We don’t all live in a palace with servants bringing us warm towels on golden platters whenever we finish our bowl of Cheese Puffs. Some of us have to carry our own golden platters of warm towels. Or paper plates stacked with WetNaps. (The Cheese Puffs are pretty universal, though.)
All that to say, it would be wonderful if money were no object when it comes to fixing our smiles. But the world is the way the world is, and some of us (I’d venture to say many of us, actually) need to seriously examine the cost of something before we pull the trigger.
A single implant procedure can range from $1,000 to $3,000. Mini dental implants cost slightly less (and need less recovery time), but the surgical procedure itself is still expensive. For people looking to replace an entire mouthful of teeth, well… the numbers are pretty much just what you’d expect.
The All on 4 Dental Implants procedure can put an entire upper or lower set of teeth on just four dental implants, but it’s not simply four times the cost of a single implant. All on 4 Dental Implants costs include the creation of a special denture plate, which necessarily involves x-rays, molds, and fittings. All told, the procedure can easily end up costing over $100,000 when everything’s said and done.
The numbers can be a tough pill to swallow, and insurance rarely offers much help. However, it’s good for the financial soul to consider the alternatives. Traditional dentures are more affordable, but also provide a lifetime of slippage, soreness, adjustments, soakings, and gooey adhesive. Simply doing nothing lays your mouth open (literally) to infection and a host of other conditions that are normally kept at bay by simply having teeth in your jaw.
The All on 4 Dental Implants procedure is expensive, yes. But it’s also the closest to your original teeth as it’s possible to get. Teeth on implants look, feel, and function exactly like your old teeth. And that, my gap-toothed friend, has got to figure into your equation at some point. Continue reading here: www.hebertdental.com
