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DoraMarr Thu 09-Aug-18 09:41:40

Thank you Pamela, you’ve answered a question for me about having implants done in Hungary. A friend had them some years ago and he was pleased with the results and didn’t have any problems, but I would be concerned that there might be a problem, and then you would either have to return to Hungary, or ask your own dentist to refer you to a local implant specialist, so that may, as you say, turn out to be just as expensive.

PamelaJ1 Thu 09-Aug-18 09:33:34

We’ve just had a similar thread on this subject. I started it because I wanted to know if anyone on GN had had any experience of going to Budapest.
I decided in the end to chat to my dentist, he referred me to a local clinic and so far I have had the first consultation, just chat and x-rays. I’m off on the 21st for measuring etc. then I presume I get an appointment for the extraction and fitting the falsies. I’m having 4 £6300. £252/ year if I live to be 90.
I’ll have 4front teeth for Christmas. I’ll be able to use my teeth to eat anything without one breaking or falling out. Can’t wait.
I decided against Budapest because you have to keep going back for check ups to keep the guarantee valid so in the long run I decided it would be just as costly.

seasider Thu 09-Aug-18 09:16:10

I am considering an implant but finding it hard to find a recommended surgery in my area. My dentist does nit do them .

DoraMarr Thu 09-Aug-18 09:06:58

I have the same dilemma. I Damaged my three front teeth in an accident years ago. I have had two caps since then but have been wearing a denture since the last one failed, and have had to have one of the stumps removed, so I’m either going to have to wear a denture for ever or brace myself and have implants. I’ve been told they would cost around £4000. This seems a lot of money, but like you I hate the nightly ritual I’d taking them out. I’m also worried that if ever I were ill and in hospital I might have to do without them, and I couldn’t bear any visitors seeing me without my front teeth!

crystaltipps Thu 09-Aug-18 06:40:43

Yes I’ve had one it took several visits and various procedures, not painful as the anaesthetics are so effective. Only painful bit is paying for it! But I’m definitely pleased I had it done and would do it again if necessary hated having a plate whilst waiting for it.

Jazzy1527 Wed 08-Aug-18 23:23:03

After ten years of having one false tooth on a plate I’m considering having a permanent dental implant done. Ive thought about it for years as I am really fed up removing it every night, remembering to insert it every morning etc.
My dentist tells me its not a painful procedure, but I am really apprehensive! Anyone out there can put my mind at rest?