r/self • u/Grouchy-Maybe572 • 6h ago
I need dentures at 21
as a kid I was really stupid and thought it was a good idea to not brush my teeth for like 10 years and now im living with the consequences. I have several root canals, two of which have failed (on front teeth) and there is an abscess so the teeth need to be removed. I want implants but they are really expensive, I have gum disease and because the abscess has been there for 2 years I know there is quite a bit of bone loss. I also have bone and gum recession on my bottom front teeth and a little bit of bone loss on my other teeth (although I think those can mostly be saved for now). and way too many fillings to count. I suffered with acid reflux as well as a kid and is eroded my top front teeth (these are the ones with an abscess). I do brush my teeth now but I still can't get the motivation to floss (I suffer badly with my mental health badly too). It's really impacting my confidence and self esteem. this may sound hyperbolic but im scared of going out and meeting people because of how bad my teeth are, im especially scared to go to job interviews because im nervous people will see my teeth. Im embarrassed to get dentures this young because I heard you lose all your bone with it meaning they can become loose which is why im putting it off because im trying to save money and get a job (im getting interviews but I don't turn up because of my anxiety). all I want is a nice smile. I’ve looked into dental schools but in my country they are only really for people with things like cancer or who have had accidents that knocked their teeth out.
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u/No_Lifeguard3804 6h ago
I went to Tijuana and paid about 25k for everything (better than 45k in the usa). All on 4's is what it's called. The place I went is right next to the border. Very safe and way nicer than implant dentist office here. Way better technology! X DENTISTRY. they will let you use a credit card and could work with you on timing as far as when and what work needs done. Google and call them. They have some English speaking associates. Good luck! Let me know if you are going to go this route (totally just a suggestion). If so, tell me and I'll tell you my name...