After learning of the cost of dental implants, many patients have a single question: Are they covered by my insurance? While this might seem like a yes-or-no question, the answer is not-so simple. Coverage of dental implant surgery can depend on whether medical insurance, dental insurance or both could apply to the procedure. Just how much an insurance […]
Continue ReadingMore and more people are getting dental implants to replace missing teeth. They’re a long-term solution that is imbedded in your jawbone, just like your natural teeth. They even go your natural teeth one better, since they can’t develop cavities. Plus, unlike fixed bridges or removable dentures, dental implants will not affect neighboring healthy […]
Continue ReadingOnce you and your general dentist have decided that a restoration with a dental implant is the treatment option for you, you are left with an often confusing decision. Questions like “Should I see a specialist?”, “How much does it cost?”, and “Can I be asleep for the procedure?” often come up. The answers are […]
Continue ReadingMany people who have lost teeth or are going to lose teeth are faced with the difficult decision of what to do once the tooth has been removed. Several options exist including leaving the space where the tooth used to be open, removable appliances such as dentures, bridgework or crowns also referred to as fixed […]
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