Dentures – Beverly, MA

Gum disease is often the most common cause of tooth loss. Why? The symptoms are often disregarded by many individuals, eventually resulting in bone resorption, which can cause teeth to loosen and finally fall out.

Of course, gum disease isn’t the only reason for tooth loss. Dental decay and facial trauma can also be the reason you need tooth replacement. The important thing to remember is that no matter the reason behind your missing teeth, prolonging treatment will only cause your jawbone to shrink over time. This can lead to additional tooth loss and even facial sagging.

While your facial appearance will suffer, you can also expect difficulties to arise when trying to eat and speak.

In most cases, patients who have extensive tooth loss are considered viable candidates for dentures. You might not think you’ll be eligible, but you should never count yourself out until you meet with a trusted denture dentist. It is during this visit that we will go over your oral and overall health history as well as discuss your goals, budget, and what you want your smile to look like.

Generally, if you’re in good oral health and have a healthy jawbone, you’ll be able to receive partial, full, or implant dentures. The choice is ultimately yours, but it’s necessary that our team make sure you’re able and ready to receive this type of restorative treatment.

If after meeting with our team you decide that dentures are not the right option for you, there are alternative treatments you can choose from:

• Dental Bridges – A dental bridge is a great option if you are missing multiple, consecutive teeth in a row. Using two dental crowns and free-standing artificial teeth, the bridge is positioned and anchored into place using healthy abutment teeth on either side of the gap.
• Dental Implants – For a more permanent form of tooth replacement, you can opt for an implant bridge or implant denture. We will place the appropriate number of implant posts into the jawbone so that a stable foundation is made available for the custom restoration that will be secured on top.

Each of your teeth play an important role in guiding your tongue as you speak, preventing slurring, lisps, and other speech impediments from occurring. When you have gaps in your smile, you’ll likely notice how much harder it is to enunciate your words, make certain sounds, and talk to others without feeling embarrassed. While it may take a little bit of time to adjust to speaking with your dentures in, they’ll allow you to communicate with greater ease.

Missing teeth can severely limit the types of foods that you can eat, causing you to stick to mostly soft foods like yogurt, smoothies, and protein shakes. This can completely change your diet, causing you to avoid your favorite foods and even limiting your vitamin and key nutrient intake. Your dentures will allow you to chew smaller bites of meats and other chewy foods much easier, expanding your diet.

When missing teeth in Beverly aren’t replaced with prosthetics, it can put your smile at an even greater risk of experiencing more tooth loss, ultimately resulting in a slippery slope of declining oral health. Your dentures are simple to care for and keep clean, just follow your dentist’s maintenance tips and be sure to keep your gums clean to avoid additional concerns from arising.

Tooth loss isn’t just an aesthetic issue. It can also have a noticeable impact on your mental and emotional well-being by affecting your quality of life. Studies have shown that those suffering from untreated tooth loss experience an increased risk of depression and social anxiety. By being able to confidently let your smile show, you can drum up conversations, go on dates, and carry on with your day-to-day life as you normally would without a dark cloud lingering over your head due to having gaps in your smile.

Hand-in-hand with the psychological benefits of dentures, you’ll be able to enjoy a massive confidence boost, which can affect both your personal and professional life. Oftentimes, a person’s smile is the first trait that others notice, and with a greater desire to show your bright and complete grin, you’ll be able to make positive lasting impressions.

Each denture is personalized to meet your needs, so there are multiple factors that can influence the price of dentures. Your denture dentist in Beverly will discuss these variables, which include:

• Any preliminary treatments you might need (gum disease therapy, tooth extractions, etc.)
• The number of teeth you’re replacing
• The materials used to craft your denture

Keep in mind that cheaper does NOT always mean better, especially when it comes to dentures. Cheap dentures are often uncomfortable or might break easily. For a prosthetic that you’re going to be using and placing in your mouth every day, it’s worth investing in a high-quality solution.

Implant dentures require the surgical placement of several dental implants, making them more expensive than traditional dentures. However, most patients with implant dentures have gone on to sing their praises and claim that they’re worth every penny.

Simply put, implant dentures are a worthwhile investment. They won’t shift out of place, they allow you to chew a variety of healthy foods, and they prevent the jawbone loss that often occurs after teeth go missing. You also won’t need to replace them every five to seven years like you would a conventional denture. Because implant dentures can last for 30+ years, they’ll end up paying for themselves several times over in the long run.

Fortunately, most dental insurance policies provide some coverage for dentures, typically up to 50 percent. Of course, every plan differs, and deductibles and annual maximums also come into play. Our practice accepts virtually all dental insurance plans, so feel free to ask our friendly team for help making the most of your benefits!

If you don’t have dental insurance, or if your plan doesn’t provide as much coverage as you need, there are other ways of making dentures in Beverly affordable. For example, we can help you split up your treatment costs into monthly installments through CareCredit. This third-party financing company offers low- to -no-interest payment plans based on credit approval, and it can make just about any dental treatment fit into your budget!