im 26 can i get all my teeth out and replace by dentures with mini implant to keep them secure

Q. Hi im 26years old and because of stupidity and being really scared of the dentist my teeth are in really bad condition.if i get all of my teeth out and replaced by dentures can i get mini implants to keep them secure?and is this available on the nhs?if not how much will it cost as i do not work thankyou very much 

A. For your age, I would not recommend you having all your teeth out- IF they can be saved and restored. Dentures- although some can look nice- if you have them done at the right place, they will take alot of time and effort in getting used to them. It IS a possibility, but not an option to go into lightly. Mini implants are used to aid retention with the dentures. They will still need to be taken out at night and to be cleaned. There is another option- depending on the bone levels in your mouth, but it is the placement of a minimum of 4 dental implants in each jaw with fixed bridgework on the top. This can be a costly option. Expect to pay in excess of £12,000 per jaw. This is only done privately though. To see what you can qualify for on the NHS- you need to go to an NHS practice and discuss your concerns. Good luck.

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