4 in 1 dental implants

I got this done in 2016. Think it was £14000 then. I’m not rich but it was worth it rather than having to wear a denture. DH got one only to replace a front tooth as his denture was so uncomfortable. For us it was worth it.

I have one implant in the front. Took ages to do as needed a ‘sinus lift’ and powdered pig bone added! I think that’s what they said. Apart from nerve damage causing tingling and numbness in my lips and tongue there have been no problems.
Moved and went to new dentist who said I needed all my top teeth out and implants put in, plus periodontal work and it would cost £20,000. Not happy so went for a second opinion.
Their verdict. Nothing needed doing! Still got my teeth.

I recently visited the Dentist for a check up. Told after an X-ray that two of my back teeth are dead and need extracting. Quoted for two implants at £2,100,I am having a think about it.

My partner had a accident and his tooth became wobbly he saw dentist and had to have the one next to it out also started before Xmas he has a temporary bridge for now and in may he should get his implants 2 with taking out other tooth etc cost £6000

NotSpaghetti

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".

Well said!

karmalady

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

Indeed.

We save excess to have money for extras. Simple.

My daughter had gum disease and spent a fortune on treatment which failed. Eventually she had all her teeth replaced with implants at a cost of £25,000. She's in her early forties so they have a be replaced every so often which is scary considering the cost! In the past, she was always too embarrassed to smile but the treatment has increased her confidence massively.

Bluebelle do stop! We are all in different circumstances and it’s not nice to begrudge people. If people have the money to spend it’s their choice what to spend it on!

I had a full mouth of 5 implants, bridges and crowns. Total cost, just under £10K.

Did loads of research and ended up having the work done in a private clinic in Spain. Consultant who carried out the work trains dentists in the UK, particularly Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Additional costs were 5 days in Spain in Jan fo prep work, 2 weeks in June for remedial work + 1 appointment in UK to have a tooth filed down as it was catching on my tongue. A totally good experience, and all the staff spoke English. It helped that all the staff from the receptionist to the professor were drop dead gorgeous!. absolutely no complaints.
Good luck. Meg.

I have dreadful teeth, as my mother did, I’m too cowardly to have implants and am on blood thinners too, so that doesn’t help.

Just don’t go abroad to get your implants. They may be perfectly ok but if they’re not you will struggle to find anyone in this country to put things right for you and no means of redress.

Great news for your friend Musicgirl

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

Very interesting Jaxjacky
Thanks for sharing.

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...

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

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” ! 😀

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.

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.