{"id":66,"date":"2023-02-05T17:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-05T17:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/blog\/?p=66"},"modified":"2023-03-15T17:19:49","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T17:19:49","slug":"what-can-make-dental-implant-procedures-more-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/05\/what-can-make-dental-implant-procedures-more-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can Make Dental Implant Procedures More Expensive?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_333634595__1678900575_60715.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a smile\" class=\"wp-image-67\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are often recommended by dentists for tooth replacements, for quite a few reasons. They look and feel incredibly realistic, and they can last for decades if cared for properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as you may know, dental implants can be a little bit pricey. If you\u2019re looking to get dental implants soon, you may wonder how much that\u2019s likely to cost. The exact answer depends on a few factors. Here are some of the variables that can affect the price of your dental implant procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location of the Implant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Placing dental implants in certain locations can potentially make the procedure more expensive. Replacing a front tooth, for example, requires a level of care and planning that replacing a molar does not. That involves sophisticated techniques that may make the procedure a little bit more expensive than it would have been otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Number of Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the more implants you get, the more expensive getting implants may be. If you want to replace a mouth full of teeth, your dentist may not be able to do that with dental implants alone, or may recommend another tooth replacement option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the stability of dental implants to replace a mouth full of teeth, you may want to ask your dentist about implant-retained dentures, where a prosthetic is secured to a few dental implants that are placed strategically around the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Surgeries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that dental implant surgery tends to involve more than just placing the implant itself. For one, if you\u2019re replacing a tooth that needs to be extracted, the cost of that extraction could affect your bill at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you\u2019ve been missing a tooth for a long time, the area of the jaw where the tooth once sat may have shrunk due to underuse. In that case, you may need a bone graft before the dental implants can be placed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, those procedures are going to be helpful to you in their own right, so it may be a good idea to have them done whether you get implants or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all this in mind, it\u2019s worth reiterating that there\u2019s a reason that dental implants cost what they do. If you\u2019re looking for the best tooth replacement option at any price, there\u2019s no other way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Milton Hill Dental, we are passionate about providing our community with the highest-quality, comprehensive dental care. If you, like millions of people, have problems with your teeth, then we\u2019d be happy to help you get the comprehensive care that you deserve. We\u2019re a multi-specialty practice with early and late hours, meaning that we can offer you and your family whatever services you need without taking time out of your busy workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about dental implants, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymiltondentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (617) 696-4800.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental implants are often recommended by dentists for tooth replacements, for quite a few reasons. 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