NHS Bridge Pricing

[Needadvice999]

Hi All,
I am registered with an NHS dentist and have just had both my bottom front teeth come out due to gum disease.
I was given the option of a denture under NHS but if I wanted a bridge it would be £1200+. I would prefer to have the bridge but have now been told I need to have a further 2 teeth removed and total cost £1775, they have said the denture would not be a good option because of the position of one of my lower teeth. I am just confused why I am paying so much if they say the denture wouldn’t work and now they say I need to see a gum specialist with an approximate cost of £1000. Has anyone had this done before with a rough idea of cost. I don’t mind paying but not sure if this is standard dentist pricing. Please help as very confused.

 

[MattKW]

Can't comment much about prices as I'm in Australia, but they seem OK. However, if you have lost 2 lower front teeth due to gum disease, then it's very likely the adjacent teeth are badly damaged and a bridge is unlikely. Better to spend the money on a gum specialist (periodontist) and get all gums fixed up before you consider the options.