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Your three best options

We’ve treated hundreds of patients in the same position as you, so we understand more than most how traumatising losing a front tooth can be.

But lifelike tooth replacement is possible, and below, we’ll discuss your three best options for artificial tooth restoration.

Considerations for replacing a front missing tooth

Getting the aesthetics and function right for replacing a missing front tooth is crucial – especially as you’ll be living with the restoration.

Choosing the right treatment will depend on:

  • How long do you want the fake tooth to last
  • How natural you want it to look
  • How you want to use your remaining teeth

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Your local dentist for life, Maida Smiles Dental Clinic in Maida Vale,  is a cosmetic, restorative and dental implant clinic in the heart of  London that also serves patients with general, everyday smile concerns.  We’re here no matter your smile concern.

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Your best option for aesthetics and long-term stability

Dr Pedro Gutierres's recommendation

We recommend dental implants as a long-term prosthetic solution. They are truly the best choice for both function and natural aesthetics. Explore dental implants.

Is it OK not to replace a missing front tooth?

It’s not recommended. Whilst you might think you can live with it – you’ll find that over time you might come to regret this decision. When you lose a tooth, the bone in the jaw begins to deplete, which never grows back.

Consequences of a missing incisor?

  • Bone loss
  • Further tooth loss
  • Tooth shifting and movement
  • Gum disease and sagging

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Your three main replacement methods

The method you choose to replace your missing front tooth is up to you – but make it carefully. Changing your mind can result in more costly alterations, so it’s important you discuss all your options at length with a missing teeth dentist like us.

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Single Dental Implant

*£2,500 inclusive of abutment, post and crown, scans and surgery

  • Lasts 20-30 years
  • Preserves bone quality
  • Prevents facial sagging
  • Best for speech and chewing
  • Mimics natural teeth and root
  • Placed in 1 hour – 3 months to heal

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Partial dentures

*Prices range from £850-£1,100 (metal recommended)

  • Lasts 5-7 years
  • Relies on suction or clasps
  • Not always palateless
  • Causes bone loss and shrinkage
  • Non-invasive procedure
  • Dentures ready in 6-8 weeks

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Dental Bridges

*£875 for unit (must also consider the cost of three crowns)

  • Lasts 5-15 years
  • Does not preserve the bone
  • Prevents facial sagging
  • Restores aesthetics
  • Neighbouring teeth require filing
  • Placed in 1.5 hours – 2.4 weeks to heal

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Paying for front tooth replacement

Patients worried about the cost will be pleased to discover they don’t have to pay their treatment fees upfront for implants, bridges or dentures.

At our London clinic, we’re proud to offer our patients the opportunity to spread the cost of their missing back tooth treatment over 12 months using 0% financing.

For example, you could pay £104.16 monthly using 12 months of 0% finance by placing a 50% deposit. Longer terms are available with additional APR.

Portrait of a female patient with missing and worn teeth before full-arch dental treatment
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Portrait of a smiling older female patient after full-arch missing teeth replacement treatment
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Portrait of a smiling female patient's case for replacing two missing front teeth
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Portrait of a smiling female patient after treatment to replace two missing front teeth
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Portrait of a smiling male patient before his All-on-4 dental implant treatment
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Portrait of a smiling male patient showing missing teeth before full mouth restoration
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Portrait of a female dental patient before treatment for missing back teeth with sinus lift
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Portrait of a smiling female dental patient before treatment for missing back teeth with sinus lift
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Patients travel far and wide to seek treatment from Dr Gutierres, one of the most experienced implant dentists in the UK, for full-mouth reconstruction and same-day smiles using advanced dental implant techniques.

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