How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?

Approximately how much does it cost per tooth for dental implants? I'm really not into the idea of dentures.

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Does Medicaid Cover Dental Implants?

I need a few teeth pulled, filled and implants to replace them. I can only pay with Medicaid. Who can I go to that would accept Medicaid?

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Dental Implants with Bone Loss on Jaw?

I have severe bone loss in my upper jaw, and the dentist wants to extract my teeth and give me dentures. I want dental implants, but with the amount...

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Dental Implants Recovery Time

I'm considering getting dental implants, but I wanted to know what the typical recovery time was? What kind of downtime can I expect -- how long will...

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Dental Implants Problems - What's Common

I'm considering getting dental implants, but I'm worried about side effects and complications. I've heard that they can cause nerve damage and even...

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How Many Teeth Can Be Replaced with Dental Implants?

My teeth are in really bad shape. I have missing teeth and the teeth I have left are not in the best condition. I am looking to replace quite a few...

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Dental Implant Prices: Why So Expensive?

I had an appointment with a dental implant office located in Chicago. They will put in four implants and attach an appliance. I will return in 6 to 9...

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Which Should Be Done First: Braces or a Tooth Implant?

I need to get a tooth implant. I also need braces. Which should be done first? Or does it matter? Appreciate your help, I am "so confused".

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Dental Implants for Reasonable Price?

My dentist wants almost $10,000.00 to do the lower right side of my mouth. Is it possible to get dental implants for a reasonable cost?

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Dental Implant Vs Braces

Hi Doctors, I am 28 years old. I have one missing molar on my lower jaw for 8 years. The teeth have shifted and I appear as angle. One dentist told...

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Mini Dental Implants - Mini Tooth Implant Tips

My research of mini dental implants leads me to beleive that they're preferrable and cost less than regular dental implants if you have a single tooth...

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Dental Implants Before and After Photos

I'm thinking about getting dental implants to replace two missing teeth. I'm looking at various doctor's before and after photos, but I'm not sure...

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How Long Will the Dental Implant Bridge Last?

When I was 14, I had a bike accident and knocked out my two front teeth, and chipped a tooth next to one of my front teeth. I had to get two false...

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Dental Implants Vs. Bridges: the Best Solution for Lost Tooth?

The NY TImes article "A Dental Shift: Implants Instead of Bridges" states: "In an overwhelming majority of cases, implants to replace...

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Why Are my Gums Black After Dental Implants Have Been Placed?

I just had two dental implants placed a month ago after missing two teeth for several years. I noticed that the gum tissue surrounding the two...

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Dental Implant After Braces?

Dear Doctor,I am Albana and I have had braces now for 9 months and I have to keep the braces for 3 more months. At this time my doctor wants to do an...

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Dental Implants Procedure

I need to have a tooth replaced, but it seems like there's a lot involved with having a dental implant put in. What's the procedure to create and...

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Smoking and Dental Implants with and Without Bone Grafts

How long after a patient quits smoking can implant treatment begin? 2 without bone grafting and 2 with. Thanks for your time.

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Dental Implant or Braces to Replace a Missing Molar?

I was giving 2 options by the dentist to replace an upper missing molar. One choice was an implant and the other choice was braces to close the space...

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When Can I Wear my Essix Retainer After Bone Graft/dental Implant Placement?

My dentist advised against wearing my flipper for a week after bone graft/dental implant surgery. When can I wear my essix retainer? Can I have one...

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Recommendations for Oral Surgeon with Reasonably Priced Dental Implants?

Five years ago, I lost my two front teeth after falling on a rock. Now I have braces on, the orthodontist told me to get my braces first then have my...

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Should Lower Second Molars Routinely Be Replaced with Implants?

Should Lower Second Molars Routinely Be Replaced with Implants?

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Getting a Dental Implant After Tooth Extraction

I extracted my root 2 mnth ago, should i have the implant immdtly or wait for it to heal?. Its the upper right 3rd tooth removed ( front) and there...

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Dental Implants Insurance

Does insurance cover dental implants? Would my health care insurance cover any of it, or is it strictly under dental insurance?

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Dental Implant for Correcting Underbite?

I had braces as a teen growing up and after they were removed one of my top teeth moved back to its original position causing me to have an underbite....

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Are MRI Scans Advised Against for Those Who Have Titanium Dental Implants?

