Tooth implants are very expensive-can one save money by having two different dental insurances?
816303
Most dental insurance will not cover implants at all.  It is just too expensive and does not fit within their actuarial guidelines.  (This is the same reason SOME health insurance simply does not pay for organ transplants.)  Some dental insurance will pay for the crown that goes on top of an implant, though, so you might get the full crown fee covered instead of the usual 50-80% if you have two policies.  If you are only getting one done, though, the premiums would probably add up to more than you'd be getting back, especially considering deductibles.  Do the math and decide.  Check for implant coverage and decide.\n\n§
38375
They both have wisdom teeth extraction coverage but it depends on what plan you are on. Both insurance companies have hundreds of dental plans...all differing from the other. In my experience Metlife seems to have the better coverage but I would check with your specific plan to see what they offer.
262497
Generally around $2000 per tooth in the U.S. It varies depending on what state you live in. Also, insurance will not pay for any of the procedure... the patient has to pay for them 100% out of pocket.
576484
I got an estimate from my oral surgeon.  This was for 28 implants in my mouth.  It was around $50,000 total for all work and any follow up visits.  A bit too much money for me to fork out right now.  Plus just remember, implants only last around 20 years if you maintain it well.  And they still will NOT be like your natural teeth.  That is what one of my friends who had it done said.  By the way he paid $60,000 for all of his.
842237
In my office the actual implant is $1650.00. If it were an implant that was having a crown put on top of it, that would be an additional $1250.00. In the case of making a denture "snap" onto implants, you would probably need about 4-6 implants on the top arch and about 2-4 on the lower, the amount of bone would be the deciding factor as to exactly how many you would need, if you went this route. It is not a guarantee that they would be able to use the dentures that you have, but if they did, you would have to go without them for a period of time. The top pieces that would attach to the denture would run you $800 a piece in my office. \n\nAs for placing single implants with crowns on them, just for the teeth that would cover your smile, that would depend on how wide your smile was, and you would be looking at the cost of car. If you took the cost of the implants at approximately $1650 a piece and added approx. $1250 for each crown, you can see how much that adds up to. And it would really be up to the dentist to decide if that option would be something that would be feasable on you, taking your bite, amount of bone and other things into consideration.\n\nI would be more likely to look into the "snap" on dentures if I were you, unless you have about $25,000 - 30,000 to shell out for the permanent option.
976205
part of the price depends on your zip code.  bigger cities have bigger prices.  i usually tell patients to expect about $3000 out of posket mainly because insurance rarely covers implants.  i'd say you didn't get the best deal but you were'nt unfairly charged.
196039
care dental and capital one both have plans, ask dentists what plans they have, they'll know of lenders.  also, call around, I recently had a lot of work done and found out that prices vary a lot.
805917
In this instance, you would pay ths first $200.00 to the dentist and  then the insurance company would pay 80% of the remaining $1200.00.  That would be  $960.00.  That leaves another $240.00 for you to pay.  The billing clerk or insurance specialist in the dentist's office handles this for you.  Every office has one and they are very adept at working with insurance offices.
999715
check your phone book for a local dental school.  They do the work for a reasonable price and Do accept insurance if you have it.  Sometimes the work takes a little longer but it is much cheaper
990048
one of my friends was interested in getting implants I'm sure she said it was gonna be abt £2,000 but different company's will be different prices why not look in yellow pages then phone a few and get a quote some places might send out a pamphlet with prices for you
545973
Honestly, if you're in a financial crisis, buying a dental plan is hard to do.\n\nI bought my health insurance on www.ehealthinsurance.com.  They are the easiest site I've found to compare benefits of companies at certain premium price levels.  I did it for Washington State.  I believe they have other states.\n\nIf you're hoping to use the insurance to save you health care costs, the answer is probably no.  A $500 deductible plan is very expensive.  If you're trying to prevent a worst-case catastrophic event, then there are a number of inexpensive plans available.\n\nWhen you analyze if you are going to get insurance, consider the reason.  If it's to save on health care costs short term, frequently, by the time you pay for the premiums and deductibles, it would have been cheaper to simply out of pocket the expense.\n\nEmail me with any questions.  Good luck,\n\nJared
1056767
i would get a second opinion.  If you have spent a ton of money putting them on...then it may be that your dentist wants more cash!
441766
Try this website:\nhttp://www.dentalplans.com/\nDepending on what state you live in (just enter your zip code), they offer some dental plans as low as $79.95 a year! You can even compare plans to see which one would be better depending on what work you think you might need. Good luck to you.
416877
I worked for a doctor who specialized in the dental implants. I was in charge of filing the insurance papers and getting the payment for the patients. Unfortunately, most plans did not cover the implants at all. Only the best, most expensive plans covered a part of the implant. \n\nI can tell you that implants are the best way to go to replace a missing tooth, so if you can do it at all, go for it! You wont regret it. Just make sure you find someone who is highly regarded in this procedure. A lot of general dentists are trying to do them and they arent working out as well.
562034
Implants are not going to be an option for you unless you take amazing care of your mouth. Most dentists are not going to give you an implant unless they are positive that you can take care of it and maintain it well. Nobody here can tell you what your best option is. You need to discuss it with your dentist and he/she can direct you where to go from there...
719285
You have to check your policy because every company and policy is different.  If you don't know, your dentist should get preapproval and should be able to tell you what you'll be responsible for.
112687
The price is going to vary depending on what you choose to replace it with.  A flipper, a partial denture, a fixed bridge, a maryland bridge an implant.. many options and the price can vary from a couple of hundred to several thousand.