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Originally Posted by Sliver
Kind of want this question buried a bit, but here goes. I know somebody with bad teeth (not in a 'I need orthodontics' way, but in a 'I haven't been to the dentist before' way).
I think the problem could be one (or more) of a few things:
1. Difficult to afford.
2. Probably wasn't taught about oral hygiene.
3. May be anxious about going to the dentist.
I'm concerned the problem is just going to get worse for this person and limit life opportunities. Early 30s now. Is there a way to offer to help them go to, like, sedation dentistry or something without offending/embarrassing this person to the point where the offer is outweighed by the audacity to butt in where I don't belong? And by offer to help, I mean I'd pay for them to get this taken care of.
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My brother was terrified of dentists so never went. As an older adult he’s had all of his teeth extracted and doesn’t need dental work now because his mouth is full of false teeth. It’s sad. I don’t know what to advise except to say it’s important, which you know.