The Quality Difference
The idea of losing teeth and having unsightly gaps in our smile is never something anyone wants to encounter.
Multiple missing teeth can not only affect our self-confidence in our appearance but also have negative medical consequences for our oral health in the long term through the increased risk of infection.
Luckily, there is a popular, safe and surprisingly affordable resolution to the problem of missing teeth. Dental implants are a common procedure that is offered by most dentists practicing in the UK today.
How much?
Dental implants can vary considerably in cost, depending on the complexity of the case, the number of missing teeth and the general state of your oral health.
BUPA calculates that the average cost of a dental implant in the UK is £2,415. This represents a serious amount of money for a cosmetic procedure that is rarely covered by dental insurance.
The risk of cutting costs
The figure of nearly £2,500 for a single tooth replacement might sound like too much, and even a small amount of research will show you that there are significantly cheaper options available abroad, in countries like Turkey.
There are private Dental implants in Istanbul that offer single dental implants for as little as £460, which appears to be a real bargain compared to the UK market.
Compare Dental implant costs from a UK dentist here.
However, several reasons for the stark price difference are worth knowing about. The most expensive elements of dental implants are quality materials and qualified dentists.
Turkey and other countries in Eastern Europe suffer from:
- A generally lower standard of regulation in the dental industry
- Widespread use of low-quality materials
- A significantly greater risk of failure and the need for expensive follow-up treatment
You get what you pay for
In the UK, when it comes to dentistry, you get what you pay for. High-quality dentistry may not be the cheapest thing going, but when it comes to your long-term oral hygiene, cutting corners is not a risk worth taking.
Consider the money spent on replacing missing teeth with safe and strong dental implants as an investment in your future.
A good deal
The average dental implant cost per tooth in the UK is £2,415, but some highly respected dentists can offer the procedure for a lower cost of around £1,995. You would have thought that London would have the highest prices. However, several London clinics offer dental implants at prices that won’t break the bank. See Cap City Dental in the City for more information, www.capcitydental.co.ukk.
This is because long-established dental practices have the experience and reputation to perform a large number of procedures safely and quickly, increasing the number of satisfied customers and lowering the price.