Hi i am a type 1 diabetic with severe dental issues i am in agony i cant eat and constant abscess’s are really being a problem this is leading me too have constant hypos , i cant get an nhs dentist and i cant afford too pay private , im getting very ill , iv tried too pull my teeth out myself but cant bare the pain . Can anyone suggest anything or anyone i can turn too please .
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I'm so sorry. I wish I had some help for u.
Im ringing nhs diabetes team tomorrow morning hopefully they can
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Pliers, abscesses and agonising pain: Britainâs dental crisis â as seen from A&E
With ‘dental deserts’ all over the UK, hundreds of thousands of people now flock to hospitals or GPs each year for treatment. And the problem is only getting worse
www.theguardian.com
Really depressing article above but a lot of people do go to a&e. Not sure whether they will help you but maybe as a last resort?
It really angers me that governments with supposed universal health systems don't cater for people's most basic dental needs.
I hope your diabetes team can make some suggestions. Good luck.
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I don’t know if any info here would help you. Looks like 111 is your first port of call:
www.nhs.uk
How can I access an NHS dentist in an emergency or out of hours?
If you have a regular NHS dentist and need urgent or out-of-hours treatment, contact your dentist for advice. If you do not have a regular NHS dentist, contact NHS 111.
www.nhs.uk
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In the past I’ve called the number above that @Rachox has directed you to once for toothache from a broken filling and once for an abscess on my gum and you do get treatment to solve the problem, it’s not free but charged at NHS prices unless you are on certain benefits
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There should be an emergency dentist available in your area. If it comes to it, then go to A&E. If you do have an abscess, at best you will need antibiotics.
I have been having similar dental problems as well. It is advisable to make sure you work hard to get your HBA1c level near your recommended target. Yesterday I was given antibiotics this is the second time in a space of 6 months. I have been to see the hygienist and had a deep clean in December 2023. Use inter dental brushes to help with plaque especially on a night time before brushing your teeth. Avoid excessive brushing too. Also using periogard or corsodyl tooth paste and mouth wash does help with gum conditions. Hope this helps. But I would advise to speak to your dentist who knows your condition.
