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Dental Cost and prices

The healthier your teeth are, the happier you look. It's because your teeth are important in many ways. If you don't take care of your teeth, cavities and unhealthy gums will make your mouth very, very sore. Eating meals will be difficult. And you won't feel like smiling so much.

The following are some best practices for healthy gums and teeth

• Brush at least twice a day - Gently brush your teeth on all sides and along the gum line with a soft-bristle brush and fluoride toothpaste. Use small circular motions and short back-and-forth strokes. Lightly brush your tongue to help keep your mouth clean. Spend at least 2 or 3 minutes each time you brush.

• Use of Dental Floss- Careful flossing removes plaque and leftover food that a toothbrush can't reach.

• Consider a mouthwash- Mouthwashes that may help with bad breath and dental problems, You can ask your dentist which is the best mouthwash for your individual needs. Mouthwash cannot substitute brushing and flossing, but it can complement these practices.

• Do not smoke- Smoking also affects the appearance of the mouth, leading to yellowing of the teeth and tongue, and it can give breath a bad odor.

• Visit your dentist regularly- It is recommended that people must see a dentist every 6 months for a checkup, where a dental examination is performed and a hygienist will clean the teeth and remove plaque and hardened tartar.

 

The dentist will check for visual signs of cavities, gum disease, mouth cancer, and other oral health issues. They may sometimes also use dental X-rays to check for cavities.

Dental care is the care of your teeth and mouth provided by a dentist, dental specialist or other health professionals, it can be extremely expensive, and even unobtainable for many people, due to this high cost. However, putting off care often leads to even more costly consequences. You have so many good reasons why you have to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Unhealthy teeth are expensive teeth. When faced with the dilemma of a budget for dental procedures, some people choose to avoid going to the dentist. This plan can quickly backfire and lead to more serious oral (and general) health issues over time. The best way to keep your dental costs low is to stay consistent with your dental check-ups so issues can be caught and treated before they become more severe and expensive.

Dental procedures can vary widely in price, Below is the Average orthodontic and dental costs

 

Cleaning, Check-up and X-rays $200-$400

-To assess the overall health of your mouth and determine if any further work is needed, Cleaning of the teeth including a scale and polish to help remove stains, built-up plaque and tartar. As standard practice, we usually take decay-view X-rays to check in between the teeth. This is also to get a better look of your teeth, jaw alignment, view decay between teeth and to monitor your teeth over time.

Implant and Crown ($3000-$6000)

- Dental implants and crowns have changed how dentists treat those with missing teeth. Dental implants are metal posts or frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your gums. Once in place, they allow your dentist to mount the crown onto them. Because implants fuse to your jawbone, they provide stable support for artificial teeth.

Root Canal ($700-$1300)

- A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed

Crown ($800-$1500)

- Dental Crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth -- to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. It is To protect a weak tooth, restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down, cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't a lot of teeth left,  cover misshaped or severely discolored teeth, and to make a cosmetic modification.

Whitening ($300-$500)

- This is the process in which the color of a tooth will be lightened. Tooth whitening can be achieved by either changing the intrinsic color or by removing and controlling the formation of extrinsic stains

Bridge ($2000-$6000)

- A dental bridge is a false tooth (called a pontic) that is held in place by the abutment teeth on either side of the gap. Although pontics can be made from a variety of materials such as gold, typically they're made from porcelain to aesthetically blend in with your natural teeth

Veneers ($700-$1500/tooth)

- Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length.

Gum Disease Treatment ($600-$1000)

-Gum disease is an inflammation of the gum line that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. The three stages of gum disease — from least to most severe — are gingivitis, periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis.

Fillings ($100-$400/tooth)

-To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse.

Dentures ($1000-$2500/each)

-A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Two types of dentures are available -- complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.

Straightening/Braces ($3000-$10,000)

- Dental braces (also known as braces, orthodontic cases, or cases) are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health. Braces also fix gaps. 

Extraction w/exam and x-ray($300-$600)

- A dental extraction is the removal of teeth from the dental alveolus (socket) in the alveolar bone. Usually, Dentist requires that a tooth must undergo X-ray to get a better look of your teeth, jaw alignment, view decay between teeth and to monitor your teeth over time.

Gum Graft ($600-$1200)

- A gum graft is a type of dental surgery performed to correct the effects of gum recession. It is a quick and relatively simple surgery in which a periodontist removes healthy gum tissue from the roof of the mouth and uses it to build the gum back up where it has receded.
 

For those who have dental insurance, be sure to talk to your insurance provider to learn what is and isn't covered. For those who don’t, You may want to check out private dental insurance. Dental insurance can offset some of these orthodontic and dental costs, and make sure you are aware of the cost and what services are covered, 

You can also look for special dental financing options, Some dental Offices offer a variety of financing plans to help patients afford the care they need. It is often possible to access care with little or no down payment. Low-interest rates and flexible financing terms make paying for your dental services as easy as possible.

 

*Reminder: These prices reflect ranges and estimates and are not meant to be taken at face value. Some prices for procedures may be higher depending on your unique situation and needs. Schedule an exam at a dental office so you’ll be given an accurate estimate for your dental treatment.