4 in 1 dental implants

One might as well spend the money on implants, even in older age. Otherwise the money goes on inheritance tax. So enjoy it while you can.

BlueBelle

I totally agree with CrazyH of course age is relevant NotSpaghetti if you’re lucky enough to have a spare £20.000 lying around and in your later years of life you might only get a £1000 worth of chewing out of them and then you burn or bury that 20 grand what a waste
I could never justify that sort of money (at my age) on teeth when there is an alternative for biting /chewing I still have my own teeth they re not brilliant but ….

Certainly no problem of money in this country if pensioners can spend £20,000 on new teeth I live in a different world to sone of you
…and still there are plenty of threads on here winging about paying the TV license and water rates going up🤣

Yes, same here! My teeth are awful - various gaps etc - but even if I had that kind of money, there's absolutely no way I could justify spending it on myself like that. I'll just carry on the way I am.

If so many of you think like crazyH that it's worth it in your 50s / maybe 60s how do you measure "worth"?

I have a good bite but very weak teeth through inherited thin enamel. I have done everything to protect my teeth since a child (and thank goodness they are still ok) but I still have had numerous tepairs.
I could never afford to spend £26,000 on a life limiting (but not life threatening) procedure - however I totally support those who can.

Now so many people are living into their 90s and even 100s surely it's a good idea to have a comfortable and trouble free mouth!
...and if you have the money readily to hand why not use it - even if you are dead soon after.

You could extend this to regular haircuts, hip operations, or all manner of things that aren't challenged.
"Don't buy a decent supportive sofa - you may die soon".

I do find it strange that you can have a heart, kidney and now, possibly womb transplant free under the NHS but only very basic tooth care is free and then only then on a means-tested basis.

I had 4 implants about 12years ago, I’m not sure what 4 in 1 implants are. Mine cost £6000 altogether. Took quite a few months to complete. The bone has to be strong enough to support the teeth.
My temporary plastic ones went a bit discoloured after I took my morning turmeric! But the real ones are fine.
My husband had 3 a couple of years ago and they were about £7000.
Shop around, there are many more dentists offering this treatment now. We went locally to a dentist that was recommended.
I’ve hated my front teeth since I had a sporting accident and the crowns were always falling off. Usually just before a holiday or wedding.
Worth every penny in my opinion. We both think we’ve had our monies worth. There are photos of me smiling now.

I am interested in a breakdown of the high costs of implants. It seems that any dental work involves a very high price to be paid. I went for my 6 monthly check up. Was in the chair for a few minutes while she called out her investigation of the teeth I have left and hadn’t changed from 6 months before. 5 mins top whack. £49. Dh had a bill for an extraction and I think an X-ray of around 240. Considering that the care of teeth is linked to general health it all sounds quite mad. As for implants I have known three people who have had paid thousands to have them and thousands to remove them due to pain of some sort.

Why shouldn't we spend money on ourselves if we have it? My children are well set up, we have done our best for them. I couldn't bear false teeth and oral health is known to be so important nowadays. I do think people should value themselves more, it's sad to see when they don't.

£240 and not 240 X-rays.

Lovetopaint037

I am interested in a breakdown of the high costs of implants. It seems that any dental work involves a very high price to be paid. I went for my 6 monthly check up. Was in the chair for a few minutes while she called out her investigation of the teeth I have left and hadn’t changed from 6 months before. 5 mins top whack. £49. Dh had a bill for an extraction and I think an X-ray of around 240. Considering that the care of teeth is linked to general health it all sounds quite mad. As for implants I have known three people who have had paid thousands to have them and thousands to remove them due to pain of some sort.

I couldn't agree more. Your dental health affects both physical and mental health and can, on occasions, ultimately put up the cost to the NHS. Is it some perverse British way of thinking we shouldn't look as good as we can, do you think?

Isn`t this why many saved up? Not everyone spent their savings on cruises and expensive clothes. Many looked ahead to actually being old on a fixed income, they were wise. Some had two jobs and lived frugally in order to have some savings put by

If you can afford implants then get them. I had one last year. It was worth every penny. I needed the full works, the bone cell grafting etc and the surgeon is actually a surgeon specialising in implants. I did not relish the operation nor the process and personally would only have an implant if this is the only way to avoid false teeth and plastic in my mouth

PoliticsNerd

I do find it strange that you can have a heart, kidney and now, possibly womb transplant free under the NHS but only very basic tooth care is free and then only then on a means-tested basis.

I suppose the thing with implants is that you don’t actually need to have them, you can have a bridge or dentures instead, which are much cheaper and less time consuming for a dentist to provide. They are the gold star service, which the NHS only provides for essential health issues.

Everybody should be able to access a dentist for NHS care, and care costs for NHS treatment should continue to be capped, but except in unusual circumstances, I can’t see implants ever being provided under the NHS.

I agree with karmalady that people make choices about what they want to spend their money on, and implants are a choice that people shouldn’t be criticised for making.

