Neglecting dental care.
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Neglecting dental care.
It's been so long since I visited a dentist, I fear I may be experiencing issues and not know it. I have no benefits/money to pay for a visit. 10 years of neglect due to my alcoholism is catching up. When drinking, I am not brushing my teeth as regularly as I should, if at all. Especially at night. I think I have gingivitis due to bleeding gums when I brush now.
Anyone with experince as far as dental problems arising from drinking/neglect?
Anyone with experince as far as dental problems arising from drinking/neglect?
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Yeah my teeth were bad too.
Not sure if this is an option wherever you are, but I got a lot of my work done through a dental school where students get practical experience - qualified dentists look over the work.
Took a few years to get everything done but everything is fine now.
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Not sure if this is an option wherever you are, but I got a lot of my work done through a dental school where students get practical experience - qualified dentists look over the work.
Took a few years to get everything done but everything is fine now.
Other Canadians here at SR may know more
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I had a really painful gum infection when drinking. I think Dee's idea is a good one. I have heard of going to the hospital for getting teeth removed/infections, but not sure if they will help you out. Also some dentists are cheaper than others. I'd think you just need to see a hygienist for a good cleaning at this point.
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Originally Posted by Dee74 
Yeah my teeth were bad too.
Not sure if this is an option wherever you are, but I got a lot of my work done through a dental school where students get practical experience - qualified dentists look over the work.
Took a few years to get everything done but everything is fine now.
Other Canadians here at SR may know more
D
Not sure if this is an option wherever you are, but I got a lot of my work done through a dental school where students get practical experience - qualified dentists look over the work.
Took a few years to get everything done but everything is fine now.
Other Canadians here at SR may know more
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Yeah, I had gum disease and even though I brushed every day I would regulary black out and not do any evening hygiene stuff. Rarely flossed due to how much my gums would bleed. Good news is that after I quit drinking my oral health improved really fast and now I don’t even mind the dentist. 😊
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