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Dentures – Boston, MA
Fill Out your Smile!
Unfortunately, tooth loss is a problem that all kinds of people face. While it’s most common among older people, we see patients of all stripes who are desperately in need of tooth replacement.
If you’re one of them, dentures are one of the fastest, easiest, and most cost efficient methods of filling out your smile. A single prosthetic can replace all of the teeth on a gum ridge, restoring you to a much greater state of oral health. The Boston team here at Kraft & Schrott Dental Associates have all the tools necessary to give you a beautiful new prosthetic, so if you’re curious, call us for a consultation today.
Why Choose Kraft & Schrott Dental Associates for Dentures?
- Dental Team Consisting of Internationally Recognized Experts
- Comprehensive Care for Patients of All Ages
- Prosthetics Designed with Cutting Edge Technology
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Typically dentures are best suited to those patients who are missing most or all of their teeth. For people like this, these prosthetics can improve the ability to speak, expand the number of foods they can eat, and can drastically improve confidence..
It’s worth noting that dentures rely on the gums for support, so patients with outstanding gum disease may need to address that issue before investing in the prosthetic.
Types of Dentures
Depending on the unique nature of your situation, there are a variety of different dentures capable of helping you. We’ll be able to give you individualized advice regarding which will work best for you when we meet you in person, but here’s what you should know about the varieties available to you before that.
Partial Dentures
Having large gaps in your smile can make it incredibly difficult to smile with confidence, even if you aren’t actually missing all of your teeth. In this case, partial dentures may be perfect for you.
This prosthetic consists of false teeth on a small acrylic base. This is connected to the existing ones via small metal hooks, allowing them to be clipped onto the existing teeth.
Full Dentures
Full dentures, on the other hand, are designed to replace all of the teeth on the gum ridge. Instead of hooking onto teeth, they are designed to adhere directly to the gums entirely via suction. They are constructed from a meticulously molded acrylic, making them both durable and well-fitting.
Implant Dentures
If you’re interested in greater stability for your dentures, you may be interested in implant dentures. This involves adhering your prosthetic to thin metal rods implanted into the jaw, affording you much greater stability and bite strength, as well as greater durability in the long run.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures are designed to perfectly fit your gums, allowing you to geta beautiful looking smile that’s incredibly reliable. This allows you to enjoy greater confidence, eat a more nutritious diet, and speak much more easily than you can without teeth. Dentures also support the muscles in the face, giving you a healthier and more youthful appearance than you can without them.
If you’re interested in learning more about what this style of prosthetic could do for you, give us a call and we’ll help you get the care that you need.
Understanding the Cost of Dentures
While you may need dentures, you’ll want to learn their price before you commit to them. Getting a treatment that exceeds your budget doesn't help anyone. That said, the cost of dentures varies from patient to patient; you must consult our dentists for a precise estimate. You should also note that our dental team will strive to make your care very affordable. In fact, we’ll even explain your dentures’ cost factors and payment options. Just keep reading or call us to learn more.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Dentures
Our practice will give you a quick oral exam as part of your consultation. Among other things, this assessment lets us review things that affect your dentures’ cost. Such things include:
- Preparatory Services – Depending on the situation, you may need preliminary services before getting dentures. These procedures can range from tooth removal to gum disease therapy and more. If required, they’ll add to your final expense.
- Material for Denture Base – In truth, a denture’s base can be made from various kinds of acrylic. The type used can make your final restorations inexpensive or costly.
- Material for Replacement Teeth – Artificial teeth for dentures are made with acrylic or porcelain. Acrylic ones don’t cost as much, but their results are short-lived. In contrast, porcelain teeth get pricey but last longer.
Besides the points above, don’t forget: the “cheapest” dentures aren’t ideal. These kinds rely on sub-par acrylic and poor tooth materials. Given that fact, make sure you buy dentures with a high quality.
Are Implant Dentures More Expensive?
True enough, implant dentures have a higher upfront price than regular ones. They may sound rather expensive as a result. Still, these implant-based models have perks that justify their cost.
Keep in mind that implant dentures rely on dental implants – metal posts placed in your jaw’s sockets. Since these implants fuse with your jawbone, restorations attached to them are highly secure and won’t move around. That means an implant denture is practically permanent and won’t slip or fall from your mouth. In fact, it’ll ensure your new teeth blend seamlessly with the rest of your mouth.
Of course, an implant denture can also save you money over time. Its implants last over 30 years with proper care, so its lifespan is greater than other restorations. In other words, an implant denture won’t need as many repair or replacement visits that cost a lot. It’ll save you money otherwise spent on follow-up care.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dentures?
The good news is that dental insurance does cover dentures. All in all, most plans see these restorations as necessary for tooth loss. It’s to the point that many insurance providers cover up to 50% of a denture’s cost.
Even so, there are exceptions to this rule. A given dental plan may have limited denture coverage or none at all. Therefore, confirm your benefits before treatment; our dental team is happy to help you do so.
As you can see, our practice wants your dentures to be effective and budget-friendly. Learn how to finance them well by visiting our office soon!