$5,000 per implant is definitely on the expensive side. Going to a corporate dental office like ClearChoice is typically more costly than going to a mom and pop dental office. So what's the benefit? The benefit is that there is more of a warranty associated with the service. I know of a handful of patients who received their dental implants at a local dentist. Then, 5, 10 years later, they ran into problems, and the dentist who had performed their treatment was out of business, retired, moved, etc. Thanks for sharing.

All these DENTISTS BOASTS CHEAPER, ALL FUCKIN BS, DO YOUR RESEARCH, FOR MYSELF, I'D HAVE TO STICK UP ABOUT 20 7-11's ,

Shits ridiculous. Youd be better off paying the extra 5-10k to just get an all on 4 and replace all your natural teeth for that ridiculous price. Idk how those places have patients

I called & got a quote of $50k down here south of Houston. I said, wtf😢

Me too! They're so much money which is crazy to me.

@@kimberlyk3928 It's out of reach for the average person😔

Pay it off over time. People get loans for 30k cars think about all on 4 as an investment

@@KGHoffy I appreciate that, and certainly would if I were in any position to make that kind of monthly payment.

@@jenn2712 id get the loan out for as long as you possibly can to lower the monthly payment. Thankfully i only need a root canal and one implant atm. Alot of people go to mexico or somewhere else to get implants done. Its way more affordable. Dentists and insurances are fucking shitty in our nation. Dental should be covered under medical. Without teeth your quality of life severely declines

Where are you located please

Hi there. Yeah, that's quite a steep quote I must say. About half of that is what I usually charge, which is fair. Are you going with him/her or are you planning on shopping around? BTW, I did not see a quote for the crown abutment, which I assume it is included in the crown fee. But you might want to double check into that...

@@johnjazayeri I'm shopping around. I. might even go to Costa Rica or India. Or maybe I'll head out West to your area.

@@johnjazayeri Abutment must be included in that $1,650 Crown price, or maybe in the $3,100 total for the implant?

@summers2020. That’s cheap compared to perios in LA, CA. This dentist explained high cost of implants in USA. U are seeing a perio, a specialist, who usually will send u back to referring general dentist for crown, healing abutment, temp tooth, etc. Hope u are happy with results since it’s been 11 months.

Hi Aloha. No, having an infection does not exclude you from receiving dental implants. Oral infections always stem from your teeth. Once the infected teeth are removed, the infection will clear up and you can perform dental implants. Having a serious infection may require you to wait a few months, but it does not exclude you from receiving dental implants (if your dentist tells you otherwise get a second opinion!) There are certain medical issues that can actually disqualify you from receiving dental implants (radiation to head/neck, certain drugs, heavy smoking, etc.) but having an infection is a temporary problem that can be resolved in anticipation of placing dental implants.

That is a real shame! I am so sorry. Where you able to do anything about it?

@@johnjazayeri Well. I've had some work done since then. But I just recently moved to South Carolina so I do have an appointment to go and start working on them again next month. So I'm hoping to complete them all. I just have a few to go now. Most of them are done. I wish I were out west. I'd definitely come to your office. We need more dentists like you.

Nice man and seems like good dentist.

Hi Nasim. Great questions! Ok, so I'm not a chemist. As far as I remember from chemistry class, Titanium is not a dangerous heavy metal, but it is still a metal. Titanium is a favored metal when it comes to use in the body, and most other grafts, including hips and knees, are made from Titanium. Now of course, we don't use pure titanium. The Titanium alloy probably does have small amounts of heavy metals that make it somewhat toxic. Zirconia, despite it's white appearance, is also a metal. In essence, they are both relatively safe metals, although Zirconia would be the safer option if I had to choose. Cost wise, that's another story. Zironcia implants are very difficult to do, and they are very expensive. The answer to your question is no. Once you get a dental implant, it's pretty much there for the rest of your life. Removing a dental implant, one that is healed properly, is a nightmare. If there is leeching, there is no way to know, and no way to reverse it. Do your research, and if you feel you prefer Zirconia, then be ready to spend the big bucks!

