By addressing missing teeth, you can regain oral function and confidence, ensuring a healthier, happier future for your teeth and gums.
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Treatment options
Treatments for missing teeth
Find out more about the treatments we use to fix missing teeth, and book at your nearest clinic.
Dental implants
Replaces one or more missing teeth. From £2,500 per tooth.
Available at Fleet Street · Notting Hill · Harrods · Manchester
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Missing teeth before and after
What happens if you don’t replace a missing tooth?
Difficulty Chewing
Missing teeth can make it challenging to chew food properly, potentially leading to digestive issues and nutritional deficiencies.
Speech Impairments
Gaps in the mouth can affect speech, causing pronunciation problems and making it difficult to communicate clearly.
Self-Esteem Issues
Many patients experience a loss of confidence and self-esteem due to the visible gaps in their smile, which can impact their social interactions and overall well-being.
Oral Health Complications
Missing teeth can result in adjacent teeth shifting and becoming misaligned, leading to bite problems and an increased risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
Jawbone Loss
Over time, the jawbone may start to deteriorate in areas where teeth are missing, potentially affecting facial structure and causing further dental issues.
Limited Food Choices
Missing teeth can restrict the types of food a person can comfortably eat, potentially leading to a less varied and less nutritious diet.
Social and Professional Impac
The self-consciousness stemming from a compromised smile can affect a person's social life and professional opportunities.
Your options
Options for missing teeth
Every way we can replace missing teeth, from a single tooth to a full arch. Your dentist will recommend the option that suits your mouth and budget.
Dental implants
£2,500
From, per tooth
A titanium post replaces the tooth root and supports a natural-looking crown. The longest-lasting way to replace a missing tooth.
Dental bridges
£999
From
A false tooth fixed to crowns on the teeth either side of the gap. Fixed in place, with no surgery.
Partial dentures
£499
From
A removable plate that replaces one or several missing teeth, held by the teeth around it. The most affordable option.
Full dentures
£499
From
A complete set of removable teeth for an upper or lower jaw with no natural teeth left.
Implant-supported dentures
Priced at your consultation
A denture that clips onto implants, so it stays firmly in place when you eat, speak and laugh.
All-on-4 and All-on-6
£12,000
From, per arch
A full arch of fixed teeth supported on four or six implants, for people missing most or all of their teeth.
Missing teeth options compared
There are three main ways to replace a missing tooth. This is how they compare:
| Dental implant | Dental bridge | Denture | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | A titanium post replaces the root, with a crown on top | A false tooth held in place by crowns on the teeth either side | A removable plate with false teeth |
| Fixed or removable | Fixed | Fixed | Removable |
| Effect on nearby teeth | None | The teeth either side are shaped for crowns | Clasps rest on nearby teeth |
| Protects the jawbone | Yes | No | No |
| Treatment time | Usually 3 to 6 months, including healing | 2 or 3 visits over a few weeks | A few weeks |
| How long it lasts | The implant can last for decades; the crown may need replacing after 10 to 15 years | Around 10 to 15 years | Around 5 to 10 years |
| Price at Rüh Dental | From £2,500 per tooth | From £999 | From £499 |
What is the best way to replace a missing tooth?
For most people a dental implant is the best long-term option, because it stands on its own, doesn’t touch the neighbouring teeth and helps keep the jawbone healthy. A bridge can be a good choice when the teeth either side already need crowns. A denture (from £499) is the most affordable option, and suits people missing several teeth who don’t want or can’t have implants.
Missing front tooth
A missing front tooth is usually best replaced with an implant, because it gives the most natural look at the gum line. In most cases a temporary tooth can be fitted while the implant heals, so you aren’t left with a gap.
Several or all teeth missing
Several missing teeth can be replaced with an implant-supported bridge, so you don’t need one implant per tooth. A whole arch of teeth can be fixed on four or six implants with All-on-4 (from £12,000) or All-on-6 (from £15,000).
Not enough bone for an implant?
Bone shrinks after a tooth is lost, but most people can still have implants. A bone graft or sinus lift (each from £499) rebuilds the bone first.
How to fix missing teeth without implants
Implants aren’t right for everyone. These are the alternatives, and the questions we’re asked most about them.
Bridges and dentures
A dental bridge (from £999) gives you a fixed tooth without surgery. A partial denture, from £499, is usually the cheapest option for missing teeth, and can replace several teeth at once.
