If you need to replace one or more missing teeth, but are on a tight budget, you may think it’s a better value to skip the dental implants and choose dentures or a dental bridge instead. But the truth is, while other methods may be more affordable up front, dental implants may just be a better value overall. Here’s why.
Maintenance Costs
When you wear dentures, you can expect regular maintenance costs such as denture cleansers and soaks. Furthermore, you’ll also need to account for the time it takes to care for them. After all, time is money. You should also be prepared to remove them after each meal and brush and floss them completely to ensure they don’t smell bad, look dirty, or become damaged.
With dental implants, you can brush and floss them with the rest of your natural teeth, using the same toothbrush, dental floss, and toothpaste for your entire smile!
Repair Costs
With dentures, it is important to remove them each night when you go to bed and leave them soaking in a glass of denture soak or water until you’re ready to wear them again. If you don’t, they could dry out and become warped or cracked, requiring a complete replacement. Furthermore, should you drop them and break them during cleaning, you will need to return to the dentist to have them repaired if it’s even possible. The same is true for if they stop fitting properly. In those cases, you’ll likely need to have them relined, which is another additional cost.
Dental implants remain permanently attached to the jaw, so there’s no way (or need) to remove them for cleaning. This means that there is no risk of damaging them by dropping them, or by them drying out outside of your mouth.
Replacement Costs
Dentures and dental bridges weren’t designed to last forever. In fact, with regular use most will need to be replaced every five to ten years. Conversely, with dental implants you won’t need to worry about buying new prosthetics. With proper care and use, your new restorations will last a lifetime, eliminating the need to spend time and money on frequent upgrades and updates.
Remember, while dental implants may cost more initially, they will pay for themselves in saved time and money on expenses like repairs, maintenance, and replacement that are required with other restorations. To learn more about how these dynamic prosthetics can benefit you, please schedule a consultation with your dentist today!
About Our Practice
At Advanced Dental Treatment Center, Dr. Carini, Dr. Farr, and Dr. Wagner want to help you save time, money, and your beautiful smile with the help of dental implants. If you’re ready to replace lost teeth with a durable, natural-looking permanent solution and finally ditch the dentures for good, schedule an appointment for a dental implant consultation today. You can book through our website, or call us directly at 414-209-7465.