Dentures – Campbell, CA

Psychological Benefits

Many patients struggle to accept the changes to their smile’s appearance and functionality that happen after tooth loss. Those who are overly worried about being judged might even develop anxiety or depression or avoid spending time with others.

You’ll be able to enjoy your favorite activities, like enjoying meals or conversations with loved ones, with dentures in place. They’re customized to look just like your natural teeth and gums to boost your confidence and help you look and feel like the best version of yourself.

Clearer Enunciation

Unfortunately, having gaps in your grin can lead to changes in your speech patterns, and many people develop a lisp or slur that makes communicating difficult. You need two complete arches full of teeth to speak clearly because you press your tongue against them in certain ways to form various sounds.

It can take your tongue, tissues, and other supporting muscles in your mouth about a month to acclimate to your dentures. Then, you’ll be able to relearn how to enunciate all the words you need to speak clearly so you can be more easily understood.

Improves Nutrition

Some patients who have lost teeth experience gastrointestinal problems because they are unable to grind their food sufficiently to be easily swallowed and digested. Others develop malnutrition because many nutritious foods, like fresh fruits and veggies, are tough, chewy, or hard to bite into.

Thankfully, your prosthetic restores a great deal of your original bite force so you can enjoy a wider variety of wholesome ingredients to support your dental and overall well-being.

Preserves Oral Health

If you have any natural teeth remaining, getting dentures is a great way to keep them healthy after their neighbors go missing. They’re likely to shift out of alignment to fill in the empty spaces left behind, which can wear down your enamel, increasing your vulnerability to tooth decay, gum disease, and injuries.

Wearing dentures ensures that everything stays in its proper place to prevent potential problems.

Expands Opportunities

Did you know that the probability of being employed is negatively associated with poor dental health? The state of your smile communicates a lot about you, and if yours is full of wide spaces, interviewers or managers might assume you don’t know how to (or don’t bother to) practice proper oral hygiene.

Having a beautifully restored grin helps you feel confident in your appearance and abilities so you can make a positive first impression that leads to more rewarding professional experiences.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Dentures

Before the actual treatment, Dr. Ho will closely assess your mouth. This exam lets her get details on relevant denture cost factors. In particular, these elements include:

• Preparatory Work – Sometimes, a patient needs preliminary services before a denture treatment. (Such work can range from a bone graft to gum disease therapy.) If your mouth requires this prep, your dentures will cost more.
• Type of Acrylic Base – A denture’s base can use varying kinds of acrylic. Depending on the type, the appliance’s price will increase or decrease.
• Replacement Teeth Quality – A denture’s artificial teeth are acrylic or porcelain. When made from the former material, the treatment is cheap but short-lived. Meanwhile, porcelain teeth make a denture expensive but long-lasting.

As you review the factors above, remember a key truth: cheap dentures aren’t ideal. These sorts rely on inferior acrylic, resulting in fragile bases and teeth. That being the case, choose a denture of high quality!

Are Implant Dentures More Expensive?

Generally, yes – implant dentures have a higher upfront cost. Even so, however, their features more than justify the heightened price.

If you don’t already know, implant dentures use dental implants. These latter prosthetics are placed in your jaw and slowly fuse with it. In doing so, they become permanent parts of your mouth. They won’t slip or fall, leading to a lifelike and gorgeous grin.

More crucially, an implant denture is a wise investment. Its implants often last 15-30 years with proper care, meaning the appliance’s lifespan is longer than a denture’s. As such, you won’t have to pay for as many replacement or repair visits.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Dentures?

Luckily, denture insurance usually will cover dentures. Most plans view the treatment as medically necessary and helpful. So, they’ll normally extend coverage for up to 50% of a denture’s cost.

All that said, there are exceptions. There’s a chance your policy has limited or non-existent denture coverage. Therefore, confirm your benefits before deciding anything. Our staff can contact your insurance provider to assist if needed.

Other Options for Making Dentures Affordable

Insurance isn’t the only way to afford dentures. As it happens, many dental practices offer helpful payment options. The right one could make dentures far more budget-friendly.

For example, look at Dr. Ho’s office. Our team works with CareCredit – a reputable, third-party financier. Through them, you could pay for dentures with low-interest monthly installments. This approach would let you meet a treatment’s price gradually.

As you can see, Dr. Ho and her team want your dentures to be amazing and affordable. Given that fact, learn more about financing them by booking a consultation!