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Dental insurance, in the United States, often covers the bare minimum in terms of preventative care. Most insurance plans do not cover cosmetic dentistry, including dental implants. Some dental insurance plans do cover portions of the cost of dental implants, but there is usually a maximum annual contribution that they make per patient. Even after […]

Many people wonder how long their dental implants will take. There really isn’t an accurate timeline. Some people will be able to get their dental implants within six months (the time between their first and second appointment). Others may require eight to twelve months between their two appointments until their implants are officially done. Let’s

Dental care, in general, has become more expensive in recent years. On average, the cost of dentistry increases about 5.14% per year. This is above the typical annual inflation rate of 4.17%. Since the 1960s, the cost of dental services has increased by 1,728%. There are many reasons that restorative dental care costs more in

More people are electing to get cosmetic dentistry services than ever before. According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 500,000 people get dental implants each year. With rising costs of restorative and cosmetic dentistry in the United States, let’s take a look at why Cancun and Costa Rica are popular destinations for procedures like

Root canals with a crown are the most common approach to restorative dentistry. A root canal can help repair a tooth, let the tooth last a little bit longer, and remove any infection that may have built up inside the tooth. However, root canals are not always a perfect solution. Most will last for about

Downtime is highly important for your dental implant treatment and other cosmetic dentistry procedures. You need to make sure to schedule time when you are off work, make sure someone can transport you to and from your appointments, and give yourself enough time to recover after the procedure is done. Let’s take a look at

Dental implants are extremely expensive in the United States. According to Forbes Health, the typical single-tooth implant can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $4,500. A whole mouth restoration, on the high end, can cost anywhere from $60,000 to $90,000. There are many different services rendered during the implant process, including: A comprehensive dental exam, which

Cosmetic dentistry refers to all dental operations performed to enhance the appearance, as opposed to the health or function, of your smile. Cosmetic dentistry may not be necessary for oral health, but it may have a significant influence on your mental and emotional health, allowing you to feel more confident and at ease.  Here is

Dentures have been regarded as the solution of choice to replace lost or failing teeth for a very long time. However, dental implants are now the gold standard. Dentures sit on the gums and are susceptible to sliding and pinching, whereas dental implants substitute the tooth roots. The artificial root avoids jawbone loss and gives

The term “cosmetic dentistry” refers to various dental procedures performed to enhance the overall aesthetics and appearance of a person’s teeth. Some people who want to improve their smiles but cannot afford the treatment in their home country may want to consider getting cosmetic dentistry in Costa Rica or Cancun, Mexico. Cosmetic dentistry includes the