Can I get financial help for dental implants with me being an NHS patient?

Q. Dr Moore, As an NHS patient, am I entitled to treatment to fit surgical implants? I have lost 2 front teeth as the result of an accident and have been quoted a price of £4000. Is this correct? Can I receive/apply for any help with payment? What happens if I simply can not pay? Thanks,
A. No, implants are not available on the NHS, £4000 is about right for 2 teeth. If you cannot pay you might have to consider a temporary denture
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June 10th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
jenny Barbour Says :

I am a 35 year old single mom. I have had my teeth knocked out from severe abuse through out my life. I am on disability but getting intense therapy for the trauma. I do have partials which i payed a great deal of money for but they were not done correctly so I’m asked constantly about my front teeth. Im really moving forward in my life. I would like to know if there are any programs out there for people that are trying to heal and put the past behind them, but need some financial help with dental implants? It is extremely hard for me to eat solid foods anymore and I”m feeling the toxic affects from the denture glue..
Please e-mail me info on ANY programs available.
thank you so much

August 3rd, 2010 at 08:47 PM
helen sage Says :

i am a single mum of 4 needing a bridge and can not afford the price is there any help out there 4 me

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