Dentures – Brampton, ON
Replace Missing Teeth with Beautiful Restorations
Losing one or more teeth can make life more difficult. Tooth loss doesn’t only affect your ability to eat normally and speak clearly, but also your appearance, self-esteem, and even your oral health. Luckily, the team at Salvaggio Dentistry may be able to provide you with a beautiful and lifelike set of dentures that allows you to speak easily, chew thoroughly, and smile confidently. Here’s a brief guide to how dentures work and who they can help, but please don’t hesitate to contact our staff if you would like to know more.
Why Choose Salvaggio Dentistry for Dentures?
- Compassionate and Experienced Dental Team
- Enjoy a Complete and Beautiful Smile
- Flexible Financing Options Available
Who's a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Dentures are a tried-and-true tooth-replacement solution that has helped countless patients regain their healthy, happy smiles. If you are interested in finding out if you’re a candidate, then don’t hesitate to take the next step: schedule a consultation at our Brampton office! In the meantime, you can read on to learn about the effects of missing teeth, the qualities we look for in a good denture candidate, and more!
Effects of Missing Teeth
In short, tooth loss can have significant consequences for your self-image and overall health. After all, chewing thoroughly is a crucial part of the digestive process, and many people with missing teeth experience indigestion due to inadequate chewing or even malnutrition due to not being able to eat a diverse and nutritious diet. Not only that, but tooth loss makes it more difficult to speak clearly and can make a person embarrassed about showing their smile. For all of these reasons, we strongly recommend exploring your tooth-replacement options, like dentures, sooner rather than later.
What Qualifies You for Dentures?
Almost anyone who has lost teeth can be a good denture candidate as long as they have healthy gums. Plus, even if there is an active infection when you first visit us, we can provide the necessary restorative care first. To put it simply, if you are missing several teeth or an entire arch, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us; there’s a good chance that dentures are the solution you’ve been looking for.
Alternative Tooth-Replacement Options
Of course, if you are only missing one tooth or a few teeth in a row, you might be better served by another dental restoration, like:
- Dental bridge: This traditional tooth-replacement solution is ideal for patients who are missing one tooth or up to four teeth consecutively. Since every aspect of the restoration – from the dental crowns to the prosthetic teeth – is custom-made with your face shape, dental needs, and smile goals in mind, you can have peace of mind knowing it will look and feel just like the real thing.
- Dental implant: There are several unique benefits that come with dental implants, starting with the fact that they can replace both the root and crown of your tooth. They also are custom-made for each patient, and they can last for 30 years or more with the proper care and maintenance. Interested in learning more about this cutting-edge solution? If so, schedule a consultation with us so we can conduct a comprehensive oral exam.
Types of Dentures
During your consultation at our Brampton office, our dentist will evaluate your mouth and recommend the type of denture most suitable for you. Possible treatments include:
Partial Dentures
Having large gaps between your teeth can leave your gums more vulnerable to injury and may result in increased wear and tear on your enamel. Partial dentures can replace a few or many missing teeth in an arch, and they typically consist of artificial teeth, a gum-colored acrylic base, and metal clips to secure them to the natural teeth.
Full Dentures
A full denture is specially customized to comfortably fit over the patient’s gums so it can securely hold itself in place through natural suction. One of these appliances typically consists of ceramic artificial teeth set into a gum-colored acrylic base.
Implant Dentures
If you’re looking for the most stable hold and the greatest chewing power dentures can offer, implant dentures may be right for you. Secured with a series of dental implants surgically placed in the jawbones, these appliances are designed to offer a permanent solution that will not move around in the mouth during speech or meals. Implant dentures can be an especially excellent solution for patients who are not satisfied with their traditional restorations.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures offer a range of impressive benefits such as:
- Each set being customized from the ground up to comfortably fit each patient
- Being made from high-quality materials to make the appliance virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth
- Allowing patients to enjoy a wider range of nutritious foods that keep their bodies in good health
- Preserving the profile and preventing the cheeks from looking hollow
- Being an affordable tooth replacement solution
- Requiring only an easy daily cleaning and maintenance regimen to stay in great shape
Understanding the Cost of Dentures
Even if they appeal to you, you may worry that dentures are too expensive. Fair enough - a treatment that “breaks the bank” won’t do you much good. With that said, a denture’s price varies from patient to patient; your care may not be as costly as you think. Our team will also work with you to make your prosthetics budget-friendly. To learn more about affordable dentures in Brampton, please keep reading or call us.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Dentures
All in all, three major factors influence the cost of dentures. These are:
- Preparatory Care – Before you get dentures, you may require preliminary dental work (gum disease therapy, tooth extractions, etc.). Such service would elevate your treatment cost.
- Type of Acrylic – As it turns out, acrylic (i.e., the main material for a denture’s base) comes in different types. The kind used can make treatment more or less costly.
- Type of Artificial Teeth – Depending on its artificial teeth, a denture can have a high or low price. Acrylic ones are less expensive, while porcelain ones have higher costs.
Note also that very cheap dentures use subpar materials. That being the case, you should opt for moderately priced kinds to ensure better results.
Are Implant Dentures More Expensive?
Implant dentures have a higher upfront price, but the elevated cost is justified. They have unique benefits that other dental prosthetics don’t.
Remember, implant dentures use dental implants – metal posts set in your jaw. Since these posts fuse with your jawbone, they keep the connected appliance from slipping or falling. That means an implant denture will remain secure for many years, in contrast to a “traditional” one. Such security is priceless, especially when it ensures your smile looks very lifelike.
Implant dentures also make for great long-term investments. After all, their long lifespans, which can reach 30 years or more, ensure they don’t need costly follow-up care. An implant denture can thus save you money that regular ones won’t.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dentures?
Fortunately, dental insurance does cover dentures. Most plans view prosthetics as crucial and cover 50% of their final cost. As a result, many patients can benefit if they meet their deductible or maximum first.
On the other hand, exceptions to these rules also exist. There’s a chance your own plan only offers limited coverage, no denture coverage at all, etc. You’ll want to confirm your policy’s benefits before you commit to anything.
Other Options for Making Dentures Affordable
Even if you lack insurance, dentures can still be affordable. Simply rely on our office’s payment options for some help! With the right one, your restorations will fit your budget.
One such option to consider is our flexible financing program. By working with Dental Card, you could divide your care costs into monthly payments. That would make denture treatment more affordable.
Ultimately, good dentures don’t have to be super expensive. Just visit our office and we’ll make your prosthetics fit your finances!