In need of dental Implants...?

Question

I recently had 3 teeth extracted and would like to get dental implants. My dentist advised that at my age (23) these would be better than bridges. I know most dental insurance does not cover this procedure and the price for an implant is just not realistic for me at this point in my life. Is there any program or dentist that does these for a cheaper price? what are my options?

Answer 1

Check to see if there is a dental school in your area.  They need practice and are quite reasonable

Answer 2

I would go to a local dental school in your area.  The provide high quality care because their grades depend on it.  They are also supervised by some of the best dentists in the country.  I agree with your dentist and would reccomend implants over bridges.  They act like a regular tooth, will never decay and you can floss inbetween them.  Bridges also function well but are at risk for periodontal disease and decay.  Some insurances are now partially covering implants or at least the crown for the implant.  Speak to someone in your human resources department and they may be able to help you.  If this isn't an option than I would pick one area to do a year.  You can maximize any coverage that way, and its not a huge out of pocket expense all at once.  Also the treatment time for each implant is at least 6 months so you have some time to pay for each one.  There is also a company called carecredit.  They are a company offering no interest loans for dental and medical procedures.  You can find their website at www.carecredit.com

Answer 3

You could also use a combination of your insurance for the crown, and carecredit financing for the out of pocket costs, if your dental office will allow you to. Do you have insurance or looking to get insurance? Also did the financial coordinator at the office check with your insurance to find out thta they don't cover implants?

-I know that some dentists would rather do them all at the same time, but if you spread it across a couple of years it will help use the benefits that you do have.

If you don't have insurance yet, you could look into dental discount plans, as insurance usually doesn't cover any treatment on a tooth that was extracted before you had their coverage. If you would like more info on the discount plan, I could find out for you if the one that I work with has your doctor as participating and give you the info.

Answer 4

Dental implant surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.

Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, Lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.

They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

http://www.indianhealthguru.com

Hope this helps.