At Farnham Road Dental Practice, we like to be up-front with our patients when it comes to our services. This fosters an atmosphere of trust which is essential when it comes to dental treatment. When it comes to tooth replacement, we have several options available and we are happy to talk about the challenges involved in each method as well as the benefits.

Today we are looking at dental implants. One of the things that people are often aware of when they are considering this tooth replacement method is that they are not a particularly low-cost option. For some people, this is understandably challenging, and they may feel like this is a barrier to treatment.

When you have dental implants in Guildford with Farnham Road Dental Practice, we offer you an accurate estimate of costs early in the process so that you know what to expect. If budget is a major concern for you, let your dentist know and they can bear this in mind when making your treatment plan. There may be options available that mitigate the costs involved. You may also be able to take advantage of a finance plant through the practice.

Why do dental implants cost more?

The skills involved in fitting dental implants and the amount of time they last account for the costs involved. Your dentist uses precision equipment and excellent training and experience to place your dental implants. Once they are in position, they are designed for at least 15 years, maybe decades, given the right care. You may need to have the prosthetic teeth replaced after a decade or so, but the base of the implant is fixed.

When you have dental implants fitted, you are getting more than a prosthetic device that partially compensates for your missing teeth. You are taking advantage of a solution that effectively replaces your teeth. Dental implants offer you practically the same functionality and appearance as a normal smile. They also only require you to follow a strict oral hygiene routine when it comes to care. You do not need to adapt with any special techniques for eating, speaking or cleaning. All of these qualities make dental implants well worth the investment.