Dental Question

[jennyjoan]

Have just found today my treatment for (may have to go down that route of implants)

They are coming to £4,800.

Now I do have the money but it is lot to me so I don't know whether to pay it off and get rid of it or break the payments down in to a payment plan - you know speculate to accumulate.

What would you do. thanks

[MissLead]

That's a lot of "dosh" to fork out whether or not it's a lump sum or spread over time. Is there a NHS alternative?

[Sammy48]

How many implants is that for. My Dentist charges £3,000 for just one.

[jennyjoan]

this for 2 implants with like on a bridge holding another 2 teeth


includes 2 x £130 sedations
x-rays - while work is going temporary denture. last temporary denture cost me £250 only to be thrown out.

The whole treatment is £4,800 - I really can't stand this denture in the front of my mouth - I have it a year now and it just feels like a lump of toffee that I want to get rid of. I am breaking my heart the amount of money cos I don't have loads at all.

[jennyjoan]

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this for 2 implants with like on a bridge holding another 2 teeth - 4 teeth altogether

[Quizproquo]

My Nan had no teeth whatsoever. I'd rather go down that route than fork out 5 grand for 4 teeth. It's daylight robbery

[Mamyalynne]

Jennyjoan if you have decided that's the route you are taking then it depends if there is interest added if you pay by payment plan whether it's worthwhile or just take the hit once.

Are all the rest of your teeth sound or is there a possibility of more work to come?

[Mamyalynne]

My Aunt Maggie could eat anything with no teeth even rock hard Granny Smith apples, she only put her teeth in for Church or photographs.

[jennyjoan]

well at over 60 I do no want to portrayed a gormless,gumless lady - I am bad enough looking

[Cloverjo]

Jennyjoan, if you have the money, I'd pay it off in one go so you don't have to think about it again once it's all done.

Mamya, that sounds quite painful - eating an apple with just gums. My grandparents had their teeth all out at a fairly young age. It seems to have been quite normal in their day.

I don't know how dentists can charge that much for implants and sedation. I'd love to know the average income of dentists.

[jennyjoan]

mamy - I made sure she covered everything every single pick of the work

xrays
2 x£130 sedations
temporary bridges
impressions
and another 4 sessions with her - all for £4,800 4 teeth
(1)implant x2teeth(falsies) then (l implant) hope that makes sense.

[jennyjoan]

cloverjo - i would be fairly broke a bit and that frightenes me

[Mamyalynne]

I can only speak for myself, it would scare me too - a heck of a chunk of money.

Only you can decide if it's worthwhile, I understand your dilemma though.


PS
There was nowt gormless about Aunt Maggie, very successful lady, but I know what you meant.x

[Cloverjo]

Jj, if it will leave you almost broke, perhaps best to go for the instalments.

I don't even like paying £22 for a dentist to poke about a bit for a few seconds for a checkup. They must be raking it in. I left one dentist because she was bragging to her dental nurse, while she was poking about for a few seconds in my mouth, about how much money she made.

[jno]

implants are very tricky, not many dentists do them. It can take months to prepare your jaw, have you asked about the possibilty or are you ready to roll?

It's a reasonable price. They're cheaper abroad but it may involve several visits, so factor in all that travel and it's best done nearer home.

I've had several, and I'd certainly do it if front teeth were involved. (They may be some day). It's not cheap but it's worth it to be able to eat. Good luck.

[-SharonA-]

Wow I didn't know implants cost that much!! I would have to invest in a liquidiser!!! :-0

[jennyjoan]

Yes Jno - they are my 4 front teeth - had they been missing elsewhere I would have left the gaps ie the side etc.

Mamy - I maybe can an get an interest free payment plan. It still frightens me too. And I am worried that even after getting this expensive work done - I (naturally) am going to have trouble with other teeth as I get older. thanks for any replies and also like JennyKenny's earlier post - her very expensive implants fell out in Spain. So what do you do - how do you make your mind up. I have a week or two to make it up.

[jennyjoan]

Jno - whilst we're here - was it painful and long drawn out. Starting from the implants ie "screws" screwed into my gums somehow doesn't auger too well in my mind.

[fraserstuart]

and i thought what i paid excessive only have 8 teeth so when a piece broke off made an app 5 mins and the job was done no injection £78
this is the rub 1 week they e mailed me to remind me, due for a routine inspection, £38, true what they if you fail doctors exams try for a dentists qualification, yet to see a poor dentist

[maggiebee]

Do you have a dental hospital near you? Friend of mine had all her treatment done at our local one free of charge. Not sure if it's means tested or not, but worth asking.

[woofgang]

The NHS don’t do implants.
JJ that’s quite a reasonable charge for what you are having done. Payment plans are not usually interest free so you need to check what the additional cost would be. Has your dentist confirmed that your bone density will accept the implant? I have had two, one was successful and the other was not due to the fact that I had a pre existing intractable infection in the sinuses on one side of my face. When they do work they are amazing. I would certainly consider having another if it was needed and viable.