{"id":1144,"date":"2012-10-22T18:50:19","date_gmt":"2012-10-22T18:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vancouverbcdentalimplants.ca\/?p=1144"},"modified":"2012-10-22T18:50:19","modified_gmt":"2012-10-22T18:50:19","slug":"dental-implants-reduce-long-term-dental-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalmarketingblogs.com\/?p=1144","title":{"rendered":"How Dental Implants Can Reduce Long-Term Dental Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dental<\/a>Some patients automatically rule out dental implants when they hear the upfront cost, but the alternatives may not actually be as budget-friendly as they seem at first.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re calculating the costs associated with each potential treatment option, it\u2019s important to consider all associated expenses throughout your lifetime rather than just focusing on the initial price tag.<\/p>\n

Dental implants offer a level of stability<\/strong> that is unmatched by other tooth replacement methods, and this characteristic benefits a patient\u2019s pocketbook in a number of ways. First of all, with dental implants, the jawbone\u2019s structure remains constant, and the appliance will always be a good fit.<\/p>\n

In comparison, dentures need to be refitted and relined periodically as the jaw changes shape because the biological teeth\u2019s root structures are absent. Eventually, the jawbone may shift so dramatically that the patient has to spring for a completely new denture.<\/p>\n

A dental implant can be a cost-effective replacement<\/a> for a single tooth, too. For example, it\u2019s harder to keep the gum line clean underneath a fixed dental bridge, so harmful bacteria may collect in that area and lead to periodontal disease, which can require expensive treatments. Tooth and bone loss can result, creating the need for additional restorations or procedures. Dental implants are cleaned and flossed just like biological teeth, eliminating that problem.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s understandable that many patients may not have the money on hand to pay for dental implants. To give as many patients as possible access to this treatment, an implant dentist may also offer financing options to help patients spread the cost of a dental implant over a number of years when they can\u2019t afford to pay for it in one lump sum.<\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t think you can afford a dental implant, keep an open mind and talk to your implant dentist about financing options. Also be sure to consider the lifetime costs of the alternatives, and in doing so, you may find out that dental implants will actually save you money over the long haul.<\/p>\n

To learn more about your options, contact the office of Dr. Bernard Jin, serving Surrey and neighboring areas, at 604-229-2824.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Some patients automatically rule out dental implants when they hear the upfront cost, but the alternatives may not actually be as budget-friendly as they seem at first. When you\u2019re calculating the costs associated with each potential treatment option, it\u2019s important to consider all associated expenses throughout your lifetime rather than just focusing on the initial … Continue reading How Dental Implants Can Reduce Long-Term Dental Costs<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1144","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dentalmarketingblogs.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1144","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dentalmarketingblogs.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dentalmarketingblogs.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dentalmarketingblogs.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dentalmarketingblogs.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1144"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dentalmarketingblogs.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1144\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dentalmarketingblogs.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1144"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dentalmarketingblogs.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1144"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dentalmarketingblogs.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1144"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}