FULL & PARTIAL DENTURES – FAYETTEVILLE, NY

Effects of Missing Teeth

Tooth loss can happen due to age, injury, infection, or genetic factors, and neglecting to replace a pearly white can lead to serious consequences for your oral and overall health. The loss of even a single tooth can redistribute the pressure of chewing and lead to uneven dental wear, and it can also lead to jawbone atrophy that can cause dental misalignments and further tooth loss. The loss of many teeth can affect the patient’s ability to enjoy a nutritious diet and make them more vulnerable to malnutrition and indigestion. Tooth loss can also lead to changes in the facial structure such as sagging cheeks and a sunken mouth, which can diminish a person’s self-esteem.

What Qualifies You for Dentures?

Dentures can be a great option for those who have lost many teeth, experience severe dental sensitivity, or have extensive tooth decay. However, a good denture candidate will have all oral infections resolved with restorative dentistry before receiving their device, and they will need to commit to a regimen of excellent oral hygiene and appliance maintenance. If a patient’s jawbones are too thin to support dentures, we may be able to refer them to a specialist for bone grafts so they can receive the appliances later.

The right type of denture for you depends on how many teeth you are missing and your budget. Partial dentures can replace one or several teeth throughout the mouth, and full dentures can replace a completely lost arch. While traditional appliances can be fantastic for patients on a budget, implant dentures offer superior longevity, easier hygiene requirements, and maximum chewing power.

Alternative Tooth-Replacement Options

Dentures aren’t for everyone, and we offer several other ways to restore lost teeth. These include:

• Dental bridges: These devices consist of one or several artificial teeth strung together to replace a few sequential missing teeth. They can be supported by dental crowns placed on healthy teeth or implants inserted at either side of the gap.
• Dental implants: These titanium pieces are surgically inserted into the jawbone and fused with its structure through the natural process of osseointegration. While implants are more costly than traditional dentures, this process allows them to support lifelike restorations that work and look just like real teeth and can last for decades with excellent care.

Factors that Affect the Cost of Dentures

When it comes to determining the cost of a new set of dentures, there are generally three main factors that must be considered:

• Any preliminary treatment you’ll need before your mouth is ready to wear your new dentures, such as gum disease therapy or tooth extractions.
• The type of acrylic you choose for your denture base (the part that looks like your gums).
• The material used for your prosthetic teeth, which can be either acrylic or porcelain, depending on your budget and preference.

While we understand that saving money is important, it is equally important to select a pair of affordable dentures in Fayetteville that is high quality and durable, as you will be using them every day for important tasks like eating, speaking, and smiling!

Are Implant Dentures More Expensive? 

You may have heard about implant dentures being the best of both worlds- combining the beauty of dentures with the durability of dental implants. While it is true that these restorations are more expensive than traditional dentures, most patients find them well worth the price. Implant dentures offer unprecedented stability to eat a full diet, look more realistic than traditional dentures, and are much easier to care for. Plus, when you consider that you’ll likely need to replace your removable dentures every five to seven years while implant dentures can last decades longer, these remarkable restorations could even pay for themselves!

Does Dental Insurance Cover Dentures?

Yes, most dental insurance plans will cover at least part of your dentures, but this depends on your individual policy. In most cases when they do, it is around 50%. They may also cover portions of preliminary treatments, too. Your dental team will discuss this with you at your consultation, or feel free to contact your dental insurance provider directly for more information.

Other Options for Making Dentures Affordable

At Lyndon Family Dental, we are pleased to offer several money-saving options for patients who need dentures and either don’t have traditional dental insurance or need to offset their remaining balance with dental insurance:

• The Lyndon Family Dental Membership Plan is ideal for anyone who doesn’t have private dental insurance but would still like to save money on routine and restorative oral healthcare throughout the year. It also offers valuable discounts on treatments including dentures!

• CareCredit Financing – This program works with a trusted, third-party lender to break up the balance of your dentures into multiple, low or no interest monthly payments that may be more affordable than paying the entire cost upfront.

If you’re ready to replace your missing teeth and restore your healthy, beautiful smile with the help of durable, lifelike dentures, contact us today to schedule a consultation!

How Long Will You Have to Wait to Get Dentures After Your Teeth Have Been Extracted?

It depends on how many teeth were removed and how much time your mouth requires to heal. The average wait time between an extraction and receiving dentures is about six to eight weeks, but this is not set in stone; we’ll give you an estimate based on your situation after the extraction procedure. The wait is necessary so that the gums can heal properly. Sometimes immediate dentures can be placed right away, but they’ll need to be switched out eventually once the shape of your jawbone changes during the implant process. Note that if you’re getting implant dentures, then you have to wait three to six months for the implants to join with your jawbone before new teeth can be attached.

Will It Hurt to Get Dentures?

When teeth are extracted before dentures are placed, you’ll most likely experience some soreness while your mouth is healing. It will last for a few days, but it can be reduced with pain medication. After you’ve received your denture, your gums may feel irritated for a while. This sensation will fade over time as your mouth adjusts, although for some people this can take months. If you experience severe pain at any point, call our office immediately for help.

Is It Hard to Talk with Dentures?

Dentures are not exactly the same as your natural teeth, so your mouth will have to “re-learn” how to speak with them properly. You may speak with a slight lisp for the first few weeks of wearing dentures; you might also occasionally find that your words come out muffled. To shorten the adjustment process, try reading out loud when you have the chance. If your dentures are a little unstable, a small amount of adhesive can keep them in place and help make your speech a bit clearer.

Can I Sleep with My Dentures?

It’s possible to sleep with your dentures, but it’s better to take them out instead. Dentures put a lot of pressure on the gum tissue and jawbone that support them, so by taking out your prosthetic teeth, you give the affected tissues in your mouth a chance to heal. Your dentures need to stay moist while they’re out of your mouth, or else their shape might change. Make sure to place them in a glass of denture cleaning solution every night; not only will it keep your teeth moist, but it will also kill harmful bacteria.