{"id":484,"date":"2014-09-04T11:00:52","date_gmt":"2014-09-04T16:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=484"},"modified":"2014-09-04T12:01:14","modified_gmt":"2014-09-04T17:01:14","slug":"is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-good-deal-on-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-good-deal-on-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there such a thing as a good deal on implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have a couple of missing teeth and I am thinking about having implants placed. It will be a significant investment for me and I want to be sure I get the most affordable price possible. How will I know if my dentist is giving me a good deal?\u00a0 &#8211; Mark in Idaho<\/p>\n<p>Mark,<br \/>\nIt\u2019s always nice when you can shop around and save a little money on things in life. However, dental procedures are not something that you want to cut corners on. Often the best deal might turn out \u201cto good to be true\u201d and one crucial mistake can often lead to spending thousands of dollars more than you intended to get the smile of your dreams.<\/p>\n<p>First you need to find a good implant dentist who can help you determine what treatment options are best for your situation and then what will fit your budget. Today, many dentists are helping make implants more affordable by offering payment plans or accepting credit. And because implants take several months to complete, most dentists give the option to pay for each procedure as it occurs, which also helps spread out the cost.<\/p>\n<p>Getting the best deal can be a bonus, but focusing on the skill and knowledge of the dentist should be your first priority. After you find that, then it\u2019s time to talk about what options are available to you for your particular situation and whether or not the office can work with you on payments and insurance billing to help make it more affordable.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/\">New Orleans cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. Read more about Find out why many consider Dr. Delaune to be the <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/best-dentist-in-new-orleans.html\">best dentist in New Orleans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have a couple of missing teeth and I am thinking about having implants placed. It will be a significant investment for me and I want to be sure I get the most affordable price possible. 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