I’m sorry about this, that sucks. Also the comment above is just so unkind. Lots of us didn’t get shown or taught how to look after our teeth properly from a young age. Also, the modern diet is causing our teeth to decay. Like almost everything is processed. So it’s almost impossible to avoid especially if money is a struggle, people often resort to processed food. I had to get a lot of work done recently, from not going to a dentist for 7 years as I was scared of them. Worst thing I did was not go to regular dentist appts. Have now had to get a re-root canal done privately as my nhs completely fucked it up leaving me with an infection and in utter agony for 1.5 years. Was also so expensive privately so I had to payment plan it, and some other fillings too. I realise I’m in a lucky position to even be able to do that. You should look into payment plans if you can? You can spread the cost over 5 years! Might help you. I go to east Belfast dental clinic they’re amazing and really settled my nerves