4 in 1 dental implants

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.

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.

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

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?

£240 and not 240 X-rays.

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.

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 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 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.

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".

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.

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.

I couldn't cope with the process, however if you're prepared to and you have the money go for it. How you find a good dentist to carry out the work I don’t know. My teeth and how they look are of prime importance and I am lucky to still have most of mine most unfilled.However I have noticed gum recession and dread losing any as I am getting older. Dread the thought of false teeth and hope I go before my teeth do which might seem drastic to a lot but its how I feel.

BlueBelle, bitter posts from you, not nice.

What is the reason for that price tag? A hip replacement would cost less!

I was quoted £27,000, but that included bone augmentation. When I read what it involved I knew I couldn't cope with that procedure, and neither could my bank account. I had crowns instead.

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🤣

Your money, your choice

Notsphaghetti - for a good bite - yes, but not for cosmetic reasons- well, your ,obey, your choice !

CrazyH I don't understand the relevance of age.

Surely everyone wants to have a good bite. We need to chew at all ages!

I think it’s worth spending money on implants if you are in your 50s, maybe 60s. After that, it’s a total waste - save that money for your family, unless you have a lot of spare cash.
Good luck to those who have …..money, I mean

My niece has them, £25000 just for upper, she is so pleased with them, they look really good, she had a week of discomfort, not even bad enough for painkilllers after the first day.

I have a couple of implants. Front teeth had very aged root canals which just broke off at gum level (the dog head butted me). If I could I would have a full set done. It was quite a lengthy process which required bone grafts but not painful. Mine cost nearly £5000. If I had the money I would have a full set! Best wishes with making your decision.

I’m in the process of having two implants and a bridge which will replace 4 teeth. It’s costing £7,850. About 10 years ago I had a single molar implant that cost almost £2000.

Wow 😲!!! That's a lot of money.
If you can afford it - why not ? Would be way out my budget though ! Good luck.