Dr. Snider is here blogging today from Fort Worth, TX to explain that he goes above and beyond to work with patient’s insurance providers to ensure they are able to get dental implants in a convenient manner. Dental implantation is the top quality and most natural tooth replacement solution at the moment and here at Lake Country Dental, we want to make sure that all of our patients are able to afford this important procedure. Some people are not completely aware of how harmful and dangerous a missing tooth or teeth can be, but we know how detrimental this can be to a patient’s oral, dental and even overall health; which is why we do our absolute best to make sure that each patient is exposed to the maximized benefits they need in order to finance this procedure.
One of the most frequently asked questions in the industry is “how much do dental implants cost?” Unfortunately it is difficult to narrow down this procedure to a particular and specific cost due to the various factors that can change the amount. Depending on how damaged the patients gums or jawbone is, the price can vary; as well as the healing time. When a patient has neglected their oral cavity for a considerable amount of time, they can not only decay their teeth but also destroy their gum and bone tissue in the jaw. In order for a patient to initially pass for the dental implant procedure, they must possess a sufficient amount of tissue in the gums and jaw.
As patients lose a tooth or teeth, they tend to avoid chewing with that part of their mouth until they see their dentist. The lack of exercise around this area can actually cause the gum tissue to deteriorate and disappear, as well as the jawbone. When a patient does not have enough gum tissue left, the doctor will schedule them a soft tissue augmentation. During a soft tissue augmentation, the doctor will extract the excess tissue from the roof of the mouth and place it along the gum line to rebuild the strength and structure of the gums.
As we mentioned earlier, the jawbone can also become a victim of deterioration due to oral neglect. A lack of sufficient structure and strength of bone in the jaw will almost guarantee the failure of dental implants. When patients have lost almost or all of their jawbone, the doctor will schedule them a bone graft; a bone graft is a bone tissue transplant in which the fractured and damaged bone is replaced with new and healthy osseous tissue. Most times this bone will be extracted from the patient’s hip, but animal bone from a cow is also another option for patients. The natural regrowth of bone in the jaw will help to increase the chances of dental implantation success in the future; once the patient has healed the proper amount of time.
Either of these two procedures or especially both, can add to the total cost of the procedure. Each time a patient needs a supplemental procedure performed, it will not only add to the cost, but also the healing period before the patient is even equipped for dental implantation. The gum and bone tissue procedures require healing time to allow the mouth to repair itself and regain strength in these areas. Something that we always warn our patients that are second- guessing the procedure, is that it cheaper to do this when the teeth are not as bad as they could be in the future. The longer patients wait, the more likely it will be that the future procedures will cost a fortune more.
Not only will the future dental bills pile up, but dental implants can be considered cheaper due to the fact that have the ability to last a patient’s life time. As long as patients care for their implants as they would for their real teeth, dental implants have the potential to sustain for years and years. By filling your spaces with dental implants, you can reduce chances of developing periodontal disease and regain the necessary strength of bite and chewing potential.
Call us today to find out the coverage your health plan entails and see if we work with your insurance provider. Installment plans are also always available for patients that prefer to pay monthly and convenient costs.
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