How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Pompano Beach, FL?

The cost of a dental implant in Pompano Beach depends on your mouth: how many teeth you're replacing, whether the space needs a bone graft first, and the lab work behind your final crown. At My Pompano Dentist, Dr. Andrew Browne quotes your case after a full exam and a 3D scan, so you see the whole picture before you decide anything. Below, you'll find what goes into the price, how insurance and financing work with us, and what Dr. Browne tells patients who are on the fence about treatment.

How much do dental implants cost in Pompano Beach, FL?

There's no single price, because every implant case is different. A single-tooth dental implant with healthy bone around it is a smaller job than a full arch of new teeth, and we quote each one after we've seen your scan.

At your first visit, we talk about any health concerns, take a full set of X-rays, take a 3D scan if you need one, and complete a careful exam. Then we sit down together and go over what we found, your options and the cost, so nothing catches you off guard.

We'll lay out the ideal plan, a sensible middle path, and a comfortable place to begin if time or budget is tight. The decision stays with you.

What makes the price of an implant go up or down?

Three parts of your case drive most of the cost:

• Whether the space needs any preparation first, such as a bone graft
• The implant itself, a small post set into your jaw that anchors the new tooth
• The lab work behind your final crown

Bone is the part patients worry about most. Some people need a bone graft before an implant can go in, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you've been told you don't have enough bone, a 3D scan shows Dr. Browne how much bone you have, and in some cases a different implant approach can work without a traditional graft.

Timing can help your budget, too. When a tooth has to come out and you aren't ready for the implant yet, Dr. Browne can graft the socket at the extraction to preserve the bone, which keeps the implant option open for later.

The type of replacement matters as well. For one missing tooth, you have three options: an implant, a bridge or a removable partial. An implant stands on its own in the space, a bridge leans on the neighboring teeth, and a partial comes in and out. We'll go over the pros of each, then let you choose what fits your life and your budget.

How can I get dental implants if I can't afford them?

You have several ways to spread the cost out. We're glad to file your out-of-network PPO benefits for you. Cherry, CareCredit, Sunbit and HFD offer monthly payment options, and our Kleer membership plan takes 20 percent off treatment.

You'll find the details on our finances and insurance page. You can also start with one careful step instead of everything at once, and we'll plan the rest at a pace that suits your budget.

Is it worth getting dental implants at 70 years old?

It can be, and your overall health is a big part of that answer. The American Dental Association notes that chronic illnesses such as diabetes, and tobacco use, can slow healing after implant surgery, so we look at your whole health history before we plan anything ( MouthHealthy).

Dr. Browne recently saw a patient who was replacing a failing bridge and had no upper back teeth left to chew with on one side. He was a good candidate for implants, but he felt he was too old and had been through enough procedures already. Dr. Browne explains it to patients this way: when a missing tooth isn't replaced, your other teeth take more pressure, and teeth that have already had crowns and root canals can start to shift.

In Dr. Browne's words, "a single implant is not like a major surgery." For a healthy patient, it's done with local anesthetic, and you're in the chair for about an hour to an hour and a half. Start to finish, it takes a few appointments over a few months, because the implant needs time to bond with the bone before the final tooth goes on. Dr. Browne tells patients to expect some discomfort for a few days, maybe a week, and most people manage it with ibuprofen or ice.

As he puts it, "our goal is to keep everyone in a full set of teeth."

Why do Pompano Beach patients choose Dr. Browne at My Pompano Dentist for implants?

Dr. Browne plans every implant on a 3D scan first, using the 3D scanner and 3D printer in our office. When the area is healthy enough, he can often remove a tooth and place the implant in one visit, then print a natural-looking temporary right here so you don't leave with a gap. It's one reason patients drive over from Lighthouse Point for a single appointment instead of several.

Dr. Browne shapes each replacement tooth to sit naturally against your gums, so it looks like it was always part of your smile. His dental assistant, Omar, was a dentist in Colombia and learned to place implants, so he can help answer your questions chairside. Nearly five hundred of your neighbors have shared their experience with us, and we hold a 4.9-star rating.

Want to know what your implant would cost? Call our Pompano Beach dental office at (954) 941-2412 or reach us through our contact page, and we'll set up your first visit.

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