{"id":82,"date":"2018-06-30T00:47:38","date_gmt":"2018-06-30T00:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/?p=82"},"modified":"2018-06-30T00:47:38","modified_gmt":"2018-06-30T00:47:38","slug":"dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips When Shopping for Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\"Dentist<\/a>In the past, patients who needed to replace one or more missing teeth had to rely on treatments that only restored the visible portions of teeth. Today, dental implants allow dentists to replace the roots of missing teeth for a more natural looking, feeling, and functioning solution. Because an implant supported replacement tooth functions more like your natural smile, many dentists are now recommending these treatments as the ideal. If you\u2019re considering dental implants, you may think that any dentist can offer these services. Actually, finding the right dentist for the job will likely save you time, money, and discomfort throughout the process. In this post, we\u2019ll discuss some of the things you should consider when looking for a dental implant<\/a> supported tooth replacement specialist to offer affordable treatment options.\r\n\r\n

1 \u2013 Quality Comes at a Price<\/h2>\r\nSome patients assume that all dental implants are the same, but there are numerous types of dental implants, materials, and placement methods. The lab, materials, and design of the implant all impact the price, but they also impact implantation success rates. A trained and experienced dentist will also likely charge higher fees, but you want to find a professional with the knowledge to safely perform successful implant placement.\r\n

2 \u2013 Don\u2019t Assume You Can\u2019t Use Insurance Benefits<\/h2>\r\nWhile dental implant posts and their placement are not typically covered by dental insurance, other aspects of your treatment plan may receive coverage. Some of the parts of your implant tooth replacement plan that may be covered by your benefits include:\r\n