Missing Teeth

Implants ask for the most patience and pay it back in longevity. From placement to final crown usually takes a few months, most of it healing time you barely notice, and a well-kept implant can last decades. A single implant typically runs $1,500 to $3,000, more if bone has to be rebuilt first. Few insurance plans cover the implant itself in full, so we go over your benefits, financing, and the in-house membership plan before anything is placed. If you are weighing the two most common routes, implants versus dentures lays out the trade-offs plainly.

A bridge is faster, usually two visits a couple of weeks apart, and ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 per tooth replaced depending on the type and span. Most dental plans cover part of it. The honest caveat is that bridges do not stop the bone under the gap from shrinking, and the anchor teeth carry extra load, so a bridge typically has a shorter life than an implant. For one missing tooth, bridge or implant is the comparison worth reading before you decide.

Dentures cost the least up front, and new denture cases are currently $200 off. Implant-supported dentures range widely, roughly $3,000 to $30,000, depending on how many implants, whether the set is fixed or removable, and whether extractions or grafting come first. What the consultation settles is which of these your bone can support and which fits your budget and your patience. The scan shows the bone; the conversation covers the rest.