To pay £4,000 for a tooth.

Thanks for your reply! How long were you not able to wear the denture for and how did you manage normal life during that time? I am worried about work when I have lots of meetings to attend where I am presenting!

Where did you get this done?

I had a front tooth implant and had a denture for 9 months between extraction and crown fitting.

Had a bone graft. The denture is an irritation but fine. The worse period for me was after extraction and graft it was too painful to wear the denture and after implant surgery.

no regrets

Pay the money

I've just had mine removed and can't afford an implant, it's upsetting.

I'm approaching 60 and still suffering from the effects of crap childhood dentistry.

I had an old failed (20 years) implant removed. Two bone grafts and a new implant - well worth it!

I paid something similar 11 years ago and have never regretted it. In your case, since it’s not very noticeable , I might investigate getting it done in Eastern Europe. I’d avoid Turkey due to hearing so many reports of poor healthcare there. (I’m sure the locals in Turkey know where to go for good service.)

It’s a necessary cost - i’d be doing the same

Dunno if my last message posted but most of my lower side molars (and upper tbf) are missing (having restorative dentistry, methadone ruined my teeth I’m a recovered addict) and I can chew fine with my remaining molars (3 top each side, one bottom each side) I have no front teeth missing at all, bar my first molars if they count so nobody can tell I have missing teeth.

if it’s for vanity/looks go for it girl! But you’ll be fine chewing without one molar. I guarantee that nobody has ever noticed it either.

dont put yourself into debt to do it x

I definitely think it is worth it OP! I may be having two implants on two of my front teeth (just waiting for 3d scan). Both teeth have old root canals, one of which has failed and the other has some bone loss.

How did those of you who have had front teeth done manage the process during healing and before you had the crown fitted? Did you have a temporary denture? So worried about this bit of the process that it could keep falling out.

I had an implant with sinus lift last year (the cost was similar to yours) and am very glad I did. Having a gap in your teeth makes you very self-conscious, plus, it's unlikely the dentist could supply a denture for one rear tooth, as it would, apparently, drive you insane. Money well spent, I say.

I absolutely would have it replaced and I have two implants. I live in Somerset and travel to the Brighton implant clinic they charge half that inclusive of sinus lift which I've had also. They are the implant specialists.
My oldest implant is 15 years old and I also have a recent one. It's well worth the trip.

https://www.brightonimplantclinic.co.uk/

And I forgot to say the whole process took about 5 months.

First they do 3d x-rays of your mouth.

Then comes the implant - and this is the bone graft which simply takes time to form.

Lastly they attach the tooth to the implant, some 2- 3 months later.
You can't rush this. If you attach the tooth before the bone graft has had time to form then you run the risk of it all falling out.

I had to have a front tooth out 18 months ago (damaged as a child, veneer, followed by a crown). I opted for an implant rather than have a denture all the time.

I had a bone graft and the post put in at the same time, then teeth whitening, then the 2nd part of the implant (where the screw was exposed), then composite bonding on the other front tooth (to sort out a few small chips). 12 months later (today) I came home with my new tooth implant. 2 perfect front teeth.

Oh my god - I feel so much better not having a front denture. The dentist did an amazing job and I have spent the evening looking in the mirror and smiling. Total cost £3600.

I often wonder about going abroad and how they manage the healing time between treatments. I have heard of people having the post in and literally 1 week later, having the new tooth attached. I had to have at least 6 months to allow my bone graft and post to all heal and for the dentist to ensure that it had all taken well. I have had so many scans, x-rays and photo’s! My dentist wanted to make sure my new tooth fitted and completely matched, so it got sent back to the lab after the first fit for a slight adjustment and a very slight colour match. How all that gets done in a 2 week ‘holiday’ baffles me. I suppose you get what you pay for.

Your travel insurance is not valid if you travel for medical treatment. It's not worth the risk.

You don't say what part of the country you are in, but I had 2 implants done last year at a cost of £2400 each. So I recommend shopping around.

Crazy!

If anything goes wrong you've no comeback.

I'm currently paying a small fortune for a lot of dentistry. The main bit is 6 crowns at the front that were done when I was 17/18 as they came through black due to tetracycline staining. I'm now 55 and they need replacing and now need to be implants. Not looking forward to this process or the eye watering price but decided to invest in my health/self.

I would do the same. Some people spend that on a handbag 😀. It’ll boost your confidence and should last years. Worth every penny!

all your teeth would move without this implant or something else so yes definately worth it

I'm spending £3k on an implant to replace a root canal that has failed for the second time (it is a long sorry story starting when I was 19 when a poor dentist who acidentally damaged the nerve of the tooth when trying to pin a shallow filling). I think the cost can get high if you need things like bone and gum grafts. My bone density is good and I have no other dental health issues.

I would be wary of going abroad as this this taking eight months - so far I have had the old tooth removed and a follow up appointment 3 weeks later to take out the stiches and check the healing. I need to go back in Juy to check the bone density and put in the steel post.

I think it is worth it seeing as I spent £2k on braces 6 years ago to correct a slight overbite in my upper front teeth

I wouldn't pay that at my age 64, tbh but l would if l were much younger . Good luck OP .

Some of the best money you can spend
Ive spent about 4-5k on various things and it's really been a good investment

Please research carefully and find a GREAT dentist. Personally I wouldn't go abroad but thats me... dental implants require multiple visits and I just wouldn't be up for the uncertainty of it.

If you want a recommendation an exfellent dental team in London PM me...

I got my tooth done in Hungary ( Budapest)
it is cheaper and they are actually more advanced than the UK when it comes to these types of procedures
In fact , many countries are more advanced than the UK
it is only one tooth, so I would definitely go abroad .

I wouldn't go abroad, Your travel insurance would be invalid if you are travelling for medical treatment, so if anything else happens you are not covered at all.
If anything goes wrong during or after, I doubt that any private dentist would pick it up for you, you would be reliant on the NHS. You don't know the standards of clinics abroad, I have heard some horror stories. Also it takes several weeks to do implants. I would stick to the original plan.