Who doesn’t want a million-dollar smile? But, on the other hand, who would actually want to pay a million bucks out of pocket to get it? When it comes to dental care, considering costs is important. So, how much do dental implants cost? The answer is not as straightforward as just throwing out a number. When it comes to medical expenses, especially dental care, the price tag only tells you half the story.
If you’re putting off your dental implant procedure because you’re worried about costs, you’re not alone. It’s true: 38% percent of Americans put off medical treatment in 2022 because of cost stress.
The good news is that there are many ways to reduce the financial commitment for dental implants! By taking advantage of insurance, financing options, and potentially tax deductions, you can reduce out-of-pocket and upfront costs.
Factors Affecting What Dental Implants Cost
First, we need to explore the factors that drive the cost of mini dental implants.
Upfront costs will usually be the lowest when replacing a single tooth with a dental crown. Then, the cost increases with the number of teeth you’re replacing and the number of mini dental implants necessary. This makes bridges, arches, and full denture implants all bigger financial investments.
The estimated cost of a single mini dental implant is $1,000, while the cost of implant-supported lower dentures with six mini implants might range from $3,500 to $8,000. Some patients might need more dental implants to anchor the denture, which would increase costs. So you would need a consultation to determine the price of your procedure.
Another factor to consider is what your insurance will cover. Dental insurance typically does not cover cosmetic procedures. Fortunately, because mini dental implants restore functionality to your mouth, they might be deemed medically necessary. In some cases, your insurance may cover at least some of the costs of your mini dental implants. We are happy to call your insurance provider to verify benefits, and we will bill your insurance company directly as a courtesy to you.
In addition to the cost of the procedure itself, some offices charge for consultations leading up to treatment. Our office does not charge for consultations, so you’ll only be charged once we actually begin the mini implant restoration process.
Mini Dental Implants Cost Less Upfront With Financing
At the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, we want to make dental treatment that supports your medical and psychological well-being accessible to all patients. That’s why we have financing available, so you can make mini dental implants more affordable up front.
For instance, we work with two healthcare credit card companies. CareCredit and Alphaeon are two credit cards intended to help turn costs into manageable monthly payments. With these options, you can finance 100% of your dental care with no money down and 0% interest for treatment or procedure fees ranging from $1 to $25,000. Their promotional offers mean you won’t accrue interest on what you owe for up to the first 12 months.
Another form of financing we offer is healthcare loans. With Cherry, you can apply for loans online and pay for your treatment upfront. Then you pay off the loan over time. Cherry also offers promotional 0% APR options.
Specific to our office, if you pay in full for procedures over $1,000, we give a 5% courtesy discount! We appreciate that you want to invest in your smile, and we want to make the budgeting process as straightforward as possible.
Check Your Financial Toolbox for More Ways to Save
There are a few other nuances in dental expenses to leverage that can drive down the financial impact of your dental implants.
You can use a health savings account (HSA) and tax deductions to reduce the out-of-pocket cost of your smile. It’s important to note that you can only use an HSA for procedures with a medical purpose, and even though our patients find a dramatic improvement in appearance with mini dental implants, they serve a medical benefit, too. So often, you can use an HSA to pay for your mini implant procedure.
Another option that you should consider is how mini dental implants factor into tax deductions. Depending on factors like how much you earn in a year and the amount you’ll pay this tax year for your mini dental implant procedure, you might be able to increase your tax deduction. This would decrease the amount you owe in taxes or increase your tax return this year.
However, taxes are complicated, so you should speak to a certified tax preparer to learn more.
Free Consultations for Your Million Dollar Smile
When it comes to affording dental implants, knowledge is power. At the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, we want to help you afford the mini dental implants that revitalize your smile and restore your confidence. By providing numerous financing solutions to take advantage of, we can provide affordable dental treatment that makes you feel like a million bucks.
Schedule a free consultation today! As a Mini Dental Implant Center of America, we are ready to perform minimally invasive cosmetic dental procedures that also restore functionality to your mouth.
