After careful consideration and research, you have decided that dental implants are what is right for you and your situation. The only problem now is, how can you possibly afford to have a procedure like this done? Everyone you have talked to proclaims how expensive a procedure dental implants are, which may make you question, is it really worth it?

It might surprise you to hear that dental implants may cost less than other forms of treatment available to restore teeth. The reasoning behind a lot of the cost issues with dental implant procedures has a great deal to do with the dentists providing the services.

Choose a Periodontist you can trust.

Any dentist will tell you that they are more than willing and capable of doing implants, because they know there is a high profit off of these procedures. But the way to get the lowest possible cost for your dental implant procedure is to contact a certified dental implant expert like Doctors Darrin A. Rapoport and Ralf F. Shuler of Pacific Northwest Periodontal. Our dentists are ‘credentialed implant dentists’ certified by the AAID, meaning they have documented amounts of education, training, and proven experience with dental implant procedures.This also means that they have knowledge and information available to keep your overall cost to a minimum.

Not only are both of our doctors credentialed, but they are both board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology, a status that only 10% of the periodontists in the U.S. have been able to achieve. This goes without saying that they are among the leaders of the industry and can be trusted to not only provide quality treatment, but among the most affordable.

Get examined before getting prices.

One thing to be vigilant of when getting prices for dental implants is if someone gives you a price without even seeing your mouth first. As the doctors at Pacific Northwest Periodontics will tell you, every procedure is unique to the person’s dental structure and issue. Dental implants are customized to fit your mouth, which means your price is quoted on a case-by-case basis after performing an oral exam.

Right now, you can receive a dental implant exam and consultation for $99 (normally a $590 value) at Pacific Northwest Periodontal.

 

 

Upfront Cost and Long Term Savings

When it comes to choosing between the other alternatives, another aspect to consider is the durability and duration of dental implants versus dentures and other methods. Besides the nuisance of having to constantly take dentures in and ouhyt to clean, they also last a maximum of 10 years before needing to be replaced according to dentists. Dental implants are a permanent teeth replacement solution meant to last upwards of 25 years. This means there are no repetitive costs involved after having your procedure done; making dental implants the best long term investment for your teeth replacement.

Although it may seem like a large upfront cost for a dental implant procedure, it can be affordable and will also save you more money in the future. In the meantime, there are an abundance of financing options available to aid in making the cost more bearable. At Pacific Northwest Periodontal, we work with special financing companies to help you receive your procedure when you need it, with zero percent interest available to those who qualify. We also are sure to get the most out of your insurance benefits so that your out of pocket expense is to a minimum.