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NHS Worker's 'Perfect Smile' Smashed in Freak Accident
15 Feb
Summary
- NHS worker shattered her front teeth after tripping on steps.
- The accident cost her a tooth and left her needing £8,000 surgery.
- NHS does not fund adult dental work, leaving her to self-fund treatment.
An NHS worker's meticulously crafted smile was tragically shattered after a fall last month. Scarlett Greenwood, 21, tripped on steps, resulting in severe injuries to her two front teeth, a broken nose, and a lost tooth. Doctors managed to reposition her damaged teeth, but they are now reportedly dying due to root severing.
Scarlett had dedicated five years to wearing braces to correct an overbite, only for the accident to undo her hard work. The devastating injuries have significantly impacted her confidence and left her in considerable pain, requiring strong painkillers and a soft diet. The estimated cost for corrective surgery, including a bone graft, is £8,000.
As NHS funding for dental procedures is not available for individuals over 18, Scarlett faces the substantial cost of self-funding her treatment. Her dentist confirmed the nerves in her front teeth have been severed and are infected, necessitating extraction and future implants. She is currently unable to work due to the pain and recovery process.
