From black Friday sales to thrift store scores, it’s safe to say everyone loves a bargain. But when it comes to your oral health, cheaper doesn’t always mean better. If you’re tempted to choose bargain dental implants to save a few bucks, you could be putting your smile at risk. Here are a few important reasons why!
Cheaper Doesn’t Mean Better
While it may not make much difference when you buy bargain brand paper towels or dish soap, when it comes to something that will reside permanently in your mouth, quality matters. A cheaper dental implant may save you money initially, but you could end up paying for it in other ways, such as in a restoration that looks fake, doesn’t match the rest of your teeth, or doesn’t feel comfortable. Worse yet, if these issues do arise and require a second surgery or replacement to fix, you’ll likely end up spending more money than if you had just invested in a high-quality restoration in the first place.
Poor Quality Could Spell Trouble Later
In addition to the immediate negatives of a lesser quality dental implant, there are many ways it can cause problems for you later, too. Poor quality implants can break, requiring replacement and further surgical procedures. They can also cause an adverse reaction, fail to properly fuse with the bone, or even be too uncomfortable to use, defeating the purpose of having them in the first place.
Unskilled Dental Work Could Lead to Implant Failure
Finally, while your restoration may be high quality, it is important to avoid any dentist who claims to provide discounted treatment or who insists you can skip important preliminary procedures like bone grafting or gum disease therapy when other dentists have said you need them, too. While there are some types of dental implants that will allow you to be treated despite poor bone density, chances are if you’ve already heard from your regular dentist that you need a procedure, the one person promising to save you money because you “don’t really need it” is in the wrong. Ultimately, selecting someone who is willing to overlook necessary preliminary care could end up increasing your odds of implant failure, which will cost you more later. Not to mention the pain involved in treating the fallout.
Remember, while it can be tempting to go with the cheapest option possible when you’re choosing an airplane seat or a fast-food value meal, when it comes to your smile, quality matters. Thus, be sure to do your research to determine which treatments and prosthetics you’ll need to make your dental implants a success, and not just the price tag.
About Our Practice
At Drennan Family Dentistry, Dr. Drennan and Dr. Carlson want to save you money and save your smile! If you’re missing one or more teeth and are looking for a permanent solution that both looks and feels like real teeth, dental implants could be right for you. To learn more about this treatment including the financial details, schedule a consultation for dental implants today by visiting our website or calling 817-732-5522.
