Dental Implants – Kent, WA

Day-to-Day Benefits

Naturally enough, you’re most likely to notice implants’ day-to-day benefits. These include the following:

• An Outstanding Smile – Because implants are made from dental-grade porcelain, they look beautiful and seamlessly blend with your other teeth. As such, you can trust them to look highly lifelike and natural. Most people can’t even tell them apart from your regular teeth.
• High Confidence – With your grin fully restored, feeling more confident in your looks is natural. Consequently, implants tend to boost one’s self-esteem and body image.

• Better Chewing – Unlike dentures or bridges, implants actually fuse with your jawbone. Their doing so means they restore much of your bite force. From there, you can enjoy your favorite foods once again.
• Easy Maintenance – It doesn’t take much to keep implants functional. Generally, you just need to clean them as you would natural teeth. So, remember to brush them twice daily and floss them once daily. Furthermore, make sure to rinse them with mouthwash as needed.

Health Benefits

The perks of implants don’t stop at everyday conveniences. As it happens, implant treatment also confers health benefits. With time, then, you’re likely to experience:

• Improved Nutrition – In restoring your bite force (see above), implants expand your potential dietary choices. That means they’ll help you ingest more and better nutrients for your body.
• A Stronger Jawbone – Left untreated, losing teeth will make your jaw degrade. That decline could then result in facial collapse – a condition that greatly ages your face. However, implants can prevent and even reverse the jaw’s loss of bone tissue.
• Natural Tooth Support – Besides weakening your jaw, tooth loss can tilt your other teeth. After all, newly-made smile gaps pull surrounding chompers towards themselves. With that said, implants fill the spaces and therefore stop the tilting.

Long-term Benefits

Lastly, implants have long-term benefits that make treatment a worthy purchase. In particular, review those listed below:

• Low Chance of Failure – After placement, implants are usually successful for a long period. Their ten-year success rate, notably, is higher than 95%.
• Little-to-No Replacement – The average implant lasts 15-20 years, while a well-maintained one can have a lifespan of over 30 years. Either way, it follows that this treatment doesn’t involve very many follow-up visits – some patients even use the same implants for a lifetime.
• Cost-Effectiveness – Compared to other restorations, implants save you money in the long run. Their longevity, you see, results in few (if any) replacement or repair fees. Meanwhile, dentures and bridges only last 5-7 years and therefore involve regular (and costly) repairs.

Preliminary Treatments & Dental Implant Surgery

Your consultation is your first step to replacing your lost teeth. Your implant dentist in Kent will examine your mouth and review a CT scan of your oral tissues and structures. They’ll learn more about your medical history, including any medications you’re taking. Based on their findings, they may recommend preliminary treatments, like periodontal therapy, tooth extractions, or bone grafting, which may be covered under your dental insurance.

After healing from any preliminary procedures, you’ll have your implant placement surgery. Your dentist will use sedation or anesthesia to keep you comfortable, which will be included in your estimate.

The Parts of Your Dental Implant

The amount you’ll pay will also be determined by the number of teeth you’re treating. You must pay for each part needed to replace your teeth, which will include:

• Implant Post: Titanium posts are surgically placed into the jawbone to replicate roots.
• Abutment: Each implant post will require an abutment to attach your restoration.
• Restoration: You’ll need either a crown, bridge, or denture.

Since your treatment is performed in multiple steps, you won’t have to come up with a lump sum. You can pay for each phase individually, giving you more time to pay.

How Dental Implants Can Save You Money

Dental implants might cost more upfront than traditional methods, but they are the most cost-effective overall. They can last for decades, not a few years, so you won’t have to budget for replacements. Dental implants are also the only solution to preserve your jawbone to avoid common issues caused by tooth loss. You won’t need costly procedures later to save even more money down the road.

Does My Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?

Your dental insurance won’t cover the entire cost, but it can be used to lower the amount you’ll pay for certain steps in your plan, like your consultation, prep work, or restoration. You can use your annual allowance after meeting your deductible. A member of our team will work on your behalf with your dental insurance to maximize your coverage. We’ll explain how your benefits are being used and your options for any remaining balance.

Making Dental Implants Affordable

Our office accepts many payment options to keep your new smile within your budget, including:

• Traditional Payments: We accept all traditional payment methods, including cash, personal checks, and credit cards.
• Special Offers: We routinely run promotions for select services.
• Monthly Payments: Pay using monthly installments through a third-party financing company, like CareCredit.

If you have any questions about your payment options, contact our office today to speak with a member of our team.