Dental care

hilisa

Hi all, basically the story is I'm in need of some cleaning work to be fine on my teeth almost up under the gums as I have a bridge from an accident when I was younger.
Parents paid for this back in the day which was about 5000.
The dentist quoted me around 600 for the clean as it is a two hour job.
I'm on a minimum wage job and can't even make ends meet as it is and I need this done ASAP as I'm having lots of gum problems now because of it and things will get worse if I don't get it sorted.
Have I got any support from welfare or is there anything I can do as there is no way I can afford this.

davo10

hilisa wrote: »

Hi all, basically the story is I'm in need of some cleaning work to be fine on my teeth almost up under the gums as I have a bridge from an accident when I was younger.
Parents paid for this back in the day which was about 5000.
The dentist quoted me around 600 for the clean as it is a two hour job.
I'm on a minimum wage job and can't even make ends meet as it is and I need this done ASAP as I'm having lots of gum problems now because of it and things will get worse if I don't get it sorted.
Have I got any support from welfare or is there anything I can do as there is no way I can afford this.

When you say "some cleaning", is that just to remove routine plaque deposits or are you being treated for advanced periodontal (gum) disease?

hilisa

davo10 wrote: »

When you say "some cleaning", is that just to remove routine plaque deposits or are you being treated for advanced periodontal (gum) disease?

Hi, it's a build up of plaque underneath the gums which has inflamed my gums and constantly causes bleeding at night time. The dentist said I will need a specialist/hygienist to perform the job.

davo10

hilisa wrote: »

Hi, it's a build up of plaque underneath the gums which has inflamed my gums and constantly causes bleeding at night time. The dentist said I will need a specialist/hygienist to perform the job.

The specialist is a periodontist, an expert in gum disease. The €600 may save your €5k bridge, this treatment is not to be confused with the routine cleanings provided by your general dentist/hygienist, it is far more specialised. As far as I am aware, the state does not provide assistance for this treatment.

hilisa

davo10 wrote: »

The specialist is a periodontist, an expert in gum disease. The €600 may save your €5k bridge, this treatment is not to be confused with the routine cleanings provided by your general dentist/hygienist, it is far more specialised. As far as I am aware, the state does not provide assistance for this treatment.

That's what I thought. I just can't see myself saving that soon especially at this time of year. Might try and get a loan of some sort i suppose.

davo10

hilisa wrote: »

That's what I thought. I just can't see myself saving that soon especially at this time of year. Might try and get a loan of some sort i suppose.

Try the credit union, they tend to be very understanding in regard to loans for medical treatments.

hilisa

davo10 wrote: »

Try the credit union, they tend to be very understanding in regard to loans for medical treatments.

Il give them another go . I just got my car loan with them 6 weeks ago so not sure what response il get going back again do soon.

Dianthus

Basic but important things- research periodontal disease. The most important determinant of treatment outcome is in fact you, & your daily routine.
(Obviously you still need to see a periodontist however)
Buy an electric toothbrush, plaque disclosing tablets, OralB Superfloss. Use regular floss&/TePe brushes also.
Quit smoking.
Get checked for diabetes. If you have diabetes, get it under control.
None of this should cost the earth,& when you do see the specialist, they'll be delighted with you for giving them a good foundation to work from (&you'll end up paying them less longterm )