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Chrisk from W. Aust
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Date Posted: 05:23:26 08/18/04 Wed
In reply to:
Buck Rogers
's message, "Anyone from UK? Could do with some advice" on 13:38:22 08/11/04 Wed
>This may not be the ideal message board for the
>questions I want answered but it's all I can find and
>I [i]need[/i] some info.
>
>First things first, I have the worst buck teeth you
>could imagine. Seriously, I've looked at some of the
>pics on here and I find it hard to relate to the
>problems some of you have, simply because to me they
>seem so minor. If I had teeth like some of you guys I
>would be a happy man.
>
>At this moment in time, that is the problem; I'm not a
>happy man. It's time to do something about it!
>
>I was wondering if anyone from the UK could give me
>some advice though on treatments available. One quite
>large problem is the fact that I don't work (no
>confidence for that! Seriously, I feel people look
>down on me) and don't have thousands of pounds to
>spend on treatment. Obviously there is the NHS, but I
>know I will have to wait a long time for treatment. I
>know your thinking that isn't a big deal as long as
>the problem gets fixed eventually, but if I'm waiting
>for treatment then I'm going to be thinking of my
>teeth even more than I already do, which inevitably
>leads to a downward spiral of depression! Not good.
>I'm not a depressive person normally, but this is a
>[i]big[/i] strain once I get my mind onto it.
>
>Ok, by now your probably wondering what I want/expect?
>I wish I knew. Which is why I would like some advice.
>Any of you had similar problems/experiences? Or even,
>anybody had surgery to correct there teeth, one
>operation, all done? Is that even possible? Anybody
>had experiences of dental hospitals? I'd really be
>interested in hearing about that.
>
>Another thing, has anyone had experiences with
>depression because of their teeth? If I went to the
>doctors and told them about this, do you think that
>might get any treatment speeded up? I know that sounds
>really quite rude and as if I think I have more right
>to treatment than everybody else but I'm at my wits
>end and can't bare to wait for any long periods of
>time!
>
>Sorry about the long rant, I'm just feeling a bit down
>at the moment.
>
>Any replies will be appreciated though.
>
>Thanks
For a start, try to be positive. There are ways to get around things. I've got a 15 millimetre overbite and have wanted to fix my teeth for at least the last 10 years, but 3 kids and finances got in the way. I'm finally back at work after being a stay at home mum, and we have refinanced our mortgage to help with my teeth - I've had my braces now since June 30 and will be having my surgery next year when my full hospital cover kicks in. All up i'll be in braces for around 18 months or so. Even so, I will be up for about $8000 Aust out of pocket costs. Try not to get depressed about your teeth, try something for your self confidence. (martial arts are good) For me, that led to instructing and eventually a decision to be a school teacher. Now, instead of getting asked Why do your teeth stick out?, I get asked What are those on your teeth? (I teach Kindy to Year 3). You have made the first step, so go ahead and follow through. Don't wait as long as I had to. I remind myself every day that in the long run it will be worth it. It will help me with my periodontal problems, I will have more than 2 teeth that mesh and won't be wearing down my teeth prematurely when my bite is fixed. By the way, I'm 39.
Good Luck
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