Yes, dental implants are more expensive than traditional dentures, but the long-term benefits far outweigh the initial cost. We at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch CA want you to understand the benefits of implants.
When natural teeth are missing, traditional dentures and bridgework can restore your ability to eat and speak well, but they lack the stability and longevity of implants.
The first-time cost of implants is often much higher than replacing dentures again and again would be. But considering the years you’ll likely keep your implant(s), the cost is well worth it.
Benefits of dental implants
There are many benefits to replacing missing teeth with dental implants. Here are a few of them.
Long-term stability - Missing teeth not only impact your appearance, but also your speech and chewing abilities. Traditional dentures and bridgework are lightweight, which cause them to become loose and unstable as you eat, speak, laugh and repeat. But dental implants are anchored into the bone where teeth are rooted. They’re much more stable than other restorations.
How well they last depends on several factors, including the type of implant, how well your body accepts it and how well you take care of it.
In fact, some studies have shown that implants can survive up to 30 years or more!
Improved speech - Chewing hard foods and certain utensils can cause dentures and bridgework to shift, which affects your speech. This issue is avoided when you have implants because the implants stabilize your mouth and allow you to speak more clearly.
Extended longevity means more savings - Imagine how much you’d spend over 20 or 30 years to replace dentures four or five times. That sum is just a small portion of what implant surgery costs upfront, but think of the ongoing savings you’ll have by having a durable, long-lasting solution to missing teeth
First-rate eating experience - Without teeth, dentures can be difficult to put in and take out, and they may cause unwanted food traps that spoil the experience of eating. Implants allow you to enjoy your meals like you used to by preventing food traps and allowing you to speak easily while eating.
Implants can be highly beneficial and the long term and short term benefits are worth the initially high price point. We at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch CA want you to know that we offer only the highest quality services. Contact us today.