Hi Kelly. Thanks for sharing. Your dentist sounds like a skilled dentist, too bad his fees are steep. I am sure there are more affordable options in the great State of Texas for dental implants!

Check out Turkey, i just returned, clinic there, state of the art equipment, own lab, manufacture the glass zirconium crowns, implant, abutment for 4 on 1 is about what you are being charged for 1 implant, abutment & crown. i just saved thousands compared to cost in the US & Mexico.

@@paulfine1883 How do I find out more about going to Turkey to get my teeth done? I've searched google but not much is coming up.

Texas? Dr Choi perio has office in Houston & is most affordable for a specialist See Dr Choi’s KZfaq vids. There’s also some younger dentist in Texas that has vids titled “biggest dental scams” in KZfaq, claims he 1st practiced in Singapore & is shocked @ USA pricing. Cannot speak for his experience, but he charges A LOT less than average dentist. VIP fact: if dentist performs poor job on your teeth, it costs A LOT MORE to fix it bc mouth & jaw bone are unforgiving areas, esp as one ages or suffering trauma to mouth, or medical treatment. I pay for skill, not price gauging.

Hi Anahi. Sure. Please email my office at oceansightdds@gmail.com. Best of luck!

Awesome! Do you mind sharing with us which dental insurance you had? That is a very good price then, 1700 from you and another 1700 from the insurance.

Please share your insurance please. Thank you.

@@ToniBlyden delta dental

Hi Aloha. Yes, there is a fee involved for tooth extraction, another fee for bone grafting, and a separate fee for the dental implant. In fact, there are a few fees for the dental implant: one for the implant fixture (screw), one for the abutment, and one for the implant crown. When you get your bill you'll see 5, 6, 7 items listed on it. Those are all the steps involved in performing dental implant treatment. That is part of the reason why dental implants are so costly. There is so much to do! Performing a tooth extraction, bone grafting, and dental implant usually takes about 5 to 10 visits from start to finish over 3 to 9 months. There are many steps involved and each one has its own fees. It's best that to ask your dentist for a full breakdown of the costs upfront so that you're not surprised down the line.

500.00 or 5,000

@@lisalisa7416 $500.00 Turkey is even less. Turkey Check out Dentafly clinic, state of the art equipment, their own lab, lower cost than Albania, I just returned. What would cost $ 30,000.00 US, $ 15,000.00 Mexico, $ 7,000.00 Turkey. Turkey is a major country for medical tourism.

Not including youll be traveling back and forth many times with isdues ect

@@tamekaconley9753 I just did 2 implants in Mumbai for $2000 for everything. Extractions and implants at the same time-perfect. My bone is fine. Last year in Germany I did 2 there as well and extractions and spent about the same. Again 2 trips. Implants one time-the rest a few months later. The savings more than offsets the cost of the trip, I make a nice holiday and get my medical needs sorted out. I’ve lived in Beverly Hills since 1993. Can I afford BH doctors? Sure. But I’d rather keep my money and take holidays. For those who can’t travel, this Dr is a good option if your stuck in America. He’s doing the right thing. Tough being in any medicine as a business in America now. Welcome to America, don’t get sick! Cardiac care is the best in America.

​@Paul Fine what if you need bone grafting or any additional issues addressed? How much dies it cost to fly to turkey 🇹🇷?

