I avoid being photographed because my wonky smile is making me miserable
DEAR DEIDRE: I BADLY need braces and fillings to fix my wonky teeth and jaw line.
I hate the way I look and it is really starting to affect my confidence.
My jaw keeps moving forward, which can make it hard to eat.
I think I may have what is called a misaligned bite, but I haven’t had it properly investigated.
My teeth are irregular sizes, a couple are missing and spaced out unevenly.
I tend to cover my mouth when I laugh and I never show my teeth when I smile in photographs.
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In fact, I avoid being photographed if I can.
My partner says I look fine the way I am. She is 31. I am a 33-year-old man.
Is there any way I could get the braces and fillings on the NHS?
Going private is not an option. It is so expensive and something I can’t afford.
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DEIDRE SAYS: I sympathise with you, but your teeth will only get worse if nothing is done.
First of all, check if you are entitled to free dental treatments on the NHS ( or ).
If not, you could have work done by dental students under supervision at one of the country’s local dental hospitals.
Treatment might take a bit longer, but the students are monitored by a teacher.
See for more info. Each hospital will have its own rates and booking system.