Can you get Invisalign with missing teeth?
Yes. Clear aligners can sometimes close a small gap completely, or move the teeth into the right position before an implant or bridge. Invisalign starts from £3,199.
Can you get veneers with missing teeth?
Veneers cover existing teeth, so they can’t replace a missing one. They are often combined with an implant or bridge to give you a matching smile.
Clip-in teeth or a permanent solution?
Clip-in or snap-on teeth bought online are not made by a dentist for your mouth. They can trap food, rub the gums and put pressure on your natural teeth, and they don’t replace the missing tooth. If you need something temporary, a dentist-made temporary denture is much safer.
Can missing teeth grow back?
No. Adults can’t regrow lost teeth. Research is ongoing, but there is no treatment available, and nothing done at home can fill the gap.
NHS or private: replacing missing teeth
Bridges and dentures are available on the NHS, but dental implants are only offered in rare cases, usually after an accident or illness.
Pricing
How much does it cost to replace a missing tooth?
Your first consultation is free, and every treatment can be spread over 24 months at 0% finance.
Free consultations · 0% finance over 24 months
Dental implant and crown
from£2,500 (from £104/month)
One missing tooth
Dental bridge
from£999
A missing tooth next to teeth that need crowns
Dentures
from£499
Several missing teeth, the most affordable option
All-on-4
from£12,000 (from £500/month)
A full arch of fixed teeth on four implants
All-on-6
from£15,000 (from £625/month)
A full arch of fixed teeth on six implants
Bone graft
from£499
Rebuilding bone before an implant
Sinus lift
from£499
Making room for implants in the upper back jaw
See every treatment and price on our pricing page.
Missing teeth questions
What are the options for missing teeth?
The three main options are dental implants, dental bridges and dentures. Several missing teeth can also be replaced with an implant-supported bridge or denture, and a full arch with All-on-4 or All-on-6.
What is the best way to replace a missing tooth?
For most people a dental implant, because it is fixed, looks natural, does not affect the neighbouring teeth and helps protect the jawbone. Your dentist will confirm whether it suits you.
What is the cheapest option for missing teeth?
A denture is usually the cheapest option, from £499 at Rüh Dental. A dental bridge, from £999, is a fixed alternative that costs less than an implant.
How can I fix missing teeth without implants?
With a dental bridge or a denture. In some cases Invisalign can close a small gap without replacing the tooth at all.
How much does it cost to replace a missing tooth?
At Rüh Dental, a dental implant and crown costs from £2,500, a bridge from £999, a denture from £499, and a full arch of teeth from £12,000 with All-on-4. Every treatment can be spread over 24 months at 0% finance.
What happens if you don’t replace a missing tooth?
The teeth either side can tip into the gap, the opposite tooth can drift, your bite can change, and the jawbone under the gap slowly shrinks. Chewing and cleaning can also become harder.
Are clip-in teeth safe?
Clip-in teeth bought online are not fitted by a dentist and can trap food, irritate the gums and put pressure on natural teeth. They are not a long-term replacement for a missing tooth.
Can you get Invisalign with missing teeth?
Yes. Aligners can work around a gap, close a small gap, or line the teeth up before an implant or bridge.
Can you get veneers if you have missing teeth?
Veneers need a natural tooth underneath, so they cannot replace a missing tooth on their own. They are often combined with an implant or bridge.
How long does it take to replace a missing tooth with an implant?
Usually 3 to 6 months from placing the implant to fitting the final crown, while the implant fuses with the bone. A temporary tooth can usually be worn in the meantime.
Can I have implants if I have lost bone?
Usually, yes. A bone graft or sinus lift can rebuild the bone first. At Rüh Dental each starts from £499.
Can you replace all your teeth with implants?
Yes. A full arch of fixed teeth can be supported on four or six implants with All-on-4 (from £12,000) or All-on-6 (from £15,000).
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At Rüh Dental, we do things differently. We call it the Rüh difference.
We believe in better than the traditional dentistry of yesteryear that’s left a legacy of fear and therefore neglect because of historic experiences.
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Ruh Dental (Fleet Street) Limited (09473949), Ruh Dental (Notting Hill Gate) Limited (10288078) and Ruh Dental (Manchester) Limited (11669648) are registered in England. Registered office: 1st Floor Metropolitan House, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 1AG.