What is the procedure for MRI scans and people who have titanium dental implants?

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The Screw Head of the Dental Implant Broke Off. Is This Common? How Difficult to Fix?

My husband is in the process of getting a dental implant. Each step has presented problems. The last part of the procedure that he had done involved...

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Replacing a Missing Molar

I had one bottom molar extracted about 15 years ago. The molar and the wisdom tooth behind that missing molar have since moved towards the front. I...

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Lumineers or Implants Best with Periodontal Disease?

For someone with chronic periodontal disease and bone loss, would it be best to use veneers to improve the look of the teeth or go directly for...

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TADs to Move Jaw Up?

An orthodontist told me that TADs can be used to shift the jaw/teeth up to slightly reduce a gummy smile (my teeth length is fine but my jaw...

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What Manufacturer is the Best for Dental Implants?

Is one manufacturer best than others when considering the type of 'post' for an implant procedure - i.e. OCO, Novel, 3i Biomet - I'm...

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Palatal Expander for Wider Arch

If your teeth are perfectly straight and aligned from braces when you were younger (16, now I am currently 21 almost 22) but you have an arch that is...

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What is the Success Rate for "All on Four" Dental Implants?

The all on four implants replace complete upper teeth with four titanium pins holding them. How can one insure they will not have a negative reaction...

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How Do I Find a Good Dental Implants Dentist?

I have a missing tooth (no adult tooth after I lost the baby tooth), and I'm thinking about having an implant to fill the gap. What should I look for...

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Dental Implants Odor - Inevitable Consequence?

I am having a crowned/root canal-treated lower molar extracted due to a possible decay issue, and it will likely be replaced with an implant. I have...

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Dental Implants or Dentures?

My grandparents both had dentures by the time they were in their late 60s. Are dental implants replacing dentures? If I replace my teeth as needed...

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How Much Does It Cost for Tooth Replacement

How much does it cost for tooth replacement, After becoming pregnant I had serious gum problems which has made the gum reseed on my bottom 2 teeth....

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Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors. Now Want Implants

I am ready to get implants for my congenitally missing lateral incisors. My gaps, #s 7 & 10, were considered too small for implants a few years...

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Does It Hurt to Have Dental Implants Placed?

Does It Hurt to Have Dental Implants Placed?

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Do I Need to Wait to Extract Tooth Before Implant?

I had a crown a root canal and crown placed on #14. I have had complications due to an abscess caused by an unsuccessful root canal. I was told by two...

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Smile Appearance or Implant - Which to Fix?

When I was a teen I had braces. When my braces came off I needed a root canal and an implant on the teeth where the bands were. I continued to wear my...

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Why Do I Suddenly Notice a Foul Odor Near my Implant Gumline?

I've had my implant and crown for approx 3 years. Just recently when I "rubbertip" the area (which I do daily), the typicaly bit of...

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Dental Implants First or After Facial Implants?

I am having 3 dental implants placed, and I am also having a paranasal implant, and manibular implants. Should I do dental implants first? How long...

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How Long After Bone Grafts and Dental Implants Before Playing Horn Again?

My daughter is having bone grafting and then dental implants for the two teeth next to her front teeth. The baby teeth fell out without permanant ones...

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I Got a Dental Implant 5 Years Ago, and It Broke Off! What is my Recourse?

The implant is upper right, all the way in the back. Will I have to pay to have another one implanted? What is the warranty on these things? I...

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Gap Between Teeth and Crowns

9 crowns done 2 years ago. new dentist says to replace all of them The rootcanals are also were done poorly and need to be redone And there is a...

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Dental Implant Bridge vs Crown?

Apologies for using Irish/Canadian dental numbering but here's the question: Terrible teeth with multiple fillings & root canal treatments....

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Two Missing Teeth. Space Too Small for Two Implants. Options?

Hi Doctors, my husband has one missing tooth #5 for years, and the space became smaller. However, another one tooth (#4) needs to be extracted. If he...

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Use of Antibiotics After Dental Implant

I had an implant placed 2 days ago and been taking erythromicin for 3 days(1 day pre oper. and 2 after), but I had to stop because of severe side...

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What Can Go Wrong with Dental Implants?

Curious to know the risks of dental implants before, during and after implant.

