Although San Francisco’s Bay Area is known for having a higher cost of living, there are residents who still ‘watch their pennies.’ Maybe an individual lives in a beautiful home, but the financial sacrifices go unnoticed.
For example, owning a home in the Bay Area can require giving up other things. Maybe pulling back on dining out or booking an extra vacation. The upside to investing in a home is that it may help one avoid the stress of moving after an unexpected rent increase. In the long run, a steady place to live is worth it.
Making reasonable choices can be tough. The world is always marketing a shiny new thing to us. Feeling good about the everyday benefits you receive from smart long-term choices can relieve most of the social media generated “FOMO” (fear of missing out).
And every morning when you wake up and brush your beautiful dental implants, you’ll be reminded of that smart decision. Unfortunately, fears about the cost of dental implants may leave someone in a position where they continue to wear uncomfortable, burdensome dentures. Yes, dentures are cheaper, but, as with owning vs. renting, there are quality-of-life considerations.
Face Your Fears and Stop Suffering with ‘Cheap Teeth’
When reviewing your finances, comparing price to value is key to making smart decisions. Some high-end products are not really an investment. A designer purse is a fun ‘want,’ but is it worth a substantial financial sacrifice? In contrast, investing in your long-term health can pay off in a lifetime of quality oral health. Someone may know dental implants are a better option than dentures but worry about the financial stress it may cause. We hear this all the time. Our patients come to our clinic wanting dental implants but are afraid of what they will have to pay. When Dr. Rabinovich inspects the patient’s mouth and explains how he can help, we’ve seen how this calms a patient’s nerves. Sometimes the damage isn’t as bad as they think. And the solution is more affordable than they realize. If extensive work is needed, our clinic staff reviews the patient’s financial situation and develops an affordable monthly payment plan.
Again, the cost of dental implants will depend on the amount of surgery and care required. Sometimes patients require bone grafting or several extractions of bad teeth. A full mouth restoration may be the answer, or all-on-four dental implants. None of our patients need to guess what dental implant treatment will cost them once they’ve had a full oral evaluation and discussion. One thing our patients can absolutely count on: not regretting a long-term investment for a healthy, beautiful smile!
