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A colleague of mine at work has been told her 4 front teeth on the top of her mouth have little or no root left and that she will be losing them soon. As such they have suggested 4 implants at a cost of £2000 EACH!!!! The dentist is also at a loss as to why the root has gone.
Is this really how much implants cost? She obviously doesn't want dentures but the price of implants just seems extortionate.
Is this really how much implants cost? She obviously doesn't want dentures but the price of implants just seems extortionate.
Having the root die is a worrying underlying issue. I would expect more from the dentist to be honest. Doctors etc
A brace style denture of front teeth won't be so bad. Though again, I would expect the NHS to put a bit more effort into front teeth work on a lady in the peak of life. Seems a bit harsh.
A brace style denture of front teeth won't be so bad. Though again, I would expect the NHS to put a bit more effort into front teeth work on a lady in the peak of life. Seems a bit harsh.
I hear what you're saying. But having front teeth on a fitment isn't so bad. Who will have to know? Only at night and the structure will be hidden by day.
She could go abroad for Dentistry though you start to get into issues on where and their quality of care.
I hear Germany can be to a good standard but at a lesser cost but then you have to consider future maintenance etc.
Tough choice.
Though as I said, having your roots die could be a more serious issue which needs looking into.
She could go abroad for Dentistry though you start to get into issues on where and their quality of care.
I hear Germany can be to a good standard but at a lesser cost but then you have to consider future maintenance etc.
Tough choice.
Though as I said, having your roots die could be a more serious issue which needs looking into.
Roots probably rotten. Implants involve several visits of surgery, titanium materials. So they are expensive but what do you expect with advanced surgery/materials. NHS not in existence to provide this as cheaper alternatives available. I must admit I wouldnt want dentures...so i would save up. Cheaper than a car and will last much longer and be used more often. If you dont value your appearance that much then go cheaper. See cosmetic surgery....breasts/face lifts etc..
sorry being harsh but if you want a Rolls Royce you dont pay for a Skoda.
sorry being harsh but if you want a Rolls Royce you dont pay for a Skoda.
I was just at the dentist the other day as I need to have 2 fillings replaced. £46 for one of them, done on the NHS, £85 for the other done privately. They're both white fillings but because one of them 'could' be done in silver (amalgam ?) the NHS won't cover it.
I may need to have a crown later and the NHS prices will only cover an ugly silver thing too which will leave me looking like Jaws from Moonraker, and it'll still be a £200 bill for me.
Makes you wonder where your taxes go.
I may need to have a crown later and the NHS prices will only cover an ugly silver thing too which will leave me looking like Jaws from Moonraker, and it'll still be a £200 bill for me.
Makes you wonder where your taxes go.
I have recently had an implant fitted and that cost me £2000. I was in the same situation of not wanting dentures after losing a tooth. I was "concerned" at the cost prior to begining to have the work done. However having been through the whole process now I can fully understand why it costs what it does. You are paying for theatre time (twice), the services of the best surgeon you can get, xrays, implant, and of course having the tooth made and fitted. All in all it took 6 months from start to finish and was money well spent IMHO. As the end result of having the implant is exactly like having your original tooth.
GreenDog said:
I was just at the dentist the other day as I need to have 2 fillings replaced. £46 for one of them, done on the NHS, £85 for the other done privately. They're both white fillings but because one of them 'could' be done in silver (amalgam ?) the NHS won't cover it.
I may need to have a crown later and the NHS prices will only cover an ugly silver thing too which will leave me looking like Jaws from Moonraker, and it'll still be a £200 bill for me.
Makes you wonder where your taxes go.
your dentist is misleading you...tooth coloured crowns are available on NHS....just done some this morning. This smells of someone trying to earn money from NHS and private at same time. Ask for written statement claiming that white crowns not available on back teeth thru NHS..then take it to your local PCT...they will be very interested...I may need to have a crown later and the NHS prices will only cover an ugly silver thing too which will leave me looking like Jaws from Moonraker, and it'll still be a £200 bill for me.
Makes you wonder where your taxes go.
£2000 is the going rate for the UK for implants.
As far as the roots of the front teeth go, has she had orthodontic treatment? In some cases the pressure on the roots from the ortho wires can cause resorption of the roots years later. I've just had to extract two teeth from a pretty 20 something unfortunately due to the ortho treatment she had. Not very nice.
As far as the roots of the front teeth go, has she had orthodontic treatment? In some cases the pressure on the roots from the ortho wires can cause resorption of the roots years later. I've just had to extract two teeth from a pretty 20 something unfortunately due to the ortho treatment she had. Not very nice.
Driller said:
£2000 is the going rate for the UK for implants.
As far as the roots of the front teeth go, has she had orthodontic treatment? In some cases the pressure on the roots from the ortho wires can cause resorption of the roots years later. I've just had to extract two teeth from a pretty 20 something unfortunately due to the ortho treatment she had. Not very nice.
Nasty..... that's definitely something the orthos keep quiet about at the time...As far as the roots of the front teeth go, has she had orthodontic treatment? In some cases the pressure on the roots from the ortho wires can cause resorption of the roots years later. I've just had to extract two teeth from a pretty 20 something unfortunately due to the ortho treatment she had. Not very nice.
Driller said:
£2000 is the going rate for the UK for implants.
I would add that that price does not include the cost of the crown (tooth) on top.bonsai said:
Driller said:
As far as the roots of the front teeth go, has she had orthodontic treatment? In some cases the pressure on the roots from the ortho wires can cause resorption of the roots years later. I've just had to extract two teeth from a pretty 20 something unfortunately due to the ortho treatment she had. Not very nice.
Nasty..... that's definitely something the orthos keep quiet about at the time...Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff