Invest In The Future Of Your Oral Health With Dental Implants

With appropriate care, this tooth replacement option can last for twenty years or more. Read on….

Understandably, when our patients are considering dental restorations or cosmetic improvements, price can be a factor. For those used to NHS prices, some of the treatments might seem a little on the pricey side for some. One of the reasons for this is that private dental fees are not subsidised and the full cost of the treatment has to be met by the patient. This especially applies where a cosmetic treatment is sought.

Amongst the cosmetic and restorative dental treatments that we offer our Burton and Ashby patients, there is one in particular which can sometimes raise eyebrows and that is dental implants. This sophisticated procedure not only uses expensive materials which are essential for a successful placement, but it also has to factor in the additional years of training required, making this one of the more costly treatments that we offer. We do understand why this might deter a few patients of Alexandra Dental Care, but there are many good reasons why we recommend looking beyond the ‘headline’ cost of this treatment.

Aren’t there cheaper tooth replacement options?

Yes there are. Both a bridge and dentures will not typically have the same initial financial outlay, but nor do they provide the level of strength and longevity of dental implants. User experiences vary with both dentures and bridges but some wearers will regularly avoid certain foods because they are difficult to eat, and in the case of dentures, can cause them to move around in the mouth, causing potential embarrassment and sore gums.

It should also be said that whilst these have a cheaper initial outlay, both dentures and bridges are more likely to require maintenance in the future, whereas good quality dental implants shouldn’t, providing that you have taken care of them and your oral health in general.

Are dental implants worth it?

In our optionion, yes they are. Teeth implants, unlike bridges and dentures, provide a replacement tooth root as well as the crown section above the gum line. This means that they provide a significant amount of additional stability and will not come loose once fully integrated with the jawbone. This means that you can eat the most challenging foods without any problem at all. Even sticky toffees will present no problem to a healthy dental implant.

Cleaning is much easier too and all you need to do is brush as you normally would, floss around the implant to minimise the risk of periodontitis and peri-implantitis, and, of course, see the hygienist at Alexandra Dental Care at regular intervals as you should do anyway if you want to have healthy gums.

Cost effectiveness

The fact is that whilst implants are often initially more costly than other options, not only do they require less fiddly cleaning and are more practical, but they also last for a long time. Healthy dental implants can last for twenty years and it is not uncommon for them to last even longer. If you divide the cost of your implants over that sort of time, we think you will agree that they do offer very good value for money, especially given their other benefits.

Our Burton and Ashby patients should also be aware that we can help by offering a number of finance plans which will help you to spread the cost of your treatment and will hopefully help to make them more widely available.

If you have any questions about the implants themselves, the treatment or payment for them, please call us on 01283 216347 and our friendly team will be pleased to help.

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