I just got dental insurance recently however I need 12k in work due to not being able to afford the dentist prior to my insurance coverage. I know its best to keep your teeth, however I have broken teeth, missing teeth.
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Ponyboy and Dr. Sam are right on. Let me tell you a story. I remember doing dentures on a young man (I believe he was 22 or so) and he was in the same situation as you. He had neglected his teeth for a few years and the work he needed was even far less than what yours is. He decided that he was never going to take good care of his teeth, so he elected to have them all removed and dentures placed. We tried to talk him out of it but he would have none of it. So, we did what he asked. Months after it was all said and done and he had healed, I asked him how he was doing. He said he hated not having his real teeth. He had lost probably 20 pounds or more because he couldn't eat and he just wasn't happy. I think of that guy every time I hear someone say that want to get dentures. You don't need to get all $12,000 of work done at once. So, it may take a few years. Your dentist will put out the "big fires" first and then move on to smaller stuff. Have another consultation with him and explain your concerns. See if there is other options for these teeth. Your dentist will work hard to help you save them. I hope this answers your question. Good luck
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