The cost of dental implants seems high, but it can seem more reasonable when compared to other methods that don’t last as long. If you were to get a bridge or dentures, they would last about five to 10 years, depending on how well you take care of them. Then, they need to be replaced. When you take care of dental implants, they can last for the rest of your life. This may actually save you money over time, as the dental implants won’t have to be replaced again and again. 

Besides the cost of dental implants, there are a number of other differences between these methods of replacing teeth. When you have an implant replacing a tooth, the titanium post keeps your jawbone in place and shaped the way it has always been. However, when you replace teeth with a bridge or dentures, the bone does not stay intact. It will begin to deteriorate, and this will change the way your face looks, altering its shape. Many people choose to get dental implants to keep that bone intact and prevent deterioration that can make you look older. 

The cost of dental implants when you have dental insurance varies with the type of plan you have, the company issuing it and how much of your benefits you have already used for the year. It’s common for dental insurance to pay for part of the cost of dental implants and the insured then pays the rest of it. However, some plans don’t cover dental implants at all. It’s important to find out what kind of coverage you have, so you can factor that into the cost of dental implants. You can also check your health insurance to see if it will pay any of it.