Most Of My Teeth Fell Out Through Smoking. Is There Any Way I Could Get The 4 In A Day Treatment Through The NHS?
Q.
Hello Dr Moore. I used to smoke. I stopped around 7 years ago but most of my teeth have fallen out due to it. I went by my local NHS dentist and he extracted a few teeth, primarily the ones which had decayed. He suggested that I should try dentures, but I am really struggling with dentures and I cannot eat or talk with it. I have had them changed 4 times now. And now my back teeth are now falling out as well. Was looking into the 4 in a day procedure. Can my dentist recommend that on NHS?
If so, how do I go about it? I look forward to your reply. Thanks.
Hello Dr Moore. I used to smoke. I stopped around 7 years ago but most of my teeth have fallen out due to it. I went by my local NHS dentist and he extracted a few teeth, primarily the ones which had decayed. He suggested that I should try dentures, but I am really struggling with dentures and I cannot eat or talk with it. I have had them changed 4 times now. And now my back teeth are now falling out as well. Was looking into the 4 in a day procedure. Can my dentist recommend that on NHS?
If so, how do I go about it? I look forward to your reply. Thanks.
A.
I’m sorry but you will need to pay privately for this treatment as implants are not available on the NHS, expect to pay from £12,000 per jaw. Any treatment considered cosmetic is not free through the NHS. You could ask your local dentist to refer you to a dental hospital, but the waiting lists are long. You could also try and find an experienced dentist who could provide you with a payment plan, paying the money in manageable chunks. Try to find and a clinic which can offer a free consultation. Best of luck, Dr Andrew Moore.
I’m sorry but you will need to pay privately for this treatment as implants are not available on the NHS, expect to pay from £12,000 per jaw. Any treatment considered cosmetic is not free through the NHS. You could ask your local dentist to refer you to a dental hospital, but the waiting lists are long. You could also try and find an experienced dentist who could provide you with a payment plan, paying the money in manageable chunks. Try to find and a clinic which can offer a free consultation. Best of luck, Dr Andrew Moore.
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