How Much Does Tooth Replacement Cost?

More than 120 million people have lost at least one permanent tooth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. Many of those people pursue tooth replacement as a means of addressing lost teeth.

Despite dental implants having existed for decades, many Americans don’t know much about them. How many appointments do they take? How many teeth can you replace?

Have you lost a tooth? Would you like to know how to replace a missing tooth? Have you started worrying about what to expect?

This article will help you get to grips with tooth replacement options. Keep reading for more on tooth replacement procedures.

Tooth Replacement

The primary option for replacing a tooth is called a dental implant. A dental implant screws into your jawbone and provides a new socket and post for a synthetic tooth to use. This tooth feels similar to the genuine article and helps prevent the bone loss and sagging gums associated with lost teeth.

For details on missing tooth replacement with dental implants and what the process entails, you can read more here.

Alternatives to Implants

While dental implants represent a true tooth replacement, bridges and dentures have been around even longer. Like implants, bridges and dentures provide a new chewing surface within the mouth. If you can’t afford a true replacement tooth, these make solid alternatives.

Bridges

The bridge procedure involves creating a dental prosthesis that mounts on adjacent teeth. This process requires shaving down the nearby teeth so they can serve as an effective mount. In some cases, a bridge can instead bond to healthy nearby teeth with resin.

Depending on how many teeth have been damaged or removed and where the teeth are, dentists use different bridge styles. Those that require shaving down existing teeth, however, replace tooth material with a new crown so you retain a full chewing surface.

Dentures

Dentures can replace some or all teeth. They also replace some of the tissues surrounding the teeth. The process consists of removing any remaining teeth and allowing the tissue to heal for two to three months. After this, you can use dentures.

Some dentures use implant posts for support. This gives them better stability and a feel closer to natural teeth while in use.

Costs

Dental implants carry the highest tooth replacement cost. The cost for a dental implant can climb to thousands of dollars. Related procedures, such as rebuilding the nearby jaw, can add to this cost as well.

A full denture can cost as little as $600, though quality dentures can reach more than $10,000. Average costs hover around $3,000.

Dental bridges usually cost between $1,500 and $5,000. The specifics of your procedure and the cost of living in your area can adjust this cost.

Smile for You

Regardless of which tooth replacement option you choose, having the confidence to smile again and the ability to eat your favorite foods is worth a lot. Contact your dentist or prosthodontist and figure out which option best suits your medical and financial situation.

Looking for more ways you can invest in your health? Crack open a few of our health articles for more ideas.

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