The average cost of tooth implants in the UK is between £1,900 and £3,000. Be sure to check if the price includes the abutment and crown. For example, some practices might charge £1,700 for the implant, £1,300 for the abutment and £1,300 for the crown. At Neyo Dental Specialists in Burgess Hill, our costs are inclusive.

Not every patient is immediately suitable for dental implant treatment, especially if they’ve ignored gaps in their mouths for some time or even opted for dentures or bridges initially.

As traditional prosthetics do not stimulate the bone in the jaw, bone loss is common, and you can’t have an implant placed without sufficient density.

Therefore, patients may sometimes be recommended pre-implant procedures, such as bone grafts or sinus lifts, which can delay treatment and incur additional fees. Additionally, you might require a hygiene appointment prior to placement.

When you compare dental implants to alternative treatments like dentures or dental bridges, the only thing they have in common is that they replace missing teeth.

Traditional treatments, such as dentures, are removable and often rely on suction, clasps or adhesives to stay in place.

In comparison, you can think of a dental implant as an artificial tooth, where it’s fixed in place, offering better stability, function and durability.

So, as dental implants actually do more to replace the lost tooth and stimulate the underlying bone, they’re worth every extra penny, and you couldn’t choose a better option.

Although dental implants are the leading, superior tooth replacement solution on the market, they’re often perceived to be the most expensive.

However, when considering the long-term effects, dental implants prove to be the most cost-effective solution.

If appropriately maintained, dental implants can last a lifetime. Other restorative solutions, like dentures, must be replaced every 5-10 years, making implants the most economical restorative treatment available. But alternative solutions do cost from £650.

The NHS does not offer dental implants for free, only in rare, severe circumstances where all other options have been exhausted.

If you are offered dental implants via the NHS, in rare circumstances, you must pay for your treatment privately after 5 years.

Also, be careful what you read online. The NHS does not offer dental implants as treatment and won’t offer a discount on the service either. Dental implants are exclusively provided on a private basis.

Dental implant treatment abroad is often more affordable because it uses different brands and systems than those used in the UK.

We’ve seen how these websites use the same logos as the brands we offer. However, when it comes to their package details, a different implant brand is included entirely, so be careful about misinformation and misleading marketing.

These websites might also claim that a dentist in the UK will be happy to step in and help if you have a problem, but it will actually be very difficult to find a dentist who will help after hearing ‘Turkey Teeth’. So, please bear this in mind.