As we have noted in Understanding True Dental Implant Cost, the cost of a complete single tooth implant averages approximately $3,680 in the U.S. and typically ranges between $3,000 and $4,500. You may be able to find a dentist who charges less, but you want to make sure that your implant … [Read more...] about Are there cheap dental implants?
Why are dental implants so expensive?
Dental implant procedures are complex dental procedures that require great skill on the part of your implant dentist, not to mention the other dental professionals on his/her team. The cost of materials and lab work is also a huge factor, as implants call for titanium abutments (most commonly), as … [Read more...] about Why are dental implants so expensive?
Which is better: a bridge or dental implant?
Dental bridges have been used for decades to replace missing teeth and are still used today with great success. As you’d expect from the name, a dental bridge serves to bridge the gap between one or more missing teeth, with the bridge supported by natural teeth or implants on either side. While … [Read more...] about Which is better: a bridge or dental implant?
How long does it take for dental implants?
When it comes to dental implants, the amount of time involved in each case is unique. Traditionally the procedure has been performed in two phases, and based on healing times for the original tooth extraction, it can take somewhere around 5 months all together. However, implants can sometimes be … [Read more...] about How long does it take for dental implants?
How much do dental implants really cost?
Across the United States, the total cost of a complete single tooth implant generally ranges between $3,000 and $4,500. This complete fee includes tooth extraction, implant, abutment and crown. According to research and polling done by Implant Evolution, the average cost of a simple single … [Read more...] about How much do dental implants really cost?
How Do I Prepare For Dental Implants?
The first step in the dental implant process is getting an oral exam with an implant dentist. An implant dentist can help you assess whether you are a good candidate for implants or if you would need preoperative bone grafting. At the initial consultation your dentist will take x-rays and … [Read more...] about How Do I Prepare For Dental Implants?
Can Dental Implants Be Done In One Day?
There is no question that dental implantation is a surgical process, handled by highly specialized and experienced implant practitioners, and that means that there is a recovery period and healing process involved beyond just a simple dental procedure like a tooth filling. That's why many people … [Read more...] about Can Dental Implants Be Done In One Day?
Do Dental Implants Smell?
There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to getting a tooth replaced with a dental implant, and we want to make sure we're doing our best to educate those with questions with the answers they're looking for online. One that seems to come up quite often is about day to day life with a dental … [Read more...] about Do Dental Implants Smell?