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Implant Dentistry Frequently Asked Questions

Dental implants from Smiles for Life Dental Care can be life-changing, but you may have questions about the cost, benefits, and risks.

Many variables affect dental implant costs, but we offer affordable financing options.

Before you decide to get implants, here's everything you need to know about what you're paying for — and how you can pay for it.

We strive to make the dental implant procedure more accessible for patients throughout the greater Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Bridgewater, and Staunton area.

Restoring Your Smile is Worth the Cost

Patient with missing teeth before receiving dental implants in Bridgewater.
Before Dental Implants
Patient showing off his new dental implants in Bridgewater.
After Dental Implants

What Factors Affect Dental Implant Costs?

CALCULATING THE PRICE OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY

CALCULATING THE PRICE OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY

According to the American Dental Association (ADA), the average cost of a dental implant in the United States is between $3,000 and $4,500. Many variables will affect your overall cost.

Number of Implants

The number of implants needed to restore a smile varies from patient to patient. A person missing just one tooth will pay less than a person who needs to replace an entire arch of teeth.

Type of Restoration

Dental implants have abutments that can support restorations to fill the gaps in your smile and restore functionality to your mouth. Our practice offers implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures that are indistinguishable from natural teeth. Crowns cost less than bridges and dentures, but any restoration will add to your overall cost. Our dentists can attach your implant-supported restoration to your abutment without having to refer you elsewhere!

Preliminary Surgery

Before dental implant placement can occur, a patient must be examined to determine if their mouth is healthy enough to support the implant. Gum disease, tooth decay, and bone density problems must all be addressed before your surgeon can place your implants. We can perform bone grafting, tooth extraction, and other preparatory procedures for implant patients.

Surgeon Experience

The more experienced your oral surgeon, the more expensive your implant placement might be. Our dentists serving the communities of Harrisonburg, and Staunton, VA, are highly trained in implant dentistry and can perform a safe procedure.

Additional costs may include surgeon fees, fees for sedation dentistry techniques, and the cost of prescription medications for patient care and recovery.

What to Expect: Implant Dentistry Price Ranges

Treatment Option Price Range Success Rate Package Details
Single Implant with Crown
Single Implant with Crown
$2,300 - $5,000 90-95% Individual tooth replacement
Traditional Dentures
Traditional Dentures
$2,300 - $15,000 Duals: 45-50%
Lowers: 35%
Duals have about a 45-50% success rate due to increased risk of bone loss without any implants. Just lowers have about a 35% success rate.
Stabili-Teeth
Stabili-Teeth Treatment
$12,500 - $23,500 75-90% Package includes:
  • Sedation
  • Extractions
  • 2 large diameter implants
  • 4 narrow diameter implants per arch
  • Composite material teeth set (day of surgery)
  • Final set of teeth
  • Waterpik
  • Medicated rinse
  • One year of free cleanings after final delivery
Snap-In Dentures
Snap-In Dentures
$12,500 - $23,500 85-95% A removable implant-secured denture that snaps onto 2–4 implants per arch for greater stability.

Package includes:
  • 2–4 implants per arch
  • Custom-made overdenture
  • Extractions
  • Cleaning aids and postoperative care kit
  • Follow-up care to ensure proper fit and comfort
All-On-X
All-On-X Treatment
$25,000 - $50,000 95-98% Package includes:
  • Sedation
  • Extractions
  • 4-6 large diameter implants per arch
  • Zirconia teeth set (day of surgery)
  • Final set of teeth
  • Waterpik
  • Medicated rinse
  • One year of free cleanings after final delivery
3 on 6® Dental Implants
3 on 6 Dental Implants
$25,000 - $50,000 95-98% A permanent full-arch solution built on six implants supporting three individual bridges—designed for long-term function and a natural look.

Package includes:
  • Sedation
  • Extractions as needed
  • Six implants per arch
  • Three custom ceramic or zirconia bridges
  • Try-in and final bridge adjustments
  • Waterpik and home-care kit
  • Medicated rinse

Making Dental Implants Affordable

FINANCING IS AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS IN THE HARRISONBURG AREA

FINANCING IS AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS IN THE HARRISONBURG AREA

Traditional implants and All-on-4® dental implants are not covered by dental insurance. Still, many patients claim they’re a worthwhile investment because they can prevent serious oral health problems like jawbone atrophy. Dental implants can last a lifetime when cared for properly.

We offer several financing options to our patients throughout Harrisonburg and Staunton to make this procedure more affordable, including:

  • CareCredit®
  • Sunbit
  • Cherry
  • Proceed

Traditional implants and All-on-4® dental implants are not covered by dental insurance. Still, many patients claim they’re a worthwhile investment because they can prevent serious oral health problems like jawbone atrophy. Dental implants can last a lifetime when cared for properly.

We offer several financing options to our patients throughout Harrisonburg and Staunton to make this procedure more affordable, including:

CareCredit®

Sunbit

Cherry

Proceed

 

Why Dental Implants?

Our dentists recommend dental implants and implant-supported crownsbridges, or dentures after tooth loss because they’re the next best thing to a natural tooth. The implant post fuses with your jawbone and becomes part of your anatomy, stimulating your jawbone and holding a restoration firmly in place.

