5 Common Mistakes When Choosing Dentures
Choosing dentures to replace damaged or missing teeth is a huge decision that should be carefully considered. If you speed through the process, you may end up with dentures that don't fit well, are uncomfortable, or don't seem as natural as you'd like.
Choosing dentures to replace damaged or missing teeth is a huge decision that should be carefully considered. If you speed through the process, you may end up with dentures that don't fit well, are uncomfortable, or don't seem as natural as you'd like.
If you want to avoid denture difficulties, learning from other people's experiences is an excellent place to start because it prevents you from making the same mistakes.
Here are five common mistakes people make when choosing dentures:
1. Choosing any dentist
To ensure that your dentures are suitable for you, they should be made by a skilled dentist and an experienced denture prosthetist. They can create bespoke dentures that are both comfortable and supportive.
Most dentists can prescribe dentures, but prosthetists utilize their specialized abilities and experience to create well-fitting, natural-looking dentures, making the precise changes required to let you chew, speak, and smile with ease.
When you schedule a denture consultation with a dentist, they will inspect your mouth to decide the best type of dentures for you. They will also look for any oral health issues, such as tooth decay or gum disease, that may interfere with treatment and must be treated beforehand.
2. Not knowing your options
Before making any decision, it's critical to understand all of your options. Getting dentures is no different, and your dentist will explain all of your denture alternatives during your appointment.
The ideal sort of dentures for you will depend on how many teeth you wish to replace, whether you need any extractions, and how much money you have available.
Full dentures
Full or complete dentures can replace all of your upper or lower teeth at the same time. If you still have some teeth, you may need to have them extracted. Full dentures can be made from a variety of acrylic resin materials, each with its own set of strengths, durability, aesthetics, and cost.
Partial dentures
Partial dentures can be used to replace one or more teeth. They use clasps to attach to the back of the teeth on each side of the gap. Acrylic or cobalt chrome (metal) partial dentures are available, with the latter being stronger, lighter, and less bulky but more expensive.
Implant-retained dentures
Full or partial dentures that are supported by dental implants are also known as overdentures. This is a surgical treatment option that involves inserting dental implants into the jaw bone for improved retention, stability, and function. Implant-retained dentures use abutments to clip on and off dental implants, and they are removed each day for cleaning and left out overnight.
Immediate dentures
If you have any diseased or broken teeth extracted, your dentist can place instant dentures on the same day to restore your smile right away. Impressions are taken of your teeth before extraction so that the immediate denture can be fitted right immediately. These are meant to be a stopgap remedy while your mouth heals.
Denture materials
The cost of denture materials is also factored into the overall cost of dentures. Modern full dentures are constructed from a variety of high-impact acrylic resin choices, some slimmer than others, while partial dentures are made of acrylic or cobalt chromium and link to existing teeth with metal clasps.
3. Not getting a perfect fit
Dentures must be custom-made to fit your mouth properly so that they stay in position, are not uncomfortable, and do not interfere with your ability to eat or speak. This is why dentists advise patients to wait until their gums have healed and swelling has subsided following tooth extraction before taking impressions of their mouths and making personalized dentures.
4. Not considering the alternatives
Dentures are one option for replacing seriously damaged or missing teeth, but they are not the only ones, nor are they the best option for everyone. You may have decided on dentures, but you should explore options such as dental implants or dental bridges, as each therapy has advantages and disadvantages.
5. Not asking about finance options
Dentures can be a more cost-effective alternative for tooth replacement than a dental implant or bridge, but it's still crucial to research rates and learn about available options.
If you're concerned about the expense of dentures, ask your dentist's clinic to verify your health fund entitlements by swiping your health fund card. Also, you may ask about any available flexible financing programs to help you save money upfront and break down your bill into smaller installments so you don't have to postpone your treatment or settle for lower-quality dentures.
Denture prices range from $1200 to $4000, depending on the style of denture and the number of teeth replaced. To assist you in managing costs, your dentist may offer one of the interest-free payment options from reputable sources if they have one.
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