When a patient loses one or more teeth, we always encourage them to seek replacement. Otherwise, oral health can continue to suffer. One factor that often gives a patient pause is cost. How much do dental implants cost? What payment options are available?
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implant Cost
Question: Are they expensive?
Answer: When compared to the cost of bridges and removable denture, yes, dental implants can be more expensive. However, over the long run, they can actually save money as we will discuss in the next answer.
Question: Do they save money in the long term?
Answer: yes. A dental bridge, while cheaper, requires replacement every 10 to 15 years. Likewise, a denture often needs to be replaced every 5 to 10 years. The mouth changes shape because without tooth roots, the jaw is denied doses of nutrients, causing the bone tissue to slowly deteriorate over time. Implants not only stimulate jawbone growth, with proper care they can last a lifetime. Soon, the upfront cost can be dwarfed by the savings of not having to replace a prosthetic every few years.
Question: What implant options are available?
Answer: Quite a few! Obviously, we can replace a single missing tooth. However, we can also secure a set of fixed dental bridges, as well as dentures. The prosthetics will be fixed in place and won’t slip during meals or speech. For patients with complete tooth loss and who have lost jawbone density, we can also discuss tooth replacement with mini-dental implants or All-on-4 “teeth in a day”.
Question: Will my insurance cover the cost?
Answer: That will depend on your coverage. Every policy is different, but many will help cover the cost of the treatment. In addition, we also offer financing options to help ensure cost doesn’t stand between a patient and a whole, healthy smile.
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