Average Dentures Cost: Why Are They Expensive and What Other Options Do You Have?
If you have missing teeth, you’re probably wondering: How much do dentures cost? Are permanent dentures part of dental insurance coverage? Do a full set of dentures really look like natural teeth?
While dentures have been used for decades, they are no longer the best option for tooth replacement, and learning more about the different types of dentures that exists, what the results are like, and how much they cost can help you better understand what your options are and why you may want to steer clear.
There are several different types of dentures available, all with slight differences in terms of durability and stability, appearance, and total cost, but there are also other options beyond dentures. Stabili-Teeth™ is an improvement over fixed detachables like All-On-4 and Clear Choice at half the price, that give you full function of your teeth and a stunning smile in ways dentures never could.
Dental bridges and implant dentures are two other methods of tooth replacement that are more expensive, but also may bring you better results than conventional dentures. Taking a look at these more modern alternatives to dentures may help you realize the existence of other tooth replacement methods, but even still, these conventional methods of replacing missing teeth can become very costly very fast, and they may not give you the results you are hoping for at such high prices.
If you want same day results, great durability and stability, and affordable prices, Stabili-Teeth™ is the ideal same-day, lower-cost solution for you. With no unsightly palate covering, no prohibitively high price tag, and no painful recovery period, Stabili-Teeth™ is the best option for dental implants.
What Types of Dentures Exist? How Do They Vary in Price?
When it comes to dentures, there are a few different types of dentures available to you, and the two main types of dentures are complete dentures and partial dentures. Within these two categories, several other types of dentures exist.
Complete dentures have replacement teeth that are fitted to a plastic base, and the base is made to match the color of your gums for a more realistic appearance. Still, the base is visible, making it obvious to many that your teeth are artificial. Stabili-Teeth™ look and function like your original teeth with no palate covering, unlike traditional dentures.
If you still have some remaining teeth in your mouth but you want a complete denture, those remaining teeth will be removed by a dentist before your complete denture is placed. This means you’ll be sacrificing your healthy teeth to replace the teeth you’ve lost, which is not ideal for patients trying to preserve as many natural teeth as they can—yet another reason Stabili-Teeth™ is a better alternative to a traditional denture.
Partial dentures, on the other hand, simply work to replace any teeth that are currently missing in your mouth, and they are designed the same way that complete dentures are: with prosthetic replacement teeth attached to a plastic base. These are still less natural-looking than Stabili-Teeth™, and they come with myriad drawbacks in both functionality and value.
The different types of dentures that are particularly common, and that you may be looking to learn more about, are as follows:
Conventional complete dentures: With a conventional complete denture, your denture is placed after any remaining teeth have been removed and your mouth has healed. It is important to note that healing can take several months, and with a conventional complete denture, this might mean that you will be left with no functional teeth during the healing process. The base of the upper denture covers the roof of your mouth, also referred to as the palate, and when the base of the upper denture rests against your palate, a seal is made that works to hold the denture in place. The lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe such that there is room for the tongue and muscle attachments, and it rests against the gum and bone tissues of your dental ridge. With the lower denture, a thin film of saliva works to hold it in place, and the muscles of your cheeks and tongue help to hold it in place as well.
Implant-supported dentures: Implant-supported dentures are available both for complete dentures and for partial dentures, and this type of denture is considered to be more stable than conventional dentures. With implant-supported dentures, you will need to have dental implants surgically placed into your jaw, and these dental implants can help secure your denture as well as help reduce bone loss that is often associated with the use of conventional dentures. Implant-supported dentures are generally considered to be both more comfortable and more secure than conventional dentures, but they are typically much more expensive because of the use of implants.
Immediate dentures: Immediate dentures may be another option for certain patients, and this type of denture is made by your dentist before your remaining teeth are removed. Once the denture has been made and is ready to be placed in your mouth, your dentist will go ahead and remove your remaining teeth, and then your denture is placed into your mouth immediately. This process means that you will not be left without teeth during your healing time, but once your healing process is complete, your denture may need adjustment or realignment, and some patients need a new denture altogether. Thus, this type of denture may be more costly than anticipated, and still does not offer great stability.
