Are You Wearing Dentures?

Have you gotten to the point where you’re considering buying dentures or you’ve already purchased them to replace your natural teeth? Although dentures may seem like a permanent solution to your dental issues, there are actually much better options out there. If you’ve lost a significant amount of teeth, you want a solution that lasts the rest of your life, not just a quick fix that won’t help in the long run. In this blog, we’re going to talk about dental implants and why you should choose them over standard dentures.

In order to see why dental implants are a better way to go than dentures, you should first learn how dentures work. There are three types of dentures: conventional full dentures, immediate full dentures, and partial dentures.

 

Immediate full dentures are placed right after your remaining teeth are extracted. Before your extraction procedure, your dentist will create a model of your jaw and apply them right after the procedure. These types of dentures need to be realigned regularly in order to prevent the changing bone from loosening your dentures.

Conventional full dentures require you to wait several months for the tissue in your gums and jaw to heal before being applied. This means you’ll be without teeth during this time.

Partial dentures lay on a metal piece that is attached to your natural teeth. You may be able to get a crown attached to your natural teeth in order to anchor in the denture.

 

Just by learning about the types of dentures there are available, it’s not hard to see the issues with them. Depending on the type of denture you get, they may not feel natural for months after your procedure. And in the case of conventional full dentures, you won’t have any teeth while your mouth heals. Even once they are comfortable, it may take a lot of time and practice to speak and chew naturally with them.

How long do they last?

Dentures also take a lot of time and effort to clean and maintain. Dentures that are not cared for properly can be dried out, broken, or warped if hot water is applied for long periods of time. You’ll need to buy a special denture cleaning solution and soak your dentures in them every night. After a while, your dentures will need to be aligned or remade if they’ve seen a significant amount of wear. In some cases, you may need to have the base of the dentures remade to accommodate for changes in your mouth.

How much do they cost?

When it comes to dentures, one of the biggest concerns is the cost. Conventional full dentures will cost you around $1275 to $2750. Immediate full dentures will cost around $1475 to $3150, and partial dentures around $950 to $1900.

Contact Northwest Periodontics

Would you like to learn more about dental implants? Read our next blog to learn about the options that are available. If you’d like to speak with an experienced periodontist, contact Pacific Northwest Periodontics today.