Front False Tooth: Treatment Options & Costs
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A missing front tooth can have a big impact on your self-esteem. Luckily, there are many dental treatments available that will help you regain confidence in your smile and prevent future oral health issues.
Causes of a missing front tooth
When you think of a missing front tooth, many automatically assume that it was caused by some sort of accident. While this is often the case, a front tooth can be missing for multiple reasons.
- Dental trauma: Sports-related injuries and falls, fights, vehicle collisions – these are just a few common examples of accidents that have the ability to knock a tooth clean out a mouth.
- Gum disease: Periodontal disease attacks the tissues supporting your teeth. The tissues play an essential role in holding your teeth in place and, if weakened, the risk of movement and tooth loss is increased.
- Tooth decay: Similar to gum disease, this condition has significant consequences if left untreated, one of them being tooth loss. This is because the enamel and pulp is so damaged that it cannot survive.
- Hypodontia: Patients with this medical condition are born without one or more of their teeth. Genetics are believed to play a substantial role in the development of this condition.
- Dental treatments: For example, if you are treating an infection in your tooth with a treatment such as a root canal, and it fails, the only solution to your pain may be extraction.
Missing front tooth solutions
Two missing front tooth solutions are dental implants and partial dentures. Both treatments have pros and cons to take into consideration before booking your treatment – let’s go into more detail.
Implant advantages | Implant disadvantages | Dentures advantages | Dentures disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
Up to 20 years of wear | A high-cost procedure | Up to 10 years of wear* | Can move in the mouth* |
Stops pain | Risk of implant failure | Improved chewing | Discomfort during adjustment period |
Confidence boost | Requires an invasive surgery | Confidence boost | Regular cleaning required* |
Very aesthetically pleasing | 3-4 month recovery period | Less expensive than implants* | May damage existing teeth* |
*Non-fixed partial denture So, what is the best option for a missing front tooth? If you are looking for something that is lower in cost, a denture is ideal. Alternatively, if you want something that is more durable and aesthetic, consider a dental implant.
Replacement tooth costs
Let’s start with Yorkshire Dental Suite’s one tooth implant cost. UK patients can expect to pay £2,800, but this price may increase if you need additional treatments to make the procedure a success. Finance options are available if you wish to spread the cost of the treatment. What about dentures? This type of orthodontic device is available on the NHS, falling under the Band 3 category (£326.70). However, not all materials are available at an NHS practice, and you will face long waiting lists and limited appointment availability. On average, at a private dental practice, the cost of dentures typically start around £350.
Why should I fill the gap in my mouth?
As previously mentioned, large spaces in the mouth can lead to many problems, one of the biggest being tooth migration. When there is a gap left by a tooth, the adjacent teeth begin to drift towards the space to fill it, leading to misalignment issues and difficulties when chewing and biting. Another problem is bone loss. When a tooth is missing, there is no stimulation of the jawbone, causing it to gradually deteriorate. If you have multiple missing teeth, this bone loss has the ability to cause artificial ageing – for example, your lips start to collapse inwards, and your jawline loses definition. Something important to note is that, the more severe the bone loss is, the trickier some procedures become when you eventually consider filling your gap. This includes dental implants. Conclusion: Front false tooth treatments such as dental implants are available at Yorkshire Dental Suite, as well as dentures. Book a consultation today and take your first step towards a healthier, more confident smile.