Dentures are a treatment option for replacing missing teeth to restore your smile and help you chew and speak more easily. Today, our Langley and Surrey dentists explain the cost factors behind dentures.
Types of Dentures
There are different types of dentures: complete, partial, and implant-supported dentures. Costs vary for each type of denture.
Complete dentures are designed for the top jaw or bottom jaw when teeth on either are all missing.
Partial dentures replace either one tooth or a few teeth in a row.
Implant-supported dentures are anchored in the mouth by dental implants. These dentures attach to the implants surgically placed in your jaw.
Complete dentures typically cost more than partial dentures, and because implant-supported dentures require a surgical procedure to place the implant in the jaw, this option can also be more expensive.
Materials & Customizations
There are different types of materials that dentures can be made from. Typically, dentures that look more realistic, fully customized dentures tend to cost more.
Higher-quality dentures may cost more, but they’re worth the price for comfort, functionality, and aesthetics. They are custom-made of high-quality materials to fit precisely fit your mouth and come with multiple fitting sessions ahead of time and realignment fittings after they have been placed.
In short, they look more natural and make eating and speaking easier.
Immediate Dentures
Immediate dentures are prepared and fitted on the same day that your teeth are extracted. They serve a primarily aesthetic purpose because they allow you to get your new teeth immediately rather than going for weeks without any teeth, as is typically the case.
As your mouth heals, it will change shape, and your dentures will likely have to be re-fitted so that they sit comfortably and stay in place.
As a result of these additional steps, immediate dentures may cost somewhat more than traditional dentures.
Other Costs
There are a variety of costs associated with getting dentures, aside from the cost of the dentures themselves.
For instance, the preparatory work of extracting teeth and surgically reshaping the jawline to reduce the risk of complications both have costs associated with them.
Ongoing costs include dental adhesives, a denture cleaning machine, and cleaning products.
Are you considering dentures as a replacement option for missing teeth? Contact our Surrey or Langley dental office today to book an appointment and speak with our dentists about your treatment options.