, I think, but sounded a bad option as it can weaken the teeth on either side, as they have to shave some of the enamel off - a particularly bad idea if you've already damaged them - Implant for £2000-odd (I was quoted a similar price - sod that!) If you're not loaded, I'd at least give the plate denture a try - could always reconsider your options if you couldn't stand it.
Guest MattP Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 You can't get implants on the NHS. You can in your tits.
Guest Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 What’s that you say your payments are late? Not to worry we will send you some forms. Please be patient it may take a few days There is a backlog so expect three weeks delay It is not our concern if your family starve You need to budget better and pay debts to us first,. Matt's going fishing....
jonthefox Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 You can in your tits. Bravo. Should be compulsory at 18.
AKCJ Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24223028 ****. That. He gets booked for it.
Rincewind Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 Oh Ken, where art thou. Teeth are not something I have expertise on. Good suggestion from Mattp though about packing up work having it done for free then starting work again. Give it a go and let us know how you get on.
pSinatra Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I've never had a filling. Had to have two out when I had braces when I was 16 but that's it. How understanding is your employer? If you explain the situation he might be able to dismiss you and then re-employ you a couple of weeks later. You can sign on the dole and immediately get down the dentist, providing you can prove you are receiving JSA you'll get it done for absolutely nothing then as soon as the work has been signed of to be done you can rejoin work. I'm not 100% about this, but I don't think you can do this? Ken? A friend who was signing on a year or so ago - he couldn't get his teeth sorted. When he lost his job, I said the same to him.....that he might as well get his teeth, eyes, etc sorted for free as he was on JSA. Because he had worked for 20+ years he said he was on 'Contribution Based' JSA - that he has paid into the system & his JSA was based on the contributions he had made. After signing on for 6 months, he would move onto 'Income Based' JSA. Because he had no income, he would get JSA based on this fact. He would then be entitled to free dental & eye care. In other words. If he had never worked a day in his life - he would get his teeth done for free from the start. Because he had worked all his life - he would have to pay for his teeth. Or wait for 6 months, move onto Income Based JSA & get them done. Mental. I am surprised that any dental work required on your main front teeth isn't available on the NHS. Is the implant the only option? If there is a cheaper alternative, maybe that is available on the NHS? Tits, noses, & moles can be sorted on the NHS as they are seen as causing the owner distress & having an impact on the person's mental well-being. I don't see how missing front teeth can be seen as any different? I used to go out with a dentist, about 5 or 6 years ago. She told me I had lovely teeth. I think she was the last dentist to actually have a look at my teeth. She used to do NHS & private, but what she did say - that NHS dental care was quickly becoming a thing of the past.
Guest MattP Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 A friend who was signing on a year or so ago - he couldn't get his teeth sorted. When he lost his job, I said the same to him.....that he might as well get his teeth, eyes, etc sorted for free as he was on JSA. Because he had worked for 20+ years he said he was on 'Contribution Based' JSA - that he has paid into the system & his JSA was based on the contributions he had made. After signing on for 6 months, he would move onto 'Income Based' JSA. Because he had no income, he would get JSA based on this fact. He would then be entitled to free dental & eye care. What a fcuked up system.
DennisNedry Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I'm fairly sure being on JSA only gives you an allowance to free checkups and low cost treatment like fillings.
whoareyaaa Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 Both of my front 2 teeth had been chipped pretty badly in a fight and I had to get two false ones put in they are permanently fixed in and it cost me around £500 not sure what type it is but they have never came out as they are glued in or something along those lines and I never have any problems eating. I don't know where this £2500 is coming from although I am with a NHS Dentist I think.
adam1 Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I don't go to the dentist for four or five years. Stroll in and they ask I tell them. They say ok. They have a look. They say "well surprisingly since you haven't been for a check up in quite a while, your teeth are in very good condition." I only brush my teeth once a day.
Fox92 Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I've had a bit of trouble with my teeth, especially in my younger years. When I was younger, I had an accident which knocked my front four teeth out... I also had another operation about ten years ago; had stitches in for a long while. And also had one removed at the dentist. I've really changed my lifestyle since then though. Don't eat as much sweets as what I used to, and don't drink fizzy drinks apart from at the weekend. I do look after them better now.
separator Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 Remember a thing on the BBC about dental holidays, Hungary seemed to be the place to go. Just did a quick google and found this.... http://www.smilesavershungary.co.uk/ cheap dental work and a holiday.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I wonder how many Hungarians are moaning about us going over there and using their cheap health services?
Guest MattP Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I wonder how many Hungarians are moaning about us going over there and using their cheap health services? None I'd imagine considering people are paying for it.
Mike Oxlong Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I used to go out with a dentist, about 5 or 6 years ago. She told me I had lovely teeth. I think she was the last dentist to actually have a look at my teeth. She used to do NHS & private, but what she did say - that NHS dental care was quickly becoming a thing of the past. I hope you gave her a good filling.
HEGGSY Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 Less said about mine the better . Not to do with me not looking after them. Just ridiculous accidents. Namely one at the Bolton 3-2 home game last season
Rincewind Posted 24 September 2013 Posted 24 September 2013 I've decided that agreeing with Mattp is the best policy to retain my sanity.
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