Hi Shema. Thank you for the very interesting question, one that I have seen before and dealt with myself several times. Let me summarize your situation: You're supposed to receive 6 individual dental implants (6 implant posts, 6 abutments, 6 crowns) to replace your upper front 6 teeth. Your dentist goes in to perform the surgery and tells you "Shema, you don't have enough jawbone for 6 implant posts. I'll be placing 4 implants instead and make you a pair of 3-unit bridges". What do you do? Do you get upset? Do you request a refund? Let's go ahead and discuss these dilemmas. First off, don't feel bad at all. These things happen all the time during surgery. When you're performing dental surgery, you always want to put in as many implant posts as you possibly can. Then you open the gums and start drilling and realize that there is less jawbone than you had expected (this can happen even with a CT scan on hand). This doesn't reflect poorly on your dentist. It happens to the best of us. There is no way of knowing exactly how much bone there is, how thick the bone is, how it responds to drilling, etc. Replacing your front 6 teeth with 4 implant posts is perfectly fine. In fact, it's typically done this way. I very rarely see 6 screws replacing 6 front teeth since there is usually insufficient jawbone to do it this way. Now let's talk about the financial implications of this scenario. Should you be charged less for an implant bridge as compared to 3 separate dental implants? I would say yes. An implant bridge should cost about 10 to 20% less than individual implants. When you receive 3 dental implants you're paying for 3 implant posts (screws), 3 abutments, and 3 crowns. When you get an implant bridge you're receiving 2 implant posts, 2 abutments, and a 3-unit bridge (3 crowns essentially). Your doctor is saving a bit of money not having to place one post and one abutment. Therefore, it's fair to refund that portion of the treatment to the patient. At least that's what I would do if a patient brings it to my attention (keyword IF patient brings it to my attention ;) You mentioned that your entire treatment was $30,000. I would say that you should get about $3,000 to $6,000 discounted from your treatment. After all, your doctor is saving about $1,000 to 2,000 on the implant parts, so why not transfer some of that savings to you? Now, some dentists may argue that they can't refund you for blah blah blah reasons. Others would accommodate your request for a small refund. That is between you and your dentist. I hope my explanation helps you understand what is fair so that you and your dentist can reach a mutual agreement. Best of luck with your treatment and be sure to let us know how it goes!

Thanks for a prompt and precise explanation. Your advise much appreciated. Keep up the good work

Hi Aloha. LOL, I suppose you can do a whole bunch of stuff together to save time. It depends on your dentist really. Many times you're referred to a specialist, like an oral surgeon, endodontist, or periodontist for specialty dental work. Dental specialists may do other surgical procedures that go along with dental implants. These include tooth extraction, bone grafting, gum surgeries, bone recontouring, etc. It's typical that we do all these things at the same time. So I may pull two teeth, smooth out the jawbone, graft the area, and place a few dental implants, all in one setting. Other times I do fillings, crown preps, and a few root canals in one setting. I generally don't like to combine surgical (extractions, implants) and non-surgical treatments (fillings, crowns, root canals) together. Too much bleeding, and it gets too messy! The only exception is when I put scary cat patients to sleep. In that case, I do all the hard/painful work in one setting. I always start the appointment by doing the fillings, crowns, etc. which don't cause much bleeding, and then work my way to surgical stuff like extractions and dental implants.

Hi KD. I personally do not anyone there. You can search the web, etc. Another way of finding a good implant dentist is looking at reputable dental implant association websites. I recommend AAID, which I'm a member of. Go to their website by searching AAID implant dentist. You can type in your city to find a qualified nearby provider.

Hi Tee Tee. The price sounds pretty good actually, below average I would say. Regarding the pink crown section, that is not a bad idea to tackle cases with extensive bone loss. If you don't have a gummy smile, this is a very reasonable solution. If you do have a gummy smile, the pink porcelain may show a little bit. Overall, I'd say your doctor sounds very knowledgeable and your treatment price is similarly reasonable. Good luck! Have you discussed what will you be wearing as a temporary tooth?

@@johnjazayeri he's made me single tooth denture.

Hi Aloha. Sure you can! In fact, I always prefer to place as many dental implants as I possibly can inn one visit. Not only do I have all my equipment, etc. ready to go, but it's also easier for the patient. Less rounds of antibiotics, less mental stress, less post-op pain, etc. If you're getting dental implants that are next to each other, I always recommend that you do them at the same time. This way, your dentist can position the implants accurately to make it easier to fabricate your crowns/ bridges.

Hi Kailee. That's a weird insurance that you have. Both fees are significantly higher than the customary fees. Shoot me an email at oceansightdds@gmail.com for quotes, etc. Good luck!

