I paid 8,000.00 for dental implants. Can I use this as a deduction?

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June 4, 2019
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IsabellaG

Level 13

Yes. While dental implants aren't specifically mentioned in IRS Publication 502, the IRS says:

"You can include in medical expenses the amounts you pay for the prevention and alleviation of dental disease. Preventive treatment includes the services of a dental hygienist or dentist for such procedures as teeth cleaning, the application of sealants, and fluoride treatments to prevent tooth decay. Treatment to alleviate dental disease includes services of a dentist for procedures such as X-rays, fillings, braces, extractions, dentures, and other dental ailments."

If the implants improved dental function as well as appearance, the cost would be deductible. On the other hand, teeth whitening is considered cosmetic and not deductible.

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ERC

Level 2

ClearChoice Dental requires full payment for all on 4 implants at time of first surgery,

but total services may overlap tax years with Provisional teeth provided initially but permanent not until implant Osseointegration. Can I deduct all in one year or is some proration between two tax years necessary.

xmasbaby0

Level 15

You can enter the amount you actually PAID for 2018 on your 2018 tax return. If you paid some of it in 2019 then that amount can only be entered on your 2019 return. It is not important when you actually got the dental work done or completed; it is about when you PAID for it.

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GEORGE234

Level 2

Hello. Did you get full upper and lower implants for $8,000.00? If so, where? That is a incredible price.

I need to do but I can not afford the $30,000 to $50,000 price tag. This is very important. Thanks for a reply.

email me [email address removed]

GEORGE234

Level 2

Wow. Where did you get full dental implants For $8,000.00? My email address is [email address removed]. Thank you so much if you reply>

Anonymous

@GEORGE234 got news for you just 1 implant can cost over $5,000. decades ago I had a client that need implants for his entire mouth. at that time the cost was over $50,000