CAN DENTURES BE AN AFFORDABLE TOOTH REPLACEMENT OPTION?

In most cases, dentures are the most affordable of all tooth replacements. They are also time-tested and practical solutions to tooth loss. And your Metairie, LA dentist offers quality dentures that are budget-friendly, beautiful, and functional.

If you’ve only ever seen old-fashioned dentures from previous decades, we assure you that today’s prosthetics look natural and are never boxy or unflattering. For those who already have dentures but are looking for a more modern and aesthetically pleasing option, we can help.

OPTIONS FOR DENTURES IN METAIRIE, LA

Dentures are a removable tooth replacement option offered in various types to fit individual needs.

PARTIAL DENTURES FOR PARTIAL TOOTH LOSS

Partial dentures are replacement teeth on a partial arch or restoration gum that fill in the gaps where teeth are missing. Partial dentures use the jawbone, healthy teeth, and special clips for support.

COMPLETE DENTURES FOR COMPLETE TOOTH LOSS

Complete dentures are replacement teeth on a prosthetic gum that stand in for total tooth loss. Complete dentures depend on gravity, jawbone support, and suction for stabilization.

IMPLANT-SUPPORTED DENTURES FOR A FIXED SOLUTION

Implant-supported dentures depend on up to six dental implants to fix the denture to the jaw. This solution means you’ll not need relines or drugstore adhesives to keep the prosthetic in place. It will never rock or tilt.

CANDIDACY FOR DENTURES

To learn whether you’re a candidate for dentures or another tooth replacement option, we arrange a consultation between you and one of our skilled dentists. This visit aims to learn about your tooth replacement goals and determine whether dentures are a viable option.

This initial visit typically means x-rays, a health history, and a conversation with the dentist. We let you know what to expect with dentures if you’re a good candidate and answer all your questions.

3 STEPS TO GETTING DENTURES

#1 SCHEDULING YOUR CONSULTATION

Your consultation reveals whether dentures are fitting for you and whether you’ll need pretreatments. For example, you need healthy remaining teeth to support partial dentures. If your remaining teeth are not stable, your dentist arranges for extractions to fit you with a full or implant-supported option.

#2 PRETREATMENTS AND CAREFUL IMPRESSIONS FOR THE LAB

Pretreatments like extractions are the next step. At this point, we also take impressions of your teeth or gums so our trusted lab can fabricate your dentures or partial dentures. You’ll also choose tooth and gum colors to complement your smile or contribute to your smile goals.

#3 DENTURE FITTING AND ADJUSTMENTS

When your dentures are complete, you come in for a fitting, and your dentist makes final adjustments to your prosthetic. We also talk to you about how to care for your dentures and answer any questions you might have.

NOTE ON IMPLANT-SUPPORTED DENTURES AND TEETH IN A DAY IN METAIRIE, LA

Implant-supported dentures require good jawbone health to hold the implants, which are really tooth root replacements. In some cases, you may need pretreatments like bone grafting to make implant dentures a reality.

And with our denture solutions, including implant-supported dentures, we craft a temporary denture to keep you smiling while you await your final prosthetic.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR DENTURES

Even with complete prosthetics, you need to visit your dentist twice a year for preventive checkups. And it’s also essential to keep your gums healthy through at-home cleaning. In addition, gum health is crucial to implants and the ability to wear removable dentures.

We recommend a special cleaning bath to care for your dentures and partials. You can purchase this inexpensive item at your local drugstore for a few dollars. Additionally, you can add cleaning tablets to soak your dentures overnight. We strongly encourage room temperature water for your soaks to avoid damaging your dentures.

You can also use a cleaning brush and special denture polish to keep your smile looking fresh daily.

If you’ve had dentures for a while and you notice cracks or that they don’t fit as snuggly as they should—you’re applying adhesives throughout the day—it may be time for a new prosthetic!

FOR AFFORDABLE DENTURES IN METAIRIE, LA, CONTACT US

We proudly accept CareCredit and offer an exclusive membership plan to make dentistry accessible and affordable to more patients. If you would like to get started or have questions for our dental team, reach out today.