Cheap dental implants in La Grange Park, IL

Dental implants are categorized as single, multiple, or full mouth replacements. Single implants replace a single tooth, multiple for two-three adjacent teeth, and full mouth for entire rows of teeth. All involve surgically placing titanium posts in the jawbone to act as substitutes for natural roots. The posts are then connected to crowns or bridges customized to match the patient's existing smile.

Dental implants are expensive due to the high cost of materials, specialized expertise, and time-consuming procedures involved. Implants require strong, durable materials like titanium and precise fabrication to ensure a perfect fit. Additionally, dentists and oral surgeons must undergo extensive training to master implant techniques. The process itself takes multiple appointments and involves surgical precision, further driving up the cost of this highly effective, long-lasting solution for tooth replacement.

At our dental implant clinic, we strive to make implants accessible by offering flexible payment plans, financing options, and working with various insurance providers. Our in-house financing allows you to pay over an extended period, with low interest rates and manageable monthly installments. Additionally, we'll help you navigate your insurance policy, maximizing your benefits for dental implant procedures. Schedule a consultation, and we'll customize a financial plan tailored to your needs.

Dental implants do not usually cause pain during the procedure. However, after placement you may feel soreness, especially while chewing. For most people, any discomfort goes away with over-the-counter painkillers or a prescription from your dental implant dentist; there are other treatment options like warm compresses for more severe cases of swelling and bruising. In rare circumstances an infection may occur which can cause some degree of discomfort but this is easily avoided by following proper postoperative care instructions from your surgeon.

Alternatives to dental implants include bridges, partial dentures, complete dentures and over-dentures. Bridges attach artificial teeth permanently to adjacent natural teeth using crowns while partial dentures replace several missing teeth with one removable bridge appliance. Complete dentures replace an entire arch of missing teeth while over-dentures are ultra-thin appliance that fits directly onto your gums and often uses just a few dental implants for support.