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dental implants on NHS?
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My poor boy was assaulted on Wednesday, leaving him with a broken nose and his front tooth was knocked clean out 
His other front tooth is also badly damaged and needs root canal work to save it.
The dentist said they can make him a little plate or he could have a bridge. The other option would be an implant but at a cost of £2000 and not until he is 21 (he's 15). She said that implants are extremely hard to get on the NHS.
Does anyone have any experience of this please?
His other front tooth is also badly damaged and needs root canal work to save it.The dentist said they can make him a little plate or he could have a bridge. The other option would be an implant but at a cost of £2000 and not until he is 21 (he's 15). She said that implants are extremely hard to get on the NHS.
Does anyone have any experience of this please?
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On the plus side, you've got 6 yrs to save up.
Adhesive (Maryland) bridges are a very good alternative though, and I have many patients that have been happy with these long-term.
Being only 15, the chances of the damaged and root filled one lasting him a lifetime are pretty slim. It might well be worth factoring in an implant there in 10-15 yrs as well. Maybe sooner depending on the damage.
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.
Kids are very adaptable! Look at some of the contraptions they get used to in the way of braces!
He would have no problems with a denture if it was considered the best way to fix things for now.
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.
That's why I said if it was my choice
Think kids are probably more adaptable to it than adults.
Only cancer patients, thosecongenitally (born without) missing 6 teeth or more , or major trauma patients may get implants. I'm afraid your son won't qualify.
Dentures can make a good temporary solution particularly if the other tooth next door has been damaged as they put on strain on that tooth , but your dentist will guide you.