Dentures – Woodstock, GA
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It can be difficult to take a bite out of life when you are missing multiple teeth. You may not feel like smiling so much, and eating can become a chore. But dentures and partials can come to the rescue in cases of significant tooth loss. These are prosthetic teeth that take the place of the ones you are missing. And thanks to modern materials and methods, dentures in Woodstock are more comfortable and natural-looking than ever before! Keep reading to learn more about them – including how they are made and why they are important.
Why Choose Dream Dental For Dentures?
- #1 Friendly And Caring Dental Team
- #2 Convenient Appointment Times
- #3 In-Network With Most PPO Insurance Plans
Who’s a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Whether you’ve lost a few teeth or many, you likely qualify for modern dentures. The degree of your tooth loss shouldn’t affect your overall candidacy. That said, you’ll still need to consult Dr. Patel and the rest of our team before you jump into anything. We’ll closely assess your smile and see if you meet the criteria for a good dentures candidate. As for what those requirements are, please keep reading to learn more or call us soon.
Effects of Missing Teeth
Before you delve into denture candidacy, consider the effects of missing teeth. Doing so helps you see how treatment could benefit your smile.
Don’t forget that people can lose teeth for various reasons. For example, someone’s tooth might fall out due to a combination of decay and infection. Another person’s teeth could loosen from gum disease, putting their loss at great risk. Some unlucky few could even get a tooth knocked out via injury or accident.
Though tooth loss has various causes, its effects are largely stable and consistent. Perhaps the most notable one is how missing teeth makes eating, speaking, and smiling much harder. Similarly, smile gaps can cause your remaining teeth to tilt, erode your jaw, and harbor harmful oral bacteria. Leaving them to professional helpers and handlers will leave you much better off.
What Qualifies You for Dentures?
Dentures don’t have harsh restrictions, so almost any adult with missing teeth can qualify for them. However, you should still note three relevant points about candidacy.
Point one is that dentures require good oral health to work. While these prosthetics can’t decay, they still depend on strong gum and jaw tissues for stability. Even the best dentures won’t remain secure if a patient’s gums and jawbone lack the required strength. (Of course, sensitive or decayed teeth aren’t disqualifiers; dentures can easily replace them.)
The second matter is simple: how many teeth you’ve lost affects which dentures you need. For example, someone who’s only missing a few can get by with a partial model. Others who lack a whole arch of teeth will require a full denture.
Lastly, remember that finances will play a key role in your treatments. Dentures are fairly inexpensive, even as they work wonders, so they’re well-suited for patients with limited budgets. Even quality pairs are less pricey than dental bridges or dental implants.
Alternative Tooth-Replacement Options
In the off chance you don’t qualify for dentures, don’t despair. We at Dream Dental offer several other great tooth replacement options, including:
- Dental Bridges – A dental bridge is a fixed restoration, consisting of two crowns fused to either side of a pontic. Dentists will alter your nearby teeth to place and secure these crowns.
- Dental Implants – Unlike dentures or dental bridges, dental implants are titanium posts placed directly in your jaw. Their design allows them to fuse with your jaw, ensuring your new prosthetic teeth remain highly secure.
Types of Dentures
There are three main types of dentures. While each is a great option for tooth replacement, the type that will work best for you depends on your oral situation. We can help you determine what your perfect set of dentures will look like, but in the meantime, you can learn more about the three types below.
Partial Dentures
Partials fill in the gaps when some natural teeth still remain healthy in the gum line. We can customize their shape to create a seamless look for your smile, and they are secured with brackets affixed to the remaining natural teeth.
Full Dentures
Full dentures are a complete set of prosthetic teeth that can replace an entire arch missing from the upper or lower jaw – or both! Unlike partials, full dentures are held in place using natural suction and the help of a denture cream, as needed.
Implant Dentures
Imagine a full denture that is anchored to your jawbone with a set of dental implants. That’s an implant denture! This unique design gives a traditional denture more stability, making them far less likely to slip out of place while you’re eating or speaking.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures in Woodstock come with a variety of benefits, including:
- High-quality materials that can withstand the natural forces of chewing and speaking
- A prosthetic that looks and feels similar to natural teeth
- Increasing the volume of your facial structure for a more youthful appearance after tooth loss
- Prevent the loss of additional teeth (with partial dentures)
- Well-fitting prosthetics support a balanced, nutritious diet
Understanding the Cost of Dentures
Many patients considering dentures want to know how much they can expect to pay for their new teeth before proceeding. Our Dream Dental team is happy to provide a detailed estimate based on Dr. Patel’s examination after you’ve consulted him.
The cost of restoring your grin depends on your unique circumstances. Continue reading to learn more about how pricing is determined, and feel free to contact us for additional information!
Factors That Affect the Cost of Dentures
Three main factors are considered when calculating the amount due for your dentures, and they are:
- You’ll need to pay for any additional services needed before being fitted with your prosthetics, like imaging, X-rays, impressions, a bone graft procedure, or extracting remaining teeth.
- The base material. Several acrylic resins can be utilized for the gum-colored foundation of your restoration, influencing the final invoice.
- How the teeth are made. The pontics can be made from durable porcelain, resin, nylon, or metal, which affects the price.
Many patients feel tempted to select the most cost-effective options by default, but when it comes to rebuilding your smile, the quality of the product is often reflected in its rate. It’s worth investing in a quality prosthetic that looks more natural and is built to last.
Are Implant Dentures More Expensive?
Implant dentures typically cost more because, unlike removable restorations, they involve oral surgery. First, an oral surgeon or specialist will strategically place four to eight titanium rods in your jawbone. Then, once your bone fuses with the metal and the poles become permanent parts of your grin, Dr. Patel can provide specially designed dentures to cover them.
The result is a longer-lasting prosthetic that isn’t intended to be removed and is less likely to become destabilized or dislodged. However, you must pay for the additional expenditures involved in the process, like the oral surgeon, sedatives, and the materials used to build your new teeth.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dentures?
Most dental insurance policies cover about 50% of major procedures like being fitted with new dentures. Every plan is different, though, and there’s no guarantee. You may want to verify with our provider before proceeding. Please let us know if you can’t find the information or need help with insurance claims. Our friendly office staff are familiar with the ins and outs and are happy to help you maximize your available benefits.
Other Options for Making Dentures Affordable
Although dental insurance can lower your out-of-pocket expenses, we understand that not everyone carries a policy. We don’t want your budget to hold you back from rebuilding your smile, so we offer the following options to help make dentures more affordable:
- Flexible financing. We have partnered with CareCredit so that you can break up your final invoice into more manageable installments if your application is approved.
- In-house memberships. We also offer our own on-site discount plan for services we provide for a flat annual or monthly fee. Please contact us for more details or help applying.