To pay £4,000 for a tooth.

You could get it removed first and see how it goes, I had my top one removed years ago and initially was quite self conscious as you could just see it when I smiled but over time the gap became smaller and now it's not very noticeable.

Dont bother with a partial denture. I have a single molar denture which was a waste of money. Even though I paid for the upgraded, private version I am still aware of it, find it really annoying and so never wear it

Wow the cost. I had two further implants last year. The cost was £2300 per tooth plus bone graft plus sedation. Under £6k.

Husband was quoted £10k at one cosmetic dentist, his own dentist said get another quote with X. Which he did. Was £5k.

Had an implant 25 years ago, causes no problems. Divided by the number of years you’ve got left, it’s not costing much.

I would pay it OP. Your smile and comfort eating is well worth it, especially as you’re only in your 40s.

Like other posters said, I'd be tempted to go abroad. Tempted though, not certain. I'm a nervous dental patient so might just be too terrifying to go abroad for it. 🤣

DH and I have both had implants. They have been brilliant. Definitely worth the money.

I'm paying £3,000 for a second molar extraction and an implant. It's ridiculous amount to pay but the NHS alternative is to leave me with just one molar on that side which long-term will do damage as they won't cover it. £4,000 sounds about normal price wise

If your considering going abroad look on FB
for a group called Antalya Izmir Turkey Dentistry
it’s well run group and the admin don’t allow / weed out any reps / clinics posting offering services

mainly English American and Australian people who have had surgery in Turkey and will show photos / prices / give info

you could get a scan done at CT dent in the uk stand that to dentist in Turkey to see what they will do and charge

recommended ones by the majority of people seems to be
IDH ( a dental hospital)
Stom
BGZ
they often do consultation in the uk so it can be worth getting one if it’s in your city

I've spent far more at various times. Consider it an investment in yourself.

I had a crown on one of my front upper teeth years ago and it failed during Covid; broke right at the root. I had to have it extracted and fully intended to get an implant but was told that it would be v complex, I would need bone grafts etc and it might not be successful. I have a kind of stick on bridge that was supposed to be temporary but live in fear of it coming off. I’d definitely have paid the £4k I was quoted if I hadn’t been worried it would fail.

I would have to done if I were you! It’s an outrageous price but that’s definitely the going rate.

Do it. I think losing teeth, for whatever reason is awful. Implants are permanent so go for it. Good luck

I used to have dentures break or fall out. My implants mean I don't ever have to worry about this happening.

I've just had an implant- it cost £2,500 - I would shop around. I'm really pleased with mine - I was biting on gum qhich could be uncomfortable and sore.

I paid £3k for one implant. Absolutely zero regrets, quite possibly the best money I ever spent. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

I can't answer this entirely but I've had an issue with a first molar, had it filled and the dentist insisted I was numbed. I don't believe you need numbing for a filling but hey ho, he then said oops I've drilled too deep! Because I couldn't feel it. He warned me he may of caused more damage... Two years on I'm in on/off pain, Ive come to terms with the fact I may have to have it pulled.

When it comes to it, I think 4k is a lot, I'd probably get another opinion somewhere else and go for a denture if that was a cheaper option. I'm very self conscious about my teeth so having one removed is my worst nightmare! But 4k is a lot for something many people probably don't notice about you any way.

I hope you get it sorted, update us when you do!

i had my first molar taken out when I was about 17 and I’m 49 now, it’s never bothered me and literally no one has ever noticed it. My best friend of over 10 years literally found out about it the other day as I showed her, we have worked together, travelled the world together and stayed at eachother houses lots and she had never, ever seen that I had a gap there and I have a big smile so I don’t think it’s as noticeable as you might think it is x

I simply can't understand why the UK prices are so high! I m currently in Italy having stage two of my dental treatment. TWO implants, hygienist and bone augmentation .... 2040€. Partner having bone augmentation and gum laser treatment ....€1987. We re lucky to be able to pop over for our treatment....but re your post....I say 'go for it!' Yolo

I paid £2K nearly 25 years ago for a pre-molar. Never had a problem with it since. It was well worth it for me but at the time I had the money to pay for it plus I’d already paid for a lot for treatment on the tooth over the years and it was only going to cost more. I’d consider doing it again if I needed it. The worst part of the whole thing was having the old tooth taken out. I’m sure the procedure has improved loads over the years too.

If I had been able to justify it I absolutely would have. Unfortunately at the time I was not even able to access a loan, it would have been £1,500 at the time and was out of reach. I wish I had made more of an effort, maybe even asked family for a loan, as the gap still really bothers me now, decades later. Nothing to be done now as the jawbone underneath is missing. On this I say spend the money!

I have recently done it. My face didn't feel right with a missing molar and it's one of the main ones I chew with. I also took out a loan. I'm in my mid 50's and don't want potentially another 30 or 40 years feeling like my mouth and face don't feel right.

All in four is normally a base for permanent dentures! In the U.K. a full set can cost 45k!

If it was a case of find 4K or lose the tooth, I’d find it some where- I’d raid the facelift fund!

You must have plenty money 😂

It just says 4 implants, nothing about a bridge or other teeth so assuming they’re ok.