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Benefits of Dentures
Restored Oral Function
Proper chewing requires that teeth interlock snuggly when the jaws are closed. This is known as occlusion, and tooth loss can negatively affect this important oral function. Dentures restore bite balance, reducing your risk of developing uncomfortable jaw conditions.
More Youthful Facial Features
Missing teeth are associated with advanced age. Beyond addressing gaps in your smile, a full or partial prosthetic can ensure that your cheeks do not appear sunken-in. If you are looking for a treatment that can leave you looking several years younger, custom dentures might be right for you.
Improved Speech Clarity
Teeth play an important role in speech function. Following the placement of your denture at one of our dental offices, you may notice that speaking becomes easier and clearer.
Improved Speech Clarity
Living with missing teeth can be embarrassing. A high-quality full or partial denture can give you the ability to speak and chew with confidence. Our custom prosthetics are definitely a cause for smiling.
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Your Tooth Replacement Options
Complete Denture
If you have suffered the loss of teeth on an entire dental arch or need extractions, you can be fitted with a complete denture that rests on your gums. The restoration replaces missing teeth along your top or bottom jaw. This type of denture is also known as a full denture.
Implant-Supported Denture
Our doctors generally encourage patients to consider implant-retained restorations–full or partial–due to the superior stability and oral health benefits that dental implants offer.
Partial Denture
If you still have natural teeth remaining, a partial denture can be fabricated that fills in the gaps between your smile. A partial restoration allows you to replace missing teeth without removing your healthy teeth.
Traditional vs. Implant-Supported Dentures
Traditional dentures are removable. They rest on your gums and depend on a combination of denture adhesive and suction to remain in place. Although this provides a level of stability that can allow you to enunciate and eat soft or finely chopped foods, traditional dentures can shift out of place.
Implant-supported dentures are secured directly to implants that are surgically placed in your jaw. This keeps your dentures in place at all times, regardless of what you choose to eat. Dental implants also provide stimulation to your jaw to prevent the atrophy that follows tooth loss. As a result, implant-supported dentures need far fewer adjustments than traditional dentures.
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What If You Are Only Missing a Few Teeth?
Take a look at how a partial denture repairs your smile...
Custom-Designed Restorations
The Added Benefits of Dental Implants
Candidacy Considerations
Unfortunately, not all our patients qualify for implant-supported dentures. Since they involve a surgical procedure, candidates must be in good overall health and non-smokers. Certain conditions like uncontrolled diabetes can increase your risk of complications so make sure to go over your medical history with our dentist to ensure your safety.
Candidates must also have sufficient jawbone density to support traditional implants. If you have experienced jawbone recession from long-term tooth loss, you may first require a bone grafting procedure. Alternatively, you may want to consider All-on-4® treatment, a technique that takes advantage of your remaining bone tissue with just four implants (as opposed to the traditional six to eight). All-on-4 implants stabilize a complete denture and can help you avoid preparatory procedures. To find out what treatment you qualify for, schedule a consultation today.
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How Much Do Dentures Cost?
The cost of a traditional denture at our Lake Charles dentistry practice generally ranges between $1,100-$2,000. This type of denture is typically covered–at least to some extent–by insurance.
For implant-supported dentures, you can expect the costs to be much higher because treatment is more complex and includes oral surgery. Although the denture might be covered by insurance, implants are considered elective. However, the benefits and long-term savings that come with implant-supported dentures make the price a worthy investment.
We take most major insurance plans. We also accept financing through CareCredit®, allowing you to make affordable monthly payments to cover the cost of treatment.
Treatment Overview
A custom denture from our practice can restore your bite and your self-confidence–even your quality of life.
Incredible Smile Transformations
Take a look at the difference a full denture in the upper arch can make in a smile...
Maintenance and Aftercare
Overnight Denture Care
Overnight Denture Care If you have a removable denture, you'll need to take it out each night and place it in a glass of water. Placing the prosthetic in water ensures that the base material maintains its proper size and shape.
Denture Cleaning
Cleaning your false teeth is easy. Simply brush the prosthetic with water using a soft-bristled toothbrush. There are also denture cleaning solutions that you can purchase.
Brushing and Flossing
Implant-supported dentures are often not removable. They should still be brushed twice a day as you would brush your natural teeth. Most convenience stores offer floss threaders that can be used to remove food particles from beneath your implant-supported denture.
Regular Dental Care
False teeth require periodic adjustments to account for changes to your gums. If you already visit our Lake Charles dental practice for check-ups and cleanings, your dentist can use those visits to ensure that your denture is still fitting properly. Dentures do not last forever. After several years, it may need to be replaced.
Maintenance and Aftercare
Overnight Denture Care
Overnight Denture Care If you have a removable denture, you'll need to take it out each night and place it in a glass of water. Placing the prosthetic in water ensures that the base material maintains its proper size and shape.
Denture Cleaning
Cleaning your false teeth is easy. Simply brush the prosthetic with water using a soft-bristled toothbrush. There are also denture cleaning solutions that you can purchase.
Brushing and Flossing
Implant-supported dentures are often not removable. They should still be brushed twice a day as you would brush your natural teeth. Most convenience stores offer floss threaders that can be used to remove food particles from beneath your implant-supported denture.
Regular Dental Care
False teeth require periodic adjustments to account for changes to your gums. If you already visit our Lake Charles dental practice for check-ups and cleanings, your dentist can use those visits to ensure that your denture is still fitting properly. Dentures do not last forever. After several years, it may need to be replaced.
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