Question by jenny flower: Does anyone know roughly how much it is for a gastric band?
also how overweight do you have to be to have it on the N.H.S thanks
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Answer by Vanilla
£100.00 for every inch of ya belly, can you afford it?
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Question by nurburg: Should i have the work done and how much would it cost?
I am 24. I have had 8 fillings in my life, i went to the dentist last week and i need another 7 fillings and i am going to lose one of my front teeth and need root canal on it. The fillings that i did have previous, some are loose and have holes in again. I am in pain all the time and haven’t been able to chew on one side for years. I have very good oral hygene the dentist said but i used to drink alot of fruit juice which im told has contributed to the problem. My teeth have been like this all my life. I also have unusually large nerves in my teeth too which is why they often hurt. They are making me so unhappy. I feel it is useless to try and keep repairing them all the time and it doesn’t help that i have a very big phobia of the dentist.
I am wondering if there is something available which will do the following: I want all my teeth taken out including the nerves in my gums. I want some sort of permanent false teeth put in. a bit like dentures but they are screwed in somehow and never can be removed. I have thought seriously about this. How much would it cost to have this done.? the money is irrelevant really i will pay whatever it takes. is this available?
Thanks
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Answer by kwflamingo
There is nothing like your own teeth. I would have the cavities filled, the root canal done and do whatever you can to maintain your own teeth. You are only 24 and have many years to go if you get dentures now. Dentures are usually done as a last resort. And any good dentist will tell you that.
I also had a severe phobia of the dentist, I hadn’t gone in 20 years! I have found a painless dentist who knows he’s dealing with a coward, and who has a wonderful staff. Now, it’s not my favorite place to be, but I truly don’t mind going any more. After the first heavy duty cleaning – they had to do it in four parts – I now go every 4 months – I don’t wait for the 6 months as recommended. I figure every 4 months, means less cleaning each time I’m in the chair.
Try to find a dentist you’re happy with, there is no reason for you to be in any pain.
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Question by angel: So much pain,dont know what to do ?
Hi,On the 4th September i visited a dentist,i have dentures,but had small amount of pain,she took xray,and could not see anything,then said that could be something and then opened my gum and bregan pulling and tugging,it hurt after awhile and gave me another injection,but continued tugging and pulling,nothing there she said..well since then im in so much pain,also in left side of face,i think there is damage to the sinus in cheek,well went to hospital and had xray,no root there,but was put down for a cd scan,but its not till 22 october and im in so much pain,in the gum area,up side of my face,my cheek feels full and swollen,feels like fluid coming out of it and feels like a tugging,pulling feeling in gum..theres pressure in my cheek and feels like when i rink something it is coming back into my mouth and out the gum..im in so much pain and have to wait for a scan on the 22…I just dont know what to do,i cant sleep eat and cry alot…Please help with any advice…..
i am on antiboactics,which my doctor gave me,and i have pain killers,but it is not helpping my life,im in lots of pain every day and night,but 22th seems ages away and then i have to wait for results and im so afraid at the moment and have started having panic attacks
sorry ct scan,not cd scan
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Answer by you know who
look go to a@e dont leave it you may need antibiotics ..they wont mind dont go back to the dentist
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Question by lil poke: how much is a top temporary denture?
i know that dentures a very expensive an i cant afford them i was set up with a dentist to have my procedure done so i was fitted came back in four days had all of the top pulled they then put in a temporary denture here is where it gets bad i came back in a couple of weeks to have them adjusted when they told me that they gave me the wrong quote and i owed a lot of money an that my new insurance wouldnt cover it so for the past couple of months ive been using the temporary one untill i can save up for my huge bill and afford my real top denture well as luck continues to go my way i fell asleep on the couch earlier an my temporary fell out and guess what my dog ate em oh yeah thats right so now i have no teeth and i only have till tomarrow to replace them omg! what do i do im no where near ready to pay for the real set!!! will some one be able to sell me temporary ones again im 25 yrs old and have to be back at work sat from 6am till ten pm an the same on sunday i have people around me all day i will die if i dont figure somethin out soon what am i going to do!!! i know i should have paid my bill but honestly i thought i had im a full time college student an im seriously broke what am i to do !!!!!!!!
