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itookthewrongpath

Hi I need help my teeth are badly damaged theough smoking and none brushing have plaque build up pretty bad if I find a dentist what would be the outcome of going to said dentist would they remove them all and give me dentures. I have zero confidence at all thanks

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poppy123456

I’ve had lots of experience with bad gums over the years and I can assure you that a dentist isn’t going to just remove your teeth.

I agree with Charlie that they will do everything they can to save them.

For me I suffered for many years and went through all the deep cleaning procedures and fillings but in the end it really was the last resort. Some of my teeth were removed and I had partial dentures on top on bottom. This was only because there was no other option for me other than to go through more painful deep cleaning. I chose this option because it was better for me.

Albus_Alumni

Hi there @itookthewrongpath and welcome to the community!

I totally understand your worries over going to the dentist, but they'll only remove teeth as a last resort as Poppy and Charlie said. I was terrified of going to the dentists after many years of smoking and neglect, but after two trips to the hygienist for some deep cleaning and a white filling just to be safe, things are looking a lot better.

interestingtree

Charlie1973 said:

Hi, I used to be a dental nurse & receptionist many years ago so I know a little bit about this. Most dentists will try to save as many teeth as possible. The scale and polish will get the majority of stains off unless the dentin (under layer) is exposed - this is very yellow in colour. The next step from using fillings & white fillings is crowns and only as a last resort will a dentist use a denture, even then only a partial denture rather than a full one would be preferable.

Hi Charlie I have had issue and I'm a forgetful person and when it comes to my teeth etc I always forget to brush + I take zopiclone sleeping tablets and they do make me forget etc. I mean iv done this to myself no one else so. Iv been trying to get an nhs dentist for the last 10 years and when I get told one is accepting I rush down straight away and boom no spaces left