The Cost of NOT Choosing Dental Implants

For many patients who are considering dental implants, cost is a major deterrent. Dental implants are not cheap. However, when looking at the long-term return on this smile investment combined with the cost of missing or infected teeth, the price becomes extremely reasonable.

If you qualify for dental implants, you are likely already suffering from missing teeth or you have one or more teeth that need to be extracted. Underneath most loose or non-viable teeth is the presence of infection. Oral infection not only destroys the surrounding tissues and bone, but it can also enter into your blood stream and affect your overall health. Oral infection has been linked to major systemic diseases including the following:

• Stroke
• Heart attack
• Aspiration pneumonia
• Liver infection
• Brain, Kidney and Bone infection
• Hardening of the arteries
• Complications with diabetes
• Meningitis

Not only are these serious health conditions to endure, but they can be costly to manage or treat. Choosing to replace an extensively decayed or infected tooth with a dental implant can restore your smile and protect your body health.

If you already have missing teeth and are not facing the threat of oral infection, you are still at risk for future complications and associated expense. Without a natural tooth and tooth root, your jaw bone will begin to deteriorate. This leads to premature facial aging, bone loss and gum disease. In addition, missing teeth cause neighboring teeth to shift out of position, which disrupts your bite alignment and can trigger TMJ problems. Dental implants not only replace your tooth, but they also replace your tooth root so that jaw bone atrophy is prevented.

While there are notable expenses associated with missing teeth and/or infected teeth, there is a quality of life factor that also must be considered with dental implants. Many patients report that their dental implants provide priceless advantages such as restored self-confidence, dietary freedom and more. Dental implants are the most secure tooth replacement option that looks, feels and functions like your natural teeth. Before you shy away due to cost, consider all of the benefits and savings that dental implants can provide in the long-term.