Yes

Hi Christina. Of course I do all on fours. Did you have a question about them? Check out my video to learn more about the all on four process and how it replaces all of your missing teeth with a fixed set of prosthesis: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l556q9KjxNbLhYE.html

Yes! Contact me on my email at oceansightdds@gmail.com. Be sure to live close to southern California and mention that you are a KZfaq Subscriber.

What generous man you are.

Hi there. I am a real dentist but I practice in the West Coast and am not too familiar with your area. What treatment do you need and what options have you considered? I'd be glad to provide you with a second opinion if you can post your X-rays in the comments (Panoramic is best).

Hello Dr John Jazayer Is mini implant worth the money? and how can I find a affordable Provider near me? I live in The Valley, California, Stanislas County

Hi Aloha. Great question. In California where I work, dental work has a mandatory warranty of just one year. I know, it's pathetic, one year is nothing! However, 99% of issues with dental implant typically arise within the first year. This means that if your dental implant is solid and working well for one year, there is very small chance that it becomes loose, infected, etc. after that time period. That's pretty good. If you compare this to root canals, which have like a 10% chance of getting re-infected and failing in 10 years, you'll see why so many people prefer dental implants to other dental treatments. Now I know there are plenty of dentists who promise a 5 year, 10 year, sometimes a life-time warranty on their dental implants, but take that with a grain of salt. First off, once your dentist retires, moves, dies, the warranty is up (this isn't Costco or Amazon you know!) Secondly, the dentist can always find a reason not to honor the warranty: You had another tooth removed which caused my implant to loosen, you didn't maintain proper hygiene since you missed a cleaning 4 years ago, it was a mechanical issue and it's not my fault, etc. etc. Instead of worrying about warranty, find a great dentist with experience who has a good reputation in your neighborhood. Don't look for the cheapest deal, as that usually translates to cutting corners, using cheaper implants, etc. which leads to more problems down the line.

On the other hand spending more does not mean you are getting more. You can do all the research and comparison you want, it's a spin on the roulette wheel. You may get lucky, you may not.

Hi Penny. How many implants are we talking about and where are they going? $8000 for a bunch of implants is not a bad deal, but what is it that your dentist is offering you? Is it snap on dentures on the top and a few implants on the bottom to replace the missing lower teeth?

Right? More money for the dentist, and more teeth for the patient!

Hi Jace. I do not know of any dentists in that neighborhood personally. I can tell you a bit about Clear Choice. They are a national chain, part of 1,000+ dental groups. They are expensive, but they do give you a reliable product. They use high quality dental implants as well as high quality restorative material. They only hire prosthodontists, who have additional training of 3 years beyond dental school. Expect to pay close to six-digits for full mouth implant treatment. You can look for local dentists who do it for a bit cheaper. Be sure to verify the implant brand and restorative material. Dental schools are fine, they are probably the least expensive option. However, treatment usually takes years, sometimes 3, 4, or 5+ years. Good luck with your treatment and I hope you find an exceptional dentist to handle your case.

@@johnjazayeri Thanks for replying/. I have been for an evaluation at the University of Md. faculty practice. I did not want the kind that you have to take out every night and I was not looking for any type of cheap materials. I am older and I need to get some health issues like my high blood pressure attended to before I do this. It is even more expensive then I thought it could be. I couldn't find any price higher on line than 90,000 bucks and before doing the scan, the prosthodontist thought it might be 70,000 bucks . But after the scan it's a little over 100 thousand bucks for full mouth 8 upper implants and 6 lower implants that don't need to be removed at night. So when you said near 6 figures, that was close. It might take 2 years to complete.

Go to Mexico and it should only cost 20k for full mouth 3on6 implants.

Lol, I agree. You shouldn’t look for the “cheapest” deal. I always get three quotes and usually go with the middle one. Going too cheap means cheap implant brand, cheap crown, cheap bone graft, etc. In California, you have one year only to file a complaint. So if your implant fails after one year, your kind of in a pickle. Don’t go too cheap guys!