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Answer by Mr Chops
Use the yellow pages and search for the denture makers,,I never use the dentist for dentures,,too expensive,,I use the denture laborotory direct,,saved a fortune
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Question by GIZMO: How much is a good quality……………………?
top denture in the UK
I actually go to a private dentist Johnka
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Answer by Johnka
Depends on the dentist. Would range from £120 to £250. I am assuming a NHS dentist. If you go completely privately it would be much more.
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Question by Mary: How much does a wisdom teeth extraction cost?
I was wondering how much a wisdom teeth extraction would cost if I were to be put under general anaesthetic? And also how much would it cost if I was under local anaesthetic, laughing gas? Thanks! I think my wisdom tooth is coming in because on my left back molar, my gum is swollen but I also have periodontal disease but I got a deep cleaning already so I was wondering what was going on with my gums. If you have any info please leave it in the answer. And does getting your wisdom teeth out hurt?? I’m so scared because I might have to do local. Thanks for the answers!
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Answer by perfectlybaked
I paid out of pocket about 3 years ago for one, and I think (I think) it was around $ 250 (for one wisdom tooth).
I might add that it was pretty non-invasive. It had grown fully like a regular tooth, not underneath one, or to the side, or anything complicated like that.
I’m sure a dental receptionist can give you a ballpark figure.
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Question by Donna R: Is it free for oap’s to get new denture’s or do they have to pay if so how much?
hi my mum is 62 and need’s new denture’s and i was wondering if she would have to pay for them on the NHS or would they be free and if she had to pay how much would it coat
Thank’s for any help you can provide
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Answer by cindz_jess
I’m sure they are not for free, check the info directory and call, they should be able to give you the cost over the phone.
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Question by Hanz-89: Should I be bleeding this much!?
Im 19 I was diagnosed with pcos about 2-3 yeas ago now and have tried all different types of tablets but none of them worked so my gynaecologist has now decided they will only put me on tablets once I want to become pregnant. So over the last few months I have been loads I will bleed for about 2 weeks and then stop for a week or so and then will start bleeding just as much again. I have had a scan on my stomach but the dr has said they cant see anything obvious on the scan. Im just fed up with the bleeding its getting me down and it is worrying me. Any advice will be gratefully appreciated xx
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Answer by Deborah L
If you are not getting any joy with your current GP and Gynaecologist then perhaps go to a different one. You could always call an ambulance on a particularly bad day and be admitted to hospital – they HAVE to do as many tests as possible to find out what the problem is. It could be a thing called endometriosis. Google it to find out more.
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Question by Lizzie: I want my teeth to be healthier, but I’m scared I might have already caused too much damage?
Please don’t mock.
I’m 14, and I have pretty bad teeth.
I’ve never brushed them twice a day for a period longer 5 days, (Although recently, I have changed, as I can’t put up with it anymore)
I go to the doctors every 6months, and always have to have a filling done or something.
My teeth were in such bad shape, I was sent away by the orthodentist, who refused to let me have braces because my teeth were bad.
My teeth are quite yellow, and having blonde hair, wow, that don’t help.
But like I said, I am changing, and i’m starting to get into a routine.
However, I’m scared that maybe the damage has already been done, and I won’t be able to fix the damage I have done.
Although I haven’t been told, I’m pretty sure I have gum disease. :/
Am I right? Is the damage beyond repair?
And is there any way, (Apart from bleaching) to regain the whiteness in my teeth.
Help is appreciated. 
Also, my othodentist said, If I ever did change I weould have to spend about £3000 getting braces.
So will my teeth naturally straighten out? It’s only 4 of my teeth.
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Answer by ~Y~
And there was me thinking my sister was bad at dental hygiene!
I don’t think there is any other way of regaining whiter teeth other than bleaching/laser – but beware these techniques strip a layer of enamel off, making your teeth more sensitive + less strong. Gum disease causes deep holes in your gums under your teeth, which need to be filled, hence ‘fillers’.
I would think that your dentist is refusing to do anything to your teeth, because you have a pretty bad track record. Even cleaning your teeth twice a day from now on won’t help, because all that plaque won’t budge with any toothbrush (unless it had metal bristles). You need it thoroughly cleaned by your dentist – try and persuade them that you’ll change.
Or, you’ll have to prepare for the worse…have no teeth.
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