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Are There Any Preventive Measures to Reduce the Chances of Bone Loss Following Dental Implants?

Could taking Fosamax or other osteoporosis medications decrease the amount of risk?

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Possible to Go from Full Dentures to Implants?

I have had my full upper/lower dentures for over a year and I hate them - they hurt, make me gag and I can't eat. Adhesives don't work for...

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Dental Implants First Before Reconstructive Surgery for Split Upper Lip?

I have a split upper lip due to a prior surgery gone wrong. In the meantime, I caught an infection under my gums that cracked majority of my teeth,...

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Braces Before Molar Dental Implant?

Hi, I have two lower first molar taken out, I need to get braces to correct severe overjet/overbite issue. Do I need the braces first or dental...

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Alternatives to Implants for Worn Bottom Teeth

My Front Teeth Are Getting Thin from the Bottom Teeth Wearing Away the Back Side.what Can I Do Other Than Implants.

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Exorbitant Cost of Dental Implant?

$3500 est. for front tooth extraction+implant. The dentist booked 45 minutes to do this work! The crown will cost an extra $1200. How is this...

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How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Tooth

When I was pregnant I had really bad reseeding gums and its messed one of my teeth up. How much would it cost to replace a tooth and how can you treat...

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Is It Normal for Bone Graft to Be Added 4 Months After Dental Implants Have Already Been Placed?

I have had two dental implants put in about 4 months ago after missing my two bicuspids for several years. Gums have shrunk severely, however on the...

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Can a Bridge Be Made on an Implant and Connect to a Tooth

I have an implant on the upper right first molar. Can a bridge be made by connecting the third molar to the implant because I have just lost the...

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Would I save the hassle to have dental implant instead of a regular bridge?

How Much More Do Implants Cost Than Dental Bridges? Would implants last longer than dental bridge? Would I save money in the long run? and hassle in...

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What Type of Dental Implant is Best for Patients with Advanced Bone Loss?

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Implants or Braces? I Have a Bad Allignment.

I am 24 and have crooked teeth, I just requested to have my 4 top front teeth replaced and maybe my bottom 4 front as well! Or would braces be a...

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Only Have One Central Incisor... What to Do? (photo)

My problem is that I only have one central incisor and crowding. The other tooth never came down. I don't have any gaps or spaces either for...

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How Long Do Dental Implants Last? What is There Longevity?

Hello, My name is James I am 24 years old and am considering having dental implants. I have been offered them free of charge by my dentist. And I have...

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How Painful is It to Get Dental Implants?

Do most patients use narcotics to manage the pain, or is Advil and Tylenol enough? Do some people get headaches after the procedure? How often?

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What is the Average Price of Dental Implants?

Is the cost different for incisors than molars?

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Are Sinus Problems a Possibility After Having Dental Implants Installed?

Will I feel the pain of a sinus infection? If so, what can be done to resolve it long-term?  What medications help?

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What Effect Does Smoking Have on Bone Grafts for Dental Implants?

My dentist told me I wasn't a candidate for dental implants because I'm a smoker.

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How Much Bone is Needed to Place a Dental Implant?

I have a fixed retainer behind my lower 6 front teeth. Some bone loss has occured under the retainer. I don't believe that I have had any more...

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Is $45,000 for a Full Set of 4 on 1 Implants Top and Bottom Implants Outrageous?

I just think its insane and way to much. should not cost as much as 2 or 3 cars. your suppose to take care of yourself and be healthy but seriously,...

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Is It Safe to Have Pelleve with a Dental Implant?

I have one metal implant in my mouth and am interested in Pelleve but can not find out if this procedure is safe with an implant? I have emailed the...

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What Circumstances Are Best for Dentures over Implants?

What are the benefits and drawbacks to implants?

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What Are the Chances of Bone Regeneration when Implants Are Placed Without Any Bone Graft?

I've had two bicuspids missing for several years and there was severe bone loss. I finally was able to get the two implants in about a month ago...

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Dental Implants Made in China or Asia?

I learned that a dentist may charge you for a full priced dental implant made at a US lab, and then buys it from a lab in Asia/China at a fraction of...

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Need Implant on my Front Tooth, Worried About Matching Previous Crowns, What to Do? (photo)

I had 2 root canals &then 2 crown on my front teeth. One crown came loose and i'm being told i will need an implant on front too I'm...

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