Dental work can be expensive and can seem like a never-ending struggle. Dentures, a popular but temporary solution to missing teeth are no exception. But what if there was an alternative to dentures that could be more cost effective and functional?
Stick around to find out how you can afford a life changing, permanent smile!
Dentures are what’s known as a “full-arch solution”, or in other words, a solution for replacing missing and failing teeth on the entire upper or lower set of teeth.
For many patients looking to replace their teeth, dentures can be appealing because of the low cost. However, they are made from incredibly cheap material and have some of the lowest patient satisfaction in our experience.
So what’s the alternative to dentures?
Permanent, full mouth dental implants provide the durability, comfort, and functionality that dentures simply can’t.
See if you may be a candidate with this 60-second quiz:
Dental Implants: The Permanent Alternative to Dentures
Even though dentures are just a temporary solution for missing teeth, there are many patients who suffer their discomforts for far too long.
Sore spots, bad fit, adhesives that don’t get the job done, gag reflex, and more can be fixed by dental implants.
Full mouth dental implants are 4+ posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone. A full set of fake teeth made from zirconia is then attached to these posts to create a beautiful, sturdy smile.
Dental implants are permanent, look great, and are designed to last a lifetime.
And the best part? It only takes 24 hours to get the smile you’ve been waiting for. Here’s how:
Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours
Traditional methods of placing dental implants may take up to 10+ months. After patients get their implants placed, they are given temporary teeth that are commonly made from the same material as dentures.
Over the course of months, patients must return to have measurements taken and schedule out time for various follow up appointments.
At Nuvia, you can skip the hassle and headache of what may be a 10+ month long process and get your permanent alternative to dentures in 24 hours.
After designing your smile with the help of practiced and skilled smile consultants, you’ll come in for your dental implant procedure to have the implants placed. Your custom-made zirconia teeth will be created overnight so they’re ready to be fixed to your dental implants the next day.
24 hours after your procedure, you’ll come to have your new teeth placed and get to see your smile transformation.
Goodbye dentures, sore gums, and other problems with dentures.
See if you may be a candidate for permanent teeth in 24 hours with this 60-second quiz.
Cost Comparison Dentures vs Alternative to Dentures
As previously mentioned, some people choose to replace their missing teeth with dentures because it seems to be the cheapest option.
While this may be true at first, it’s important to recognize that dentures aren’t designed to last a lifetime.
Those who wear dentures long enough will tell you that even perfectly fitting dentures will stop fitting how they’re supposed to overtime. This is due to the jawbone changing structure without teeth to keep it from deteriorating. This can lead to patients needing new dentures or needing to get their refitted.
Additionally, dentures are typically made from acrylic plastic - a material that is susceptible to breaks and chips. Although this is easy to repair with specialized tools, it can cost some money.
On the other hand, Nuvia dental implants are designed to last a lifetime. With teeth made from incredibly durable zirconia and fixed in place with the dental implants, these teeth aren’t going anywhere.
Although initial costs for dental implants may be higher due to the need to surgically place them, you won’t need to worry about getting a replacement denture every few years when you have dental implants.
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From Dentures to Dental Implants - A Patient’s Story
Meet Gail. Gail had dealt with the pain and discomforts that came from dentures for too long. As she looked for an alternative to dentures, she was intrigued to find that she could get an entire smile makeover with new, permanent teeth in 24 hours.
Gail’s experience with dentures is not unlike other denture wearers. From painful sore spots and difficulty swallowing to trouble talking and chewing - she needed a permanent solution.
She describes how it felt after getting her new teeth, “it just felt perfect”.
Read more stories about what patients love and hate about dental implants here.
Other Alternatives to Dentures
If you want to opt for a temporary alternative to dentures, there are couple other options:
Dental Bridges: Dental bridges are used to fill the gap left by one or more missing teeth. They are anchored to the neighboring teeth and provide a more stable and permanent solution compared to removable dentures. However, they do require healthy adjacent teeth to be altered, which is a consideration.
Keep in mind, dental bridges cannot be used to replace an entire arch (upper or lower set of teeth).
Partial Dentures: Unlike full dentures, partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. They are removable and fit around the remaining teeth, but like full dentures, they can cause discomfort and may need to be adjusted over time.
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