{"id":1186,"date":"2025-03-17T09:43:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T10:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/?p=1186"},"modified":"2025-03-18T23:11:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T23:11:57","slug":"man-so-scared-of-the-dentist-his-teeth-have-crumbled-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/17\/man-so-scared-of-the-dentist-his-teeth-have-crumbled-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Man so scared of the dentist his teeth have crumbled away"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lajos Csendes\u2019s teeth have been crumbling away since he was a teenager (Pictures: PA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A man has such a severe phobia of dentists he\u2019s allowed several of his teeth to \u2018crumble away\u2019.<\/p>\n

Lajos Csendes, a Hungarian <\/a>florist who lives in Hackney, London<\/a> has lost all his molars apart from his wisdom teeth, and some of his facial bones have also deteriorated.<\/p>\n

He suffers with weak teeth, which is partly down to genetics, but the issue has been made much worse by failing to visit a dentist regularly.<\/p>\n

His phobia was so bad between the age of 11 and 18, he didn\u2019t see a dentist once during that period.<\/p>\n

Last year, a severe tooth infection entered Lajos\u2019s bloodstream and spread to his heart, causing symptoms that made him think he was having a heart attack.<\/p>\n

The scare prompted the 31-year-old to visit specialist clinic in Hungary that deals specifically with patients with a dental phobia.<\/p>\n

There, he learnt he needs a \u00a320,000 to \u00a325,000 procedure to restore both his teeth and facial bones.<\/p>\n

He hopes the transformation will give him the confidence to smile again and is currently trying to raise the cash to pay for it on GoFundMe.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lajos says he usually hides his teeth when he smiles (Picture: Collect\/PA Real Life)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lajos said dentists, including those working for the NHS, often don\u2019t take his phobia seriously, which makes it harder for him to tackle the issue.<\/p>\n

\u2018I was frustrated with the dentists\u2026,\u2019 he explained. \u2018I\u2019m not the only one who feels this fear about dentists\u2026 they thought I was joking when I said I have this fear.<\/p>\n

\u2018It makes me have nightmares\u2026 I hope people realise it really affects me and is a serious issue.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019ve been ashamed of who I am \u2013 over the years I have stood up to the mirror and tried to learn to smile in a way that you cannot really see my teeth.<\/p>\n

\u2018Finding a good relationship was always a struggle for me\u2026 I know people are judging\u2026 and some are afraid to interact with me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lajos said his fear started as a young child and since the age of 15 his teeth have been decaying and \u2018literally crumbling away\u2019.<\/p>\n

He explained: \u2018So when I was younger, basically I could break down my teeth with my fingers or with my nails, or even if I just had a bite of bread or an apple.<\/p>\n

\u2018Now I have my wisdom teeth in the back, and my front teeth, but basically nothing in between.\u2019<\/p>\n

As well as being too embarrassed to show his teeth when smiling, Lajos also struggles to eat anything \u2018crunchy or chewy\u2019. <\/p>\n

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Lajos has had weak teeth since he was a teenager (Picture: Collect\/PA Real Life)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He said he would make appointments with dentists but when he arrived often couldn\u2019t bring himself to step through the door. <\/p>\n

\u2018I struggle with the smell, the noises, the clean white building,\u2019 he added. .<\/p>\n

\u2018It all just triggers me\u2026 I feel sick, I shake and it\u2019s just so scary for me.\u2019<\/p>\n

He said he looks after his teeth and no one has been able to explain exactly why they are so weak.<\/p>\n

But dentists have told him regular check-ups and treatment could have stopped them from crumbling away altogether. <\/p>\n

Lajos said the specialist clinic in Hungary was much easier to visit as it \u2018didn\u2019t even look like dentist\u2019.<\/p>\n

He added: \u2018The dentist explained everything to me\u2026I felt so relaxed.\u2019<\/p>\n

An X-ray revealed that the bones in his face have also begun to deteriorate, and he was told the process of restoring his teeth and facial structure would take around two-and-a-half years.<\/p>\n

\u2018They plan to take my teeth roots out and then open up the part of my face, above my mouth, and screw in metal bolts into my upper and lower jaw to bring my jaw line forward,\u2019 Lajos explained.<\/p>\n

\u2018They\u2019d then put ceramic teeth in.\u2019<\/p>\n

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One of Lajos\u2019s teeth fell out after eating some food (Picture: Collect\/PA Real Life)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He initially considered undergoing surgery through the NHS but found the idea of visiting a traditional dentist too overwhelming.<\/p>\n

Many people have asked why he isn\u2019t having the work done in Turkey but he insists he is not interested\u2019 in perfect white teeth \u2013 he just wants a \u2018functional mouth\u2019.<\/p>\n

Lajos believes that once the treatment is complete, his life will be \u2018transformed\u2019.<\/p>\n

He said: \u2018I think the procedure will improve my confidence.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019ll be able to feel normal again and not have to worry about my smile.\u2019<\/p>\n

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

For more stories like this, <\/strong>check our news page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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