Dentures – Eatontown, NJ

Factors That Affect the Cost of Dentures

Ahead of denture treatment, our dentists will perform a quick oral exam. Doing so lets them assess factors that affect your treatment cost. Among these, the most common ones are:

• Preparatory Services – Before wearing a denture, you may need preliminary services. (Such work ranges from tooth extractions to gum disease therapy.) If so, you can expect a greater expense.
• Type of Acrylic Base – As it happens, a denture’s base can use varying kinds of acrylic. Treatment will cost more or less based on the type you get.
• Quality of Replacement Teeth – A denture’s artificial teeth are acrylic or porcelain. The acrylic ones are cheaper but short-lived. In contrast, porcelain teeth cost a lot and last longer.

Given the factors above, remember: cheap dentures aren’t good. They rely on subpart acrylic and inferior tooth materials. Therefore, make sure your denture is of high quality!

Are Implant Dentures More Expensive?

Technically, implant dentures do cost more upfront. That said, they have benefits that justify this higher price.

You see, implant dentures use dental implants. The latter are titanium screws that act as substitute tooth roots. Once placed in your jaw, they slowly fuse with it until they become permanent. That being the case, dentures attached to implants don’t slip or fall.

At the same time, an implant denture is a wise investment. Its implants can last 15-30 years with proper care. In other words, this denture often lasts longer than a regular one. That means fewer repair or replacement visits.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Dentures?

Thankfully, dental insurance does cover dentures. Most plans view the prosthetics as medically necessary. As such, they typically cover up to 50% of a denture’s cost.

Of course, there are exceptions. Some dental plans have limited or non-existent denture coverage. For that reason, you should confirm your benefits before treatment. We’ll happily help you do so if you’d like.

Other Options for Making Dentures Affordable

Even if you lack insurance, other ways can make dentures affordable. The most notable of these are a practice’s payment options. If you select the right one, dentures can be quite budget-friendly.

Just look at Nu Dental of Eatontown, for example. We provide:

• Membership Plans – For a flat annual fee, you can join one of our office’s membership plans. These arrangements would give you major discounts on denture treatment.
• CareCredit Financing – Our office works with CareCredit, a third-party financier. With their help, you could pay for dentures in monthly installments. You’d be able to meet the treatment price over time.

For more facts on denture costs, book a consultation at our office! We’ll happily make your prosthetics pretty and affordable.

What is the Average Age for Dentures?

True enough, tooth loss can happen at any age. However, it still occurs more often for older patients. Those in their late 40s and early 50s are likeliest to be first-time denture wearers.

Current research supports this truth. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 66 % of adults aged 40-64 lack at least one tooth. Similarly, the American Dental Association found that over half of those aged 65-74 wear dentures.

Of course, you can still get dentures in your younger years. The need for them may increase with age, but young and old alike can be denture candidates.

How Long Will You Have to Wait to Get Dentures After Your Teeth Are Pulled?

Typically, the wait for dentures after tooth extraction is 6-8 weeks. That said, the exact timing depends on the denture you get. Certain kinds require your mouth to recover more for placement.

For example, consider immediate dentures. These kinds can be placed right after an extraction. (As such, they have the nickname of “same-day” dentures.) Given this trait, they’d let you enjoy eating and speaking right away. Still, these dentures may not fit your underlying bone and gums well.

In contrast, implant dentures involve a longer wait. They won’t fully work until 4-6 months after placement. Once that period ends, your implants will have properly fused with your jaw.

What Can’t You Eat with Dentures?

Dentures may act as replacement teeth, but they aren’t exactly like natural ones. There are foods you should avoid when wearing them. You may hurt your restored smile or oral health if you don't.

In particular, you shouldn’t eat the following:

• Sticky Foods – If you chew things like peanut butter or gummy candies, your dentures could get pulled out of place. Food bits would then get trapped and irritate your gums.
• Foods with Small Pieces – Items like popcorn kernels, shelled nuts, and sesame seeds have small pieces. As such, their tough bits might get stuck around your dentures and damage them.
• Hard Foods – Chewed carelessly, nuts, popcorn, carrots, and other hard foods can break dentures. You should thus avoid them as best you can.
• Tough Meats – Steak and pork chops require much chewing, straining your dentures and gums.

Can You Kiss with Dentures?

Honestly, yes – it’s entirely possible to kiss with dentures! Even so, you’ll need time to adjust to how the act feels.

Remember, dentures are artificial; they don’t have nerves like real teeth do. Therefore, you have to be cautious when kissing with them. You might kiss too hard or bump your partner’s teeth otherwise.

Luckily, you can speed up the adjustment. Just practice kissing gently when you’re wearing dentures. That way, your prosthetic teeth won’t shift out of place.