No need to tell us to do a spell check; we meant what we said. When you compare the cost and all the other variables, investing in dental implants can cost less in the long run. Consider this: a pair of dentures can last around 5 to 8 years before they require replacement.
The average cost for a pair of premium dentures can run up over $6,000.00 in the Bay Area. Sure, there is the low-cost option for around $500, but those may wear out faster. We are talking about removable dentures requiring extra steps every day to ensure they are usable and the mouth remains healthy. They are not as easy to maintain as regular teeth – which only require daily brushing and flossing. Dentures cost can add up because they also need regular purchases of products such as pastes, tablets, adhesives, and special denture brushes.
Now consider not only how short those dentures can last, but the amount of work it will take out of your life every day to maintain them. The cost of your time and effort is just as valuable as the price of the product. This is where dental implants begin to make more sense.
Dental implants aren’t always about looks
Sure, dental implants can be used to improve a person’s confidence in their smile, and that’s why most people see it as a ‘cosmetic’ procedure. And we love helping our patients feel their best with a beautiful, brilliant smile! But there are many of our patients who experience tooth loss as a quality-of-life issue.
For example a car wreck on a Bay Area roadway can instantly ruin a driver’s mouth. Several teeth can be knocked out and the jawbone and face could experience trauma too. The result is someone who may not even recognize themselves. And their ability to speak, chew, or breathe has been shattered. In these cases, dental and medical insurance could be available to help cover some or all of the costs. And when it requires a specialist in maxillofacial and dental implants, Dr. Alex Rabinovich is the oral surgeon to talk to!
When patients visit Dr. Rabinovich for a consultation, he’ll complete a thorough examination and suggest the best option for success. Sometimes it can be All-on-Four dental implants, which result in a row of new teeth in one visit. Once the right path has been chosen, his financial team speaks with the patient to review payment options. If oral surgery has been deemed medically necessary, an insurance policy could pay 50% or more depending on the situation. This means oral surgery is essential to restoring a patient’s health. Situations that qualify may include facial trauma which Dr. Rabinovich is qualified for. He might have to schedule reconstructive jaw surgery first, while preparing the mouth for dental implants. Medically necessary oral surgery applies to other serious dental injuries impacting the mouth too. For example removing a tumor in the jaw problems or correcting a congenital disability. In all these cases, the patient can’t live a normal life because of their oral situation. And they may not want to manage the extra daily steps for dentures.
Dental implants look and behave like real teeth. Plus, they require normal dental check-ups like regular teeth too. We are here to discuss All-on-four dental implants and other options for an easier, long-term oral life that makes sense.
