Dental insurance is supposed to make it easier to afford the services that you and your loved ones need to enjoy healthy smiles for a lifetime to come. As such, it seems to make sense that it would cover dental implants… right? In reality, most dental insurance policies will require you to choose the least expensive alternative treatment option — which excludes dental implants. But don’t count comprehensive tooth replacement out yet. Keep reading to learn about how you can maximize insurance coverage with dental implants as well as some alternatives to make the treatment more affordable.  

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Dental implants in Houston offer something other options in tooth replacement just don’t, like unsurpassed stability and the confidence of a healthy smile that will last for years. Of course, this quality comes at a higher price than alternative methods, like a fixed bridge or traditional denture. What is the reason for this seemingly expensive cost? Keep reading to learn more about the factors influencing the price of dental implants.

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Dental implants are becoming more and more common with each passing year. In fact, you may already know several people who have already had their smiles restored with one or more dental implants in Houston — and more than 500,000 additional US patients will have a tooth replaced with this option in 2018. What could explain this continual rise in popularity? Keep reading to find out.

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These days, it’s easy to find a dentist who places dental implants. But finding someone who truly specializes in this restorative procedure is a different matter. As you search for a dental implant dentist, make sure you look out for accreditation and special training. Keep reading to find out why these make all the difference for your dental implants in Houston.

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Dental implants are rapidly increasing in popularity, and you can now find a number of dental practices offering implants to their list of services. But as you begin your search for tooth replacement, you should know there is a big difference between a dentist who specializes in implant dentistry and someone who just offers dental implants in Houston alongside a long number of other services in restorative, cosmetic, and general dentistry. Keep reading to learn how you can identify a real expert — a list of questions to ask an implant dentist follows.

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When you are evaluating your options in tooth replacement, considering the success rate should be of primary concern. It probably won’t come as a surprise that dental implants in Houston are highly effective, with over 95% of cases being reported as holding strong after 5 years. The overall success of dental implants depends on a few factors and varies from individual to individual — keep reading to learn more about the factors influencing dental implant success from your trusted oral surgeon.

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If you’ve been considering your options in tooth replacement, you’ve definitely come across dental implants by now. How much do they cost, exactly? The only way to know for sure is to visit with your periodontist. Dr. Koo or Dr. Weil will examine the extent of your tooth loss and consider a few other factors to give you an accurate estimate of how much you should expect to budget for your tooth replacement. Keep reading to find out more about what these factors are, and whether or not you can expect dental insurance to partially cover your dental implant procedure. It’s time for the last entry in Basic Questions on Dental Implants — what’s the cost of dental implants in Houston?

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Are you missing teeth or on the brink of tooth loss? If the answer is yes, you have likely heard all the good things about dental implants as you search for an effective replacement option. Now, you are probably wondering if there is anything to consider with dental implants — like potential disadvantages. Keep reading to find out more about what to keep in mind with this method of tooth replacement in Part IV of our series on dental implants in Houston.

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After you have suffered any amount of tooth loss, you will find that you have several options for replacing those teeth and completing your smile. Nothing, however, comes as close to replacing your entire natural tooth structure as a dental implant. In Part III of our five-part series on this tooth replacement method, we are covering the significant advantages of choosing Houston dental implants: like stability, a natural appearance, and more. Continue reading to find out just why implant dentistry is booming in popularity!

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In our continuing series on dental implants, we are working to answer everything you have ever wanted to know about this fantastic tooth replacement option. On today’s agenda, we are covering who is a good candidate for dental implants in Houston. Spoiler alert: most people who have lost a tooth can benefit from implant dentistry! Keep reading to find out just what it takes to get dental implants in Part II of Basic Questions on Dental Implants.

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