When a tooth is pulled, the person’s oral balance is at stake because their chewing “style” is altered. The other surrounding teeth will occupy the vacant space, and the tooth on the opposite jaw will begin to falter after a certain time. Aesthetically, one will stop smiling altogether because teeth are falling out left and right.
Why does this happen and what can be done about it? Restoration Dentistry is designed to help people smile big again.
Replacing missing teeth
A missing tooth must be replaced. How? There are several solutions including a dental bridge, denture, and even an implant.
These are solutions that are very expensive because they are rarely covered by dental insurance. Take all this into account when choosing a dental plan.
Price involved
Most people do not realize that having a tooth pulled does not stop costs from rising. They seem to forget that something must take place of the missing tooth or other teeth will start to falter and, thus, be removed. It’s a vicious cycle that folks rarely figure out before it’s too late.
The conventional type of Restoration Dentistry costs on an extraction run about $100, depending on where the person lives. This rate could be as high as $400 in some areas. A single implant with a crown will cost you anywhere between $1,000 and $3,000.
Be careful because this cost is indicative. You will also need to consider the visit(s) to the dentist as well as the x-rays. Do not forget the fees added by the dentist.
This is so important that experts tell people to get a free consult before moving forward. Ask the dentist for a breakdown of all the costs involved.
Conclusion
Any dental extraction is often scary. Many have the image of a dentist who rips the tooth out of their head using nothing but a chisel, hammer, and some pliers. All this happens while the patient writhes with pain.
But those days are over. It is certainly not a pleasant ordeal but everything is done with local or general anesthesia these days. Do not hesitate to ask the dentist any questions that you may have.
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