{"id":497,"date":"2019-03-30T20:31:10","date_gmt":"2019-03-30T20:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=497"},"modified":"2019-04-02T20:32:46","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T20:32:46","slug":"dental-implants-houston-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/dental-implants-houston-30\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Dental Implants Cost So Much?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_85070301-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"attractive woman sitting on a park bench\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_85070301-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_85070301-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_85070301.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you are missing or on the brink of losing teeth and have started your research into how to have them replaced, you probably know that dental implants in Houston are a wonderful option for regaining your complete smile. You may have also discovered that this method comes at a higher cost than fixed bridges or dentures &#8212; and that may leave you wondering why <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/affordable-dental-implants-houston.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental implants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are so expensive. The answer is simple: because nothing else is as high in quality or success.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental Implant Placement<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental implants cost more than other options simply because the procedure is more intensive. First of all, they require surgical placement from a trained oral surgeon or implant dentist. Plus, only the highest-quality materials and tools will be used to help ensure that the implant procedure is maximally successful. \u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process looks like this:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dentist will evaluate the extent of the tooth loss and take special scans of your jaw to determine what the ideal placement of the implant posts is<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During an oral surgery in a separate appointment, the implant posts are surgically placed beneath the gum line<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four to six months later, the implant posts are uncovered and the crown, bridge, or denture is affixed on top<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With proper care and maintenance, the dental implant-retained prosthesis can stay stable and secure for a lifetime to come. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors Affecting the Cost of Dental Implants<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way to find out how much your dental implant procedure will cost is to schedule an appointment with an experienced implant dentist. There is one one-size-fits-all sticker price for this procedure &#8212; and the total cost of yours will depend on a few factors, including the following:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where in the jaw the missing teeth are located<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of dental implants that are required<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The health of your jaw bone<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional considerations, like needing more sedation\/anesthesia, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Make Dental Implants More Affordable<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though dental implants cost more than other options in tooth replacement, that doesn\u2019t mean you should have to stress about how to pay for them. Your implant dentist or oral surgeon can discuss how to make dental implants fit comfortably within your budget. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental insurance usually does not cover the cost of the dental implant procedure, but certain portions of the treatment may be eligible &#8212; like the crown itself or a bone grafting procedure that you need in the lead-up to implant placement. Third-party financing through CareCredit can also make it easier by allowing you to make smaller, convenient payments at the pace that suits your budget best. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter the cost of Houston dental implants, they are worth the investment! Don\u2019t wait to find out if you are eligible and how you can get started. \u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the Practice<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drs. Steve Koo and Thomas Weil of Piney Point Dental Implant Center offer excellence in implant dentistry. They encourage patients in need of tooth replacement to schedule a consultation to discuss dental implants. Contact this team by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/contact-us.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calling (713) 597-7340 today. <\/span><\/i><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you are missing or on the brink of losing teeth and have started your research into how to have them replaced, you probably know that dental implants in Houston are a wonderful option for regaining your complete smile. You may have also discovered that this method comes at a higher cost than fixed bridges or dentures &#8212; and that may leave you wondering why dental implants are so expensive. The answer is simple: because nothing else is as high in quality or success. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/dental-implants-houston-30\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-497","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Do Dental Implants Cost So Much?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental implants in Houston come at a higher cost than other options in tooth replacement. 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