Dental implants are a popular and effective way to keep your smile bright and your mouth healthy. Their cost varies depending on the severity of and the amount of work needed.
Dental Implants
A dental implant is an artificial tooth, or prosthetic, that is placed into the socket where an original, diseased tooth once was. After the dentist pulls the diseased tooth, she will replace it with a false tooth that looks and feels just like a natural tooth.
Price Range
Dental implant surgeries can range in cost from about $1200 to more than $30,000 as of 2009, depending on the amount of work and number of implants that need to be done.
Individual Cost and Procedures
You can expect each individual tooth implant to cost $1000 - $2000 on average as of 2009. This cost should cover all associated procedures such as x-rays and anesthesia.
Dental Insurance
Basic dental insurance usually provides some coverage for dental implants. Dental insurance will minimize the cost of implants to the patient, who usually pays a percentage of the total bill based on the underwriting of his or her insurance policy.
Payment Plans
Some dentists will work with patients on cost, especially dentists who work in a privately owned practice, as opposed to a chain of practices. If you are uninsured, talk to your dentist or prosthodontist to see if he or she might be willing to work out a payment plan that you can afford.
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