How much does a typical tooth implant cost?
There are a number of reasons that you may need to have a tooth replaced. Whether it is due to an accident, old age, etc. Having teeth implanted can be quite costly. But being able to smile again, without being self conscious, to eat all the foods you used to enjoy makes the cost of implanting a tooth more than worth it!
The procedure involves having an implant surgically installed. This process can take up to 6 months or more to complete. Make no mistake; this process does require surgically installing your dental implants, meaning that there will be a team of professionals and staff doing the procedure.
Before you make a decision you should get several consultations and quotes from different dentists,
There are many costs involved in having a tooth implanted and this can drive the price up to high levels. Some of these costs include:
1. Consultation fees
2. X-rays
3. CT-scans
4. The implant itself
5. Dentist and his surgical team fees
6. Crowns
7. If needed, any additional grafting work that might be needed to ensure enough bones mass to hold the implants.
Other factors that can affect the cost are the location in the jaw where the implant will be placed, the type of tooth being replaced, and the amount of damage on the original tooth. Also the region of the country where you will have this surgery done can affect the price of the dental implant.
A typical tooth implant will cost on average $1250-$3000 per tooth in the US and most dental insurance will not cover this cost. You will have to bear the cost of this yourself. Either being financed through the dentist, taking out a loan, or saving up for it.
If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, many Americans are crossing the border into Mexico, where the cost of a tooth implant is about one-third the cost of what is charged in the United States and the quality of the dental implants is just as good. Again that is a choice you will have to make, and it is highly recommended that you seek out multiple opinions.
Another method of lowering the cost of a tooth implant is to go to a dental college, where you can have a dental student do the tooth implant under the supervision of a dentist. Going this route in the US will save you about one-half the cost of an experienced dentist and again the work done is of good quality and safe.
For more information on dental implants and for a listing of dentists that specialize in tooth implants you should check with the American Dental Association.
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