Having a million-dollar smile doesn’t have to cost you a million dollars. There has never been a better time to finally – and permanently – fix your missing or damaged teeth. Advancements in technology, a competitive market and a variety of payment options make dental implants more affordable for seniors than ever.
If you’re one of the 36 million Americans who have no teeth or one of the 120 million missing at least one tooth, you might have considered dental implants.
For many of the millions of Americans who desperately need dental implants, money gets in the way. According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), the total cost to replace just one tooth can range from $3,000 to $4,500. That’s a considerable amount of money. It adds up fast if you need to take care of more than one tooth, let alone your entire mouth. But here’s the deal -- you run the risk of creating more damage and increasing the cost of care if you don’t find a way to pay for dental implants.
If you need to replace multiple teeth or your entire mouth with dental implants, the cost can range from $30,000 to $75,000. Needless to say, that’s a lot of money. But we have a tendency to think it’s not worth it or we’re somehow getting ripped off by greedy dentists. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Getting dental implants is a complex process that requires practitioner skill and precision and components that are built to last.
A simple fear-free procedure can change the lives of countless individuals who suffer with the shame of tooth loss or permanent tooth damage.
It’s safe to say that a considerable segment of the population doesn’t like visiting the dentist. Maybe you can relate? Warranted or not, dentists trigger fear. Fear over the anticipated pain associated with getting dental work done. And fear over the high cost of getting that work done. Who wants to pay a ton of money for a painful and unpleasant experience? If this describes your mindset, your fear is, theoretically, justified. However, when you think about visiting the dentist from a practical standpoint, letting your fear control you can cause long-term problems that pale in comparison.