I am a type 1 diabetic female who grew up very poor, and as a result never saw a dentist until I was 20 years old. During my teen years I did not manage my diabetes as I do now, and as a result (my dentist told me) I have slower healing times, etc and gum issues.

I started my treatment which included, deep cleaning, planing and scaling, 6 fillings, a rootcanal with a crown, and then went on to braces. After the braces I was to return for veneers. Unfortunately, I went through a divorce and could not afford to go back (I had already invested over 13k on my mouth).

So here I am years later. In the past two years I have saved up 10k to go back in for aggressive treatment. (I have periodontitis)..The other day I was flossing and knocked loose a piece of the back of my front tooth, and now I am horrified. I take as good of care as I can, but wuth the gum disease, etc..if feels like I cant stay on top of it despite my efforts!

I am terrified of the dentist, but need to know what I can get for 10k. What can I expect? Can I get veneers? or would the cost be soley on more fillings, root canals, etc?

I am EXTREMELY embarrassed of my mouth, so I need a dentist who is understanding.