Dental Implants Mt Pleasant

Preliminary Treatments & Dental Implant Surgery

Preliminary treatments such as gum disease therapy, tooth extractions, or bone grafting will add to the cost of your dental implant treatment, however if your dentist has prescribed any of these procedures, rest assured that they are of vital importance to the success of your new smile. The good news is that many of them are at least partially covered by many dental insurance plans.

The surgery for dental implants will incur its own cost and can vary depending on where the implants are being placed in the jaw, and which type of anesthesia or sedation you need.

Because we want you to get the best results possible, Smileworks is proud to partner with local specialists to help you complete your dental implant surgery. The surgical team will discuss the cost of your surgery with you separately, including what you can expect to pay and which types of payment they accept.

The Parts of Your Dental Implant

There are multiple parts to a dental implant, and each carries its own individual cost. Factors that can affect this include:

• The number of dental implants you need. One dental implant for one missing tooth will cost less than four to six for an implant denture; however, an implant denture will be more cost-effective than replacing each individual tooth separately.

• The type of restoration you need. Crowns (single teeth), bridges, and dentures each have different prices. The smaller the prosthetic, the less expensive it will be.
• The size or material. Some implants are made longer or shorter depending on where they need to be placed within the jawbone. Furthermore, some are made of zirconia instead of titanium.
• The brand of dental implant. Much like car or cell phone brands, different manufacturers make different dental implants to cater to patients’ unique needs.

How Dental Implants Can Save You Money

Unfortunately, many patients are tempted to choose tooth replacement solutions like dentures or dental bridges because of their lower initial price. However, the one-time cost of dental implants could actually be the more cost-effective choice in the long run. That’s because with dental implants, you won’t need to pay for replacements or adjustments every five to ten years like you do with dentures and dental bridges, nor will you need to regularly buy things like special pastes, cleaning solutions, or adhesives to care for them. Furthermore, because dental implants won’t wear down your teeth or irritate your gums like other prosthetics can, they’ll help you prevent issues like gum disease, tooth decay, and jawbone deterioration and their associated treatment costs. In fact, studies have shown that having good oral health can even lower your risk of systemic issues and the cost of addressing them, too.

Does My Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?

While most dental insurance plans typically do not cover dental implants, there are sometimes exceptions. Our dental insurance team will carefully review the details of your plan when calculating your total. We have years of experience maximizing benefits, and portions of your treatment may be covered, such as a percentage of the cost of the final restoration or preliminary treatments.

Making Dental Implants Affordable 

In addition to welcoming dental insurance, Smileworks is proud to accept payment plans from CareCredit, our preferred third-party lender. With these plans, you can break up the cost of your treatment into multiple low-to-no interest payments that may be better suited to your budget. We also proudly offer free dental implant consultations, so you can get all the facts before you invest in treatment.

At Smileworks, we understand that dental implants are a long-term investment in both your oral health and your wallet. We’re here to help you navigate the cost of this treatment and will do our best to make it as affordable as possible so you can get the smile you deserve without breaking the bank.