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How do I choose a dentist for a single tooth implant?

Rodge531
Rodge531 Posts: 10 Forumite
in Health & beauty MoneySaving
How do I know who is any good? they all have fancy websites and testimonials.

Their price lists vary, is more expensive necessarily any better?
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  • SparkyG
    SparkyG Posts: 341 Forumite
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    Where are you? If you are near North London/ South Hertfordshire I can recommend someone from personal experience.
    :beer: My glass is half full :beer:
  • welshdent
    welshdent Posts: 2,002 Forumite
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    Speak to your own dentist for their recommendations. I have 2 guys that I rate very highly that I Refer to. Your dentist can better judge the quality of the work carried out by the implantologists. More so than the recipients (no offence intended to anyone!!). I know the guys I use will only do what is in the patients best interests and we usually build up this trust over time hence being happy to refer to them
  • Rodge531
    Rodge531 Posts: 10 Forumite
    edited 20 July 2010 at 1:57PM
    Thanks SparkyG, I'm in Cumbria

    Thanks Welshdent, Which guys do you use? I don't mind travelling :)
  • welshdent
    welshdent Posts: 2,002 Forumite
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    LOL its a LONG travel. I am in south wales. PM me and I can send you their details if you want as I dont want to advertise on here!!! ;)
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,123 Forumite
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    Get your dentist to refer you to somebody.

    There are several around your area - your own dentist will know better.

    Travelling down to Sth Wales in it's way would be as bad as going abroad. Nothing to do with skill levels of the dentists doing it, just the inconvienience if you had to get back in a hurry if something went wrong.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • welshdent
    welshdent Posts: 2,002 Forumite
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    I am very much inclined to agree!!
  • Rodge531
    Rodge531 Posts: 10 Forumite
    Thanks guys, South Wales is a little too far.

    Unfortunatley my current dentist can barely speak English!:eek:
  • welshdent
    welshdent Posts: 2,002 Forumite
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    Maybe speak to friends that are happy with their own dentist and ask that dentist? Or better still find yourself one you are happy with! Read toothsmith's sig
  • brook2jack
    brook2jack Posts: 4,563 Forumite
    In which case try ringing around a few dentists that dont do implants and ask receptionists who they refer to.

    A single front tooth is one of the most challenging implants to get right in terms of looks but a single back tooth is an easier proposition if there is sufficient bone level.

    To prepare yourself ... stop smoking now if you smoke, many implantologists will not do implants on smokers

    start flossing,using interdental brushes if not using already to get your gum health in peak condition.
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,123 Forumite
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    Rodge531 wrote: »
    Thanks guys, South Wales is a little too far.

    Unfortunatley my current dentist can barely speak English!:eek:


    You won't get on with the Welsh either then!! :D
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
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