Partials & Dentures – Bristol, CT

Psychological Benefits

People who don’t have any teeth often have difficulty accepting their tooth loss. They are less likely to engage in social activities and have a higher risk of experiencing sadness and depression. By restoring the appearance and function of one’s smile with dentures, they are likely to experience an increase in confidence and self-esteem. This is because dentures reduce anxieties about appearance, speech articulation, chewing ability, and more!

Clearer Enunciation

It is much more difficult to speak when you have gaps in your smile. In order to pronounce and perform words, your lips and tongue need to be positioned properly. If you’re unable to touch your tongue to your teeth, some words become very difficult to say. Because dentures act as your missing teeth, they allow you to enunciate more clearly while speaking. After just a short adjustment period and a little bit of practice, speaking will come naturally.

Improves Nutrition

Many foods that are good for you are tough in texture. This includes vegetables, fruits, and healthy proteins. When you can’t chew your food properly due to missing teeth, you can experience a variety of health issues, including indigestion and malnutrition. With an improved ability to chew, dentures allow for a more expansive diet full of nutritious foods. Ultimately, by getting dentures, your body will be better able to receive essential nutrients needed for optimal health!

Preserves Oral Health

If you still have some natural teeth remaining, getting dentures can help prevent them from shifting to other areas of your mouth. Dentures can also bear some of the weight of regular chewing, therefore reducing the wear and tear of your existing teeth!

Expands Opportunity

First impressions are crucial when it comes to job interviews, getting promotions, and meeting new people. Having a beautiful, complete smile is nothing but an advantage. In fact, according to a 2019 study, the probability of being employed was negatively associated with poor oral health.

Removeable Dentures

Remove After Eating

Once you’ve finished a meal, take time to remove and rinse off your dentures. Doing so prevents them from building up food deposits, plaque, and other debris. On the other hand, skipping the rinse would increase your risk of gum disease and other infections.

That said, make sure the rinse doesn’t use hot water. High temperatures, you see, can warp denture material. As such, heated liquids could cause your prosthetic teeth not to fit well.

Clean Your Restoration

Dentists suggest that you clean your dentures once daily. Unlike natural teeth, though, they should be outside your mouth when you do.

For this cleaning process, rely on a soft-bristled toothbrush and some hand soap. Regular toothpaste isn’t appropriate, as its abrasiveness can damage dentures. If available, you could substitute a denture cleanser for the soap.

Time permitting, end the cleaning by placing the dentures in a glass of water or cleansing solution. That way, they won’t don’t dry out and lose shape. Afterward, rinse them thoroughly before putting them back in your mouth.

Keep Your Dentures Safe

You’d be surprised at how easily dentures can get damaged. Given their fragility, then, you’ll want to keep them safe when they’re out of your mouth.

Fortunately, multiple ways to protect dentures exist. One is to place a towel underneath them during the cleaning, as the item would cushion a fall. Another, meanwhile, is to store the prosthetics away from kids and pets.

Remove When You Sleep

When you go to bed at night, it’s best if you take your dentures out. Wearing them to sleep does harm to your oral health.

For example, keeping dentures in restricts gum circulation. Over time, that restriction can result in soft-tissue irritation. Therefore, sleep without dentures so your mouth can recover overnight.

Of course, you shouldn’t set your dentures just anywhere. Please keep them in a soaking solution while you sleep. They could dry out and lose their shape if you don’t.

Notice Changes

Once you start wearing dentures consistently, watch for changes in them or your mouth. You may want your dentists to address any should they occur.

If your dentures are damaged or ill-fitted, call your dentist quickly. They could reline or replace the prosthetics as needed. That being the case, don’t try to repair the restorations alone. It’s likely that you’d further degrade them.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Dentures

Several factors can influence the overall price of dentures, including:

• Preliminary treatments that are necessary (like tooth extractions or periodontal therapy)
• The number of teeth you’re missing
• The kind of acrylic used to construct the base (the gum-colored portion)
• Materials your prosthetics will be made out of (such as porcelain or acrylic)

Some people are tempted to go for cheaper dentures in hopes of reducing their out-of-pocket fees. Unfortunately, these kinds of prosthetics won’t offer the high-quality and reliable results you can get from your dentist. Since they’re typically fabricated from cheaper materials, they can break more easily and risk making you pay more than necessary for treatment. To minimize your expenses, you’ll want to get good-quality dentures from the start.

Are Implant Dentures More Expensive?

Implant dentures do come with a higher upfront value compared to traditional ones, and it’s easy to see why. These prosthetics involve oral surgery where your dentist will place several dental implants into your jawbone. Though the process is more invasive and takes many more months to complete, your results will provide you with the stable and lifelike bite you deserve. With a more natural-feeling and longer-lasting solution, implant dentures are certainly a worthwhile investment in the long run!

Does Dental Insurance Cover Dentures?

Since dentures are considered an essential treatment for oral healthcare, most dental insurance providers will offer some help with the cost. That said, you’ll still need to verify the specifics of your policy with your company, as they will vary from patient to patient. To help you make the most of your benefits, you can also speak with our knowledgeable team so that you can have a smoother process.

Other Options for Making Dentures Affordable

Even if you don’t have dental insurance right now, you can still explore alternative financing options to help you work within your budget. Our practice offers the Bristol Family Membership Plan that can help you save money similar to insurance but without the restrictions! By signing up, you’ll be able to enjoy 12% discounted rates on all services, including dentures.