When it comes to the cost of dentures, dentures may not be terribly expensive up front, but they generally need to be replaced every year, and this is what makes them so expensive over time. Stabili-Teeth™ provides long term results, with an affordable upfront cost and enduring value.
Dentures typically cost around $2,000, but the cost also largely depends on the type of denture you are choosing as well as the dentist you have chosen to work with.
For removable partial dentures, the cost can range from about $1,000 to $3,000, and the cost for a full denture can range from $2,000 to $3,000.
However, if you opt for implant-supported dentures, the cost for your entire procedure will likely be much higher. Stabili-Teeth™ will restore your function, your smile, and your joy at half the price of these unreasonably expensive procedures.
What Methods of Tooth Replacement Exist Other Than Dentures? What Do They Cost?
With dentures being expensive without results that justify the price and procedure, it is helpful to become familiar with your other options, too.
Other common methods of tooth replacement include:
Conventional dental implants: With dental implants, the implants are surgically placed into your jaw, and then prosthetic replacement teeth are attached to the implants once your mouth heals from the surgery. This means that many methods of placing implants will leave you without functional teeth while your mouth heals, which is not ideal if you are looking for a solution that gives you fast results. Additionally, dental implants tend to be very expensive at several thousand dollars per implant, meaning they can become very costly very quickly if you are looking to replace multiple teeth. A full set of dental implants or dental implant-supported dentures can cost as much as $28,000. Stabili-Teeth™ is half the price of conventional implants, while still restoring functionality and appearance.
Conventional dental bridges: Dental bridges are a tooth replacement method that entails a bridge made out of metal, glass, or ceramics with replacement teeth attached to it that work to fill the gaps in your mouth where you have missing teeth. However, dental bridges require the teeth adjacent to the gaps in your mouth to be prepared, usually by having them grinded down or by having caps or crowns placed on them. The preparation of these teeth allows a bridge to be more secure in your mouth, and while bridges are considered to be more stable than dentures, they are still not as secure as implants. Stabili-Teeth™ will stay secure in your mouth for a durable, beautiful smile.
If you want affordable and great dental care options, but conventional methods do not fit your budget or needs, Stabili-Teeth™ is for you, with clinical results at half the price of other tooth replacement prodecures.
Your Same Day, Lower Cost Solution
Stabili-Teeth™ was created as an alternative to the traditional FIXED DETACHABLES (as in Clear Choice or All-on-Four) because dentures have their downfalls, and while Fixed Detachables work great, the cost remains very high.
Stabili-Teeth™ builds off of the concepts that have been successful and improves upon the aspects of a denture that have failed in the past, at half the price of the outdated procedures that came before it.
It’s a modern and affordable solution with same day results, incorporating the use of a unique combination of conventional and narrow diameter implants. This combination of implants makes for an easier surgical procedure while still offering you the stability you deserve, at a price you’ll love.
Stabili-Teeth™ comes at an all-inclusive price of $12,500 for one arch or $21,500 for full-mouth restoration, and these estimates include tooth extraction, sedation, and any necessary bone grafting procedures. You won’t find a tooth replacement option at a better value, with results that look and act like your natural teeth.
If you are ready to bring joy back into your life and get the smile of your dreams, Stabili-Teeth™ is here to help.
The Bottom Line
When you have missing teeth and are looking for the best and most affordable methods of tooth replacement, dentures may be an option that you frequently hear about. However, the denture options that are most affordable do not come with the type of durability you need, and dentures that are more secure are also far more expensive.
Other options include dental implants and dental bridges, but conventional implants may leave you without functional teeth during the healing process, and bridges require your remaining teeth to be altered in order for your bridge to be fitted properly.
Stabili-Teeth™ is your lower cost solution that gives you amazing same day results so that you can enjoy the smile of your dreams without the hassle. Eat what you want, smile when you want to, and take control of your life with Stabili-Teeth™.
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Dentures types (partial, full) and average cost | Authority Dental
Tooth Replacement Options | ADA Patient Smart
Dental implants: cost, types, and procedure | Authority Dental