 

This advanced technique in dentistry can improve your overall oral health, prevent serious dental problems, lead to a boost in confidence, and improve your quality of life.

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Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Dental Implants

Like all surgical procedures, dental implant surgery has certain benefits and risks. However, long-term side effects are unlikely. This is especially true when you receive treatment from an experienced practitioner, like Dr. Dan Whiting, Dr. Geovanny Balderas, or associates. We can help you fully understand the benefits and risks of dental implants during a consultation at our Bridgewater, VA, office. At Smiles for Life Dental Care, we offer highly personalized care, and we use the latest treatment techniques. In this way, we can minimize your risk and ensure that you enjoy the many benefits of dental implants, including durability, stability, and preserved jawbone health.

A dental implant is a perfect tooth replacement for missing teeth for patients in Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Staunton, and Bridgewater.

Dental implants provide unrivaled support for a crown, bridge, or denture.

Benefits of Dental Implants

 

Functional Benefits

Dental implants actually mimic the function of your tooth roots. Because of this effect, they have a number of important benefits that no other type of restoration can provide. First, with implants, your crown, bridge, or denture will never slip out of place. In turn, you will enjoy completely restored oral function, and you will not face any dietary restrictions. Your speech will also be clear and precise, and you will not have to worry that your prosthetic will move around in your mouth.

Health-related Benefits

Implants have another unparalleled benefit: they are the only type of restoration that can prevent jawbone recession. Healthy dental roots send regenerative signals to your jaw. When you are missing teeth, your jaw no longer receives this stimulation, and the bone will start to recede. In turn, you could experience further tooth loss, and the shape of your face could change dramatically. Because implants replace your dental roots, they will also send out the same restorative signals, protecting your overall dental health and preserving your facial structure.

Benefits of Dental Implants

 

 

Functional Benefits

 

Dental implants actually mimic the function of your tooth roots. Because of this effect, they have a number of important benefits that no other type of restoration can provide. First, with implants, your crown, bridge, or denture will never slip out of place. In turn, you will enjoy completely restored oral function, and you will not face any dietary restrictions. Your speech will also be clear and precise, and you will not have to worry that your prosthetic will move around in your mouth.

 

 

Health-related Benefits

 

Implants have another unparalleled benefit: they are the only type of restoration that can prevent jawbone recession. Healthy dental roots send regenerative signals to your jaw. When you are missing teeth, your jaw no longer receives this stimulation, and the bone will start to recede. In turn, you could experience further tooth loss, and the shape of your face could change dramatically. Because implants replace your dental roots, they will also send out the same restorative signals, protecting your overall dental health and preserving your facial structure.

Dental implants will actually replace your tooth roots. Because of this, they have a number of important benefits that no other type of restoration can provide.

Cosmetic Benefits

In addition to their many practical benefits, dental implants can also have important advantages for your appearance. Implant-supported restorations rest snugly against your gums just like natural teeth, so they will blend seamlessly with your smile. In contrast, a removable denture will need a plastic base and denture adhesive to stay in place. Though modern dentures are more realistic than ever before, only an implant-supported restoration will provide this high level of aesthetics.

Risks of Dental Implants

All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk. Complications following dental implant surgery can include:

  • Implant failure
  • Prolonged bleeding
  • Infection
  • Nerve damage
  • Damage to the sinus passages

Fortunately, these risks are quite rare. In fact, over the last two decades, implants have had an astonishing 95 percent success rate. To further ensure your safety, it is important to choose an experienced implant dentist. Our doctors have been placing implants for many years. They will use advanced imaging to position the posts very precisely, and they will carefully determine your candidacy for treatment. With their skill and precision, you can expect to enjoy a beautiful, functional smile that will last for years to come.

Find Out if Implants are Right for You

Implants have a remarkably high success rate, and with the guidance of a skilled dentist, long-term complications are rare. To learn more about whether implants are right for you and to schedule your consultation, contact Smiles for Life today. We transform smiles for patients from throughout the Staunton, Bridgewater, Harrisonburg, and Waynesboro areas.

 

Cosmetic Benefits

 

In addition to their many practical benefits, dental implants can also have important advantages for your appearance. Implant-supported restorations rest snugly against your gums just like natural teeth, so they will blend seamlessly with your smile. In contrast, a removable denture will need a plastic base and denture adhesive to stay in place. Though modern dentures are more realistic than ever before, only an implant-supported restoration will provide this high level of aesthetics.

 

 

Risks of Dental Implants

 

All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk. Complications following dental implant surgery can include:

 

Implant failure

 

Prolonged bleeding

 

Infection

 

Nerve damage

 

Damage to the sinus passages

 

Fortunately, these risks are quite rare. In fact, over the last two decades, implants have had an astonishing 95 percent success rate. To further ensure your safety, it is important to choose an experienced implant dentist. Our doctors have been placing implants for many years. They will use advanced imaging to position the posts very precisely, and they will carefully determine your candidacy for treatment. With their skill and precision, you can expect to enjoy a beautiful, functional smile that will last for years to come.

 

 

Find Out if Implants are Right for You

 

Implants have a remarkably high success rate, and with the guidance of a skilled dentist, long-term complications are rare. To learn more about whether implants are right for you and to schedule your consultation, contact Smiles for Life today.

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