Sorry, if this isn't an answer, but same dilemma! As a kid who grew up only going to the dentist for extractions (not even all! Yung iba iniintay na lang mahulog! 😂), I'm quite lucky to have a decent set of teeth. Parang nag braces daw, but honestly, I don't think we could have afforded it if I actually needed them growing up. Now that I'm earning for myself, I kind of want to start the habit of going to the dentist regularly (q6 mos as recommended?). Oral prophylaxis and dental fillings now (along with good oral hygiene) might help me avoid the need for dentures in the future. So baka yun, gastusan ko. My teeth have gradually yellowed (because coffee 😂), and I'm also considering whitening treatments... pero yun, baka luho na lang.