If you can afford it don’t hesitate. I had one several years ago it and I’m sorry I didn’t push the boat out and have another o the other side. However at the price of a small secondhand car couldn’t justify it ( I as wrong).
I may live to be 100 and to be able to bite, chew and smile is pretty important to me.

Casdon

PoliticsNerd

I do find it strange that you can have a heart, kidney and now, possibly womb transplant free under the NHS but only very basic tooth care is free and then only then on a means-tested basis.

I suppose the thing with implants is that you don’t actually need to have them, you can have a bridge or dentures instead, which are much cheaper and less time consuming for a dentist to provide. They are the gold star service, which the NHS only provides for essential health issues.

Everybody should be able to access a dentist for NHS care, and care costs for NHS treatment should continue to be capped, but except in unusual circumstances, I can’t see implants ever being provided under the NHS.

I agree with karmalady that people make choices about what they want to spend their money on, and implants are a choice that people shouldn’t be criticised for making.

I wasn't really aiming at implants Casdon. If all dental work was available under the NHS then I guess implants would be seen as "cosmetic" unless and until they were shown to improve general health.

I'm certainly not criticising those who can afford it and feel they want and can justify it to themselves - good on you, go for it. I have terrible teeth - largely due to an incompetent school dentist - and I'd love to have perfect teeth, but I can't afford it and honestly couldn't bring myself to spend that amount of money on myself.

I agree, if it was any other essential body part it would eventually be operated on under NHS.
But alas teeth and feet are deemed unimportant.

Also scientists have yet to discover how to regrow gums and bone.
If I had that money I would say “stuff the car” ! 😀

Granmarderby10

I agree, if it was any other essential body part it would eventually be operated on under NHS.
But alas teeth and feet are deemed unimportant.

Also scientists have yet to discover how to regrow gums and bone.
If I had that money I would say “stuff the car” ! 😀

In fact, just yesterday I read this
www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9ejj3jzrwo&sa=U&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwi98vLpqNeMAxUHTUEAHc-eLoUQ0PADKAB6BAgSEAE&usg=AOvVaw29J1k2499aGzWfi7-REWP5

Teeth grown in a lab, BBC news

Our bodies do regrow bone. Albeit slower as we age.

There are also gum procedures these days for those with gum recession.

Don't know if they are suitable for everyone - probably not.

Implants shouldn't be uncomfortable. I don't know anyone who has had problems once fitted. It's an engineering job really...

Very interesting Jaxjacky
Thanks for sharing.

Hang on in there
Scientists have managed to grow human teeth in the laboratory.
That will replace implants. Eventually.

I think you're all very lucky. Can you imagine having all your teeth taken out aged 11 like me? I am 75 and have never smiled properly. Then to lose my hair was cruel. Nobody's fault of course, except maybe my mother's letting that dentist do it. It's been horrible.

I had an implant about 20 years ago that went wrong. I had an infection under it. I then paid for an operation in an attempt to deal with that, although the surgeon explained that it may not be successful. It wasn't, and then I paid to have it removed, I now have a gap there.

The £27.000 I quoted above was, I suspect, in part the cost of treatment in a such a very smart establishment. State of the art etc. It included 4 implants, bone augmentation in places etc. I had already paid for scans.

I got a second opinion with another dentist, but for far less work than the original. That was for £5,000. Even so, when I read the process and the length of time it would take, I began to doubt my courage for dealing with such a procedure. But I am a notorious wimp. I just am. I chose not to go ahead with that either.

I'd say do all the research and get more than one quote. I do think implants are an excellent solution to keeping a good set of teeth, and also for retaining the shape of your face.

Wouldn’t mind two implants but I could think of spending £5000 on other more important items.
My dentist has given me five appointments for a plate 😩I asked what the five other appointments were for as I have had x-rays & dental moulds taken- well to discuss what you want he said, either implants or bridges 😩 already said I want a plate.

DH smashed all his top teeth last year, tripping over a ball and crashing face down onto concrete. We found out that travel insurance only covered dental pain, private health insurance, despite paying for the dental option, only covered dental cysts and wisdom teeth. His back teeth weren't strong enough to support a bridge and apparently the NHS considers top teeth are purely cosmetic, so only option a 4 in 1 implant. It has been very successful, he can eat and has given him the confidence to smile again, but we are £16,000 the lighter!

Kate don’t necessarily blame your mum my friend who se older than me (88) had all her teeth taken out as a child and her mum was only going by what the dentist advised had to do
I think it was often done to children …why I ve no idea

A friend of mine in her mid sixties is coming towards the end of having implants to replace four teeth. She is not having to pay anything as she was born with a cleft palate. Her teeth have always been poor as a result and she has had lots of repair work over the years. In addition to this, apparently the roots of teeth in people with a cleft palate are shorter than normal, so she has done well to keep most of her teeth, albeit heavily filled. The treatment itself takes a long time and is not for the faint-hearted, but l am very pleased for her. She is delighted.