What can I do if my teeth are really bad?
One of the main reasons people put off coming to the dentist is because they are embarrassed, or feel ashamed about the state of their teeth. Our Claremont dental team have a no-judgement rule when it comes to the condition of our patients’ teeth, whether they are in good condition, or whether there’s a bit needed to get them healthy again. We believe our role as dentists is to explain options, discuss pros and cons, costs, and support the patient in whichever decision they end up choosing. We are here to guide, not make decisions for the patient.
If you’re scared your teeth are in bad shape, you might be too scared to come to the dentist. The good news is that there are some patients who are pleasantly surprised when they do come for a checkup, as they find that things were not as bad as they thought.
If you’re not so fortunate, and don’t fall into that category, or maybe you unexpectedly are told your teeth aren’t in good shape, what can you do?
We will discuss in this blog post what options are available if you’re in this situation. Of the majority of patients we see at our Claremont dental clinic, most don’t fall in this category, but unfortunately there is a small percentage that do need to make some tricky decisions when it comes to their teeth.
We must emphasise that most dental problems can be fixed, but it is up to the patient to make a decision whether this worthwhile with relation to the cost and time required to do this. For those who make the difficult decision that their teeth are in too severe condition to fix them, and decide to have removal of teeth, these are the available options:
- A denture to replace the missing teeth
- Dental implants to replace missing teeth
- An implant supported denture (also known as All on Four, All on X)
Unfortunately dentistry is not cheap, and these options range in price from $800-$40000. There is a large range, as there are many factors that are of an imdividual nature that can affect the price.
We would recommend to book an appointment for a consultation with a dentist whom you trust. They can discuss your situation in a non-judgemental way, and explain your options, including cost and time frames.
If you have questions about your teeth, or are concerned they are in very bad shape, speak to our Claremont dentists today. You can book an appointment at your convenience using this booking link.
