Dentures – Enfield, CT

There are several methods available for replacing missing teeth, and dentures are one of the most well-known. Through the years, they have gained a reputation for being inconvenient, clunky, and uncomfortable — but for most patients, that cliché is far from the truth. On this page, we talk more about dentures in Enfield and all the benefits they offer.

What Are Dentures?

Basically, there are two types of dentures: full and partial. Partial dentures replace just a few teeth, whereas full dentures replace an entire arch of teeth (all the teeth on the top or bottom of the mouth). Dentures consist of a few parts:

• The teeth are often made of porcelain or acrylic. These materials look natural and can withstand most of the rigors of everyday life.
• The base is a gum-colored substance, usually resin, that attaches to your gums via natural suction or a dental adhesive.

How Do Dentures Work?

To begin your journey toward a renewed smile, visit your dentist in Enfield for a consultation. We will evaluate your oral health and make a recommendation on the best method for replacing your missing teeth. If dentures are right for you, we may have to extract any remaining teeth you have that would interfere with the way your dentures fit. Then, we will make impressions of your mouth and begin the process of designing and fitting your custom new smile.

Exactly how long it takes for you to get your dentures will depend on whether we need to extract any teeth (your gums will need time to heal). The general timeline for getting dentures is anywhere from a couple of weeks to a few months.

After you get your new dentures, it is important that you come in for regular dental checkups. We will want to make sure that your gums are healthy and that your prosthetic teeth are continuing to fit well. The dentures may need periodic refitting or even replacement.

Indicators You Need Dentures

You may be a good candidate for dentures if:

• You have lost all or most of your teeth
• You are not currently a candidate for dental implants
• You want an affordable, reliable, and functional tooth replacement solution
• Your gums are healthy and strong enough to support a prosthetic
• You have an old set of dentures that no longer fits well or whose aesthetics displease you

Benefits of Dentures

Dentures come with a number of advantages:

• Dentures are appropriate for many patients, including those who are not candidates for dental implants.
• Many insurance companies are willing to help pay for dentures, which means they are often a relatively affordable solution for missing teeth.

• When dentures fit well, they do not take a long time to get used to. Many patients have found that their artificial teeth are much more comfortable and easier to wear than they expected.
• Thanks to modern techniques for creating dentures, these prosthetic teeth can be very pleasing to the eye and perhaps even boost your self-confidence. They may also help to preserve the shape of your face.
• While it is important to be careful with your dentures, you can reasonably expect that you will be able use them to enjoy most of your favorite foods. If your teeth fit well, it is unlikely that they will slip out of your mouth while you are eating or speaking.

Cost of Dentures

The cost of your dentures will depend on a few factors, including the materials used to make them, whether you are getting full or partial dentures, and how much of the cost your insurance is willing to cover. During your restorative consultation, we will give you a forthright estimate for how much you may have to pay out of pocket. We will also help you apply for low-interest financing through CareCredit if you cannot pay for your prosthetic upfront.

If you would like to learn more about dentures, contact us today. We are always pleased to help our patients achieve attractive, strong, and complete smiles.