How Affordable Dental Implants Can Replace Lost Teeth

The prospect of living without a tooth can be a daunting one. Besides hampering your smile, a missing tooth affects how you chew, talk, and diminishes your overall confidence. Luckily, at Hanford Family Dental Center, in Hanford, California, we provide numerous affordable tooth restoration services. One such service is dental implants which can fix your "gappy" smile and restore your confidence.

What are dental implants?

While you can consider dentures and bridges to replace your missing teeth, dental implants are ideal when looking for a permanent solution. But what is a dental implant? Ideally, a dental implant doesn't replace your entire tooth. Instead, a dental implant is a titanium screw that acts as a tooth root, providing a firm anchorage for dentures, crowns, or bridges.

What to expect from the dental implants procedure

When you visit our clinic for a teeth replacement procedure, you will be in the good hands of Dr. Nikunj Raiyani , who has placed hundreds of implants during his dentistry career. Should Dr. Raiyani give you the go-ahead for dental implants after an in-depth examination of your dental health and medical history, he will surgically place a titanium screw (implant post) in your jawbone.

While this might sound scary, it's done under anesthesia, so expect minimal discomfort. And since the implant post is made of biocompatible material, after about six months, it fuses with the jawbone through a process called osseointegration. After fusion, you will visit our clinic again for the installation of a crown, bridges, or dentures.

A while ago, patients with excessive bone loss weren't suitable candidates for dental implants . However, modern dentistry through bone reconstruction helps boost bone tissue formation to ensure implants are successfully installed, even in patients with severe bone loss.

Benefits of dental implants

Whereas dental implants call for time and financial investment, a dental implant is a go-to procedure for many patients because it yields the below advantages:

• Are versatile to address numerous teeth imperfections
• Dental implants prevent adjacent teeth from shifting
• Implants restore speech ability
• Implants rejuvenate your smile and self-esteem
• They prevent a sunken face due to missing teeth
• They don't interfere with adjacent teeth
• Dental implants have a high success rate

Additionally, with proper care, dental implants should last for a lifetime! And the good thing is that maintaining dental implants isn't that difficult. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, avoiding abrasive toothpaste, and reducing alcohol and smoking, are adequate measures to ensure your dental implants last now and for years to come

Dental implants cost

The cost of dental implants can vary significantly. The price depends on the number of implants and the extent of the procedure (is bone reconstruction necessary?). The cost of a single implant can be anywhere between $1,500 and $6,000 without insurance.

While the cost might appear high, this shouldn't discourage you from getting implants. You can explore our affordable dental payment options and choose a plan that suits your budget.

Affordable teeth replacement services in Hanford, California

Have you had enough of smiling less because of a lost tooth? At Hanford Family Dental Center, we can fix your missing tooth. All you need to do is dial (559) 530-8080 to book an appointment with Dr. Nikunj Raiyani. He will place high-quality implants that will withstand the test of time.