At Carefree Dentistry, Dr. Christine Gonzalez and Dr. Ryan Cicero are committed to helping individuals suffering from tooth loss experience a better quality of life with dental implants. With more than 3 million people living with these permanent prosthetics and enjoying their unique advantages, it is no surprise that the number of implant surgical placements continues to grow each year. If you are weighing your options when it comes to tooth replacement and need additional encouragement to help you move closer to a more permanent and longer-lasting solution, we invite you to contact us and review the following benefits of dental implants in Phoenix below:
Eating your favorite foods will no longer be a struggle, as dental implants make it possible to eat with ease. Harder textures can be difficult for denture-wearers, but the improved bite force and chewing power offered with dental implants make eating much easier.
You will enjoy better oral health because brushing, flossing, and rinsing are a breeze. Unlike dentures that require you to remove your prosthetic, brush with alternative products and take extra precautions to avoid damage, dental implants act just like regular teeth and can be cleaned with the same materials you use every day. Not to mention, because of the ease of cleaning, you will reduce your risk for tooth decay and gum disease.
Life will be much more enjoyable with dental implants in Phoenix because you’ll be free to show off your new teeth without anyone ever noticing the difference between your real and artificial teeth. Statistics show that 20% of denture-wearers are afraid to smile while 10% admit to avoiding social gatherings. With dental implants, you’ll be able to embrace a better quality of life because of the renewed confidence you will have in your smile.
If you want to avoid oral sores and irritation, you can’t go wrong with dental implants. They’re far more comfortable than dentures or fixed bridges and will not require adjustments because of changing facial shape, which can result in traditional prosthetics no longer fitting properly.
If you want to avoid oral sores and irritation, you can’t go wrong with dental implants. They’re far more comfortable than dentures or fixed bridges and will not require adjustments because of changing facial shape, which can result in traditional prosthetics no longer fitting properly.
Your dental implants are firmly placed within the jawbone, making it nearly impossible for your prosthetics to slip or fall out when eating or speaking. Not to mention, this surgical placement allows for continuous stimulation to your jawbone – a factor that can only be attained with dental implants.
Most dental implants are made of titanium, which is ideal for fusing with the bone. As a result, they are capable of remaining firmly in place for a lifetime as long as you properly care for and maintain them throughout your life.
When placed by a trusted implant dentist in Phoenix, the success rate for dental implants is 98%. After 10 years, the rate is between 90-95%, making it a far superior method of tooth replacement.
You will spend much less over your lifetime with dental implants than you will with dentures or fixed bridges. The reasons are that you will not need adjustments or replacements every 5-10 years, you won’t require special cleaning solutions, and you will not need to worry about buying dental adhesives to keep your prosthetics in place.
Dental implants have a higher up-front cost than traditional restorations for a number of reasons, including the fact that every step of the treatment process is custom-tailored to fit your needs. They’re still an amazing investment, though! During your initial consultation with your implant dentist in Phoenix, we’ll outline each portion of the procedure along with the details about pricing.
One major cost-determining factor of dental implant treatment is whether you require any preparatory procedures before you can move forward with your surgery, like a sinus lift, bone graft, or tooth extraction. Fortunately, in many cases, dental insurance should cover a portion of the cost of these procedures, but that depends on your individual plan. Following any preliminary treatments, you’ll then undergo dental implant surgery, which will incur a separate fee.
There are several different parts to your dental implants in Phoenix, including the implants themselves, the abutments, and the restorations. Each portion of your implant will be placed at a different time, and to make this process more affordable, you won’t have to pay for the appointments until they occur. This allows many of our patients to budget more easily because they don’t need to pay a large sum of money up-front. Additionally, there are several different materials that you’ll be able to choose from that all have different costs, such as zirconia or titanium dental implants, ceramic or porcelain restorations, etc.
Finally, your dental implant restoration will incur its own separate cost. During your consultation, we’ll outline what type of prosthetic we recommend and the different types of materials it can be made from, along with their cost. We’re happy to work with your budget and discuss the pros and cons of your different options in depth.
Unfortunately, it’s rarely if ever the case that dental implant treatment is covered by your dental insurance. However, depending on the type of insurance you have, a portion of your treatment may be covered, such as a preparatory procedure or your restoration. The best way to find out is to contact your insurance company directly and ask. If you need help doing this, our team will be glad to help.
In addition to accepting dental insurance, our team at Carefree Dentistry also offers additional financing through CareCredit as well as our in-house dental plan. With CareCredit, you can enjoy flexible monthly payment plans with little to no interest, and with our dental plan, you can receive discounts on your procedure along with all of your basic preventive care for the year. All you have to do is pay one flat fee for coverage. Contact us today if you’d like to learn more about either of these options.