If you’ve experienced tooth loss in your life, or if you have teeth that are broken, decayed, or failing, you might be looking for a solution. Tooth replacement is an incredibly important procedure for oral health, so it’s key that you choose the dental care that’s right for you.
But there are many options, and it can be quite a task to sift through them all and make the right decision. Everybody deserves a beautiful smile, but sometimes it can be tough to figure out which options are affordable and effective.
In this article, we’ve broken down some affordable options to help you get the smile you deserve. Keep reading and take the next step towards a new set of teeth.
1. Veneers
One incredibly popular option for renewing your smile is veneers. They’re a great solution for people with chipped teeth or a tooth that is decayed but still salvageable. In short, veneers are custom-fitted cases that fit over your natural teeth to give your smile a fully restored look.
Veneers are a great treatment for those dealing with failing teeth. They’re commonly used to fix cosmetic defects in your teeth, but they’re also strong enough to chew food like normal teeth — that said, you may be advised to stay away from especially hard or chewy foods.
Veneers are fairly affordable as far as tooth replacements go. If you choose to proceed with the lower-cost tooth material, composite resin, the average cost is about $800 for a single tooth. However, that can add up quickly if you need veneers on multiple teeth.
On top of that, veneers can only be used to add onto existing natural teeth. They can’t replace missing teeth, so there are limitations.
2. Dental Bridges
Next, we have dental bridges. These are great options for people who are missing two or three teeth in one spot due to gum disease, an injury, or tooth decay. This is the first option that can fully replace missing teeth. You just need to have a few healthy teeth on either side of the area where your teeth are missing.
Bridges consist of two parts: abutment teeth and pontics. Abutment teeth are the adjacent teeth to the gap. Your dentist will place a dental crown on these teeth that will anchor the bridge in place. The pontics are the fake teeth themselves, anchored in place by the abutment teeth.
On average, dental bridges tend to cost a few thousand dollars, but the more extensive your bridge, the more it will cost, so the price varies a lot.
3. Dental Implants
Another, more innovative option is dental implants. If you’re only missing one tooth, your dentist may recommend a single tooth implant to seamlessly replace it. In a dental implant procedure, an oral surgeon will implant a metal screw below your gumline, where your tooth root previously was. From there, your surgeon will attach a fake, replacement tooth on top, giving you a new tooth.
That said, conventional implants typically cost around $2,000 to $3,000 for a single implant — in other words, this can be a pricey method if you are hoping to replace multiple teeth.
4. Dentures
Next up, we have the classic dentures. We all know and love dentures. They’re one of the oldest artificial tooth options we have, and they’re a low-cost method for replacing missing teeth.
Dentures are removable false teeth typically made of either porcelain or acrylic resin. You simply place them on top of your gums, secure them with some denture adhesive if necessary, and enjoy a full set of replacement teeth.
Different Types of Dentures
There are many different types of dentures out there that are suited to a variety of different situations. Partial dentures are a partial set of fake teeth — if you’re missing several teeth but still have plenty of healthy ones left, a partial denture could be a great treatment plan for you.
Then there are full dentures, a complete set of tooth replacements to give you an entirely brand-new smile. Depending on your situation, you may have to go through some tooth extraction to remove the teeth you may have left, but after that procedure, you’re ready for the denture process.
Dentures are a relatively cost-effective dental service, with the average set of dentures coming in at around $1,000 to $3,000. However, there are some drawbacks to regular dentures.
These prosthetic teeth are known to shift around and even fall out. Even with denture adhesive, there’s always the risk that they can move around, which can make for embarrassing social situations.
And second, traditional dentures don’t support all aspects of your dental health. Without teeth in your gums, your jawbone lacks the proper stimulation and support, which can lead to jaw bone atrophy or jaw bone loss.
Jaw bone loss can lead to pain in the jaw, sinking facial features, and an increased risk of gum disease. The only way to remedy it is with expensive bone grafting procedures — so, even though you’re getting a relatively affordable treatment with conventional dentures, you may be setting yourself up for a larger medical expense later.
5. Anchored Dentures
One of the more amazing advancements in dentistry in recent years is anchored dentures. Anchored dentures, also called implant-supported dentures, improve upon some of the shortcomings of regular traditional dentures.
They give you a full mouth of replacement teeth that are anchored in place with the use of dental implants. The dentures can be easily snapped in and out as needed, giving you a secure fit while still having the ability to take them out for daily cleaning.
Not only does this remove the risk of your dentures falling out on you, but the dental implants also give your jawbone the stimulation it needs, reducing your risk of bone atrophy.
The Cost of Anchored Dentures
Anchored dentures are a high quality and high value option when it comes to full-tooth replacement. It costs a bit more upfront, but with Renew, you’ll save money in the long run.
The main cost is the cost of dental implants. Every situation is different, and each patient receives a personalized treatment plan based on their unique situation. The cost of Renew anchored dentures start as low as $14,795. That may seem like a lot, but payment plans make it far more accessible, and the maintenance costs down the road are far lower than other options.
With regular dentures, you’ll have to pay for a full replacement set every five years or so. But with Renew’s lifetime guarantee, you’ll only have to pay 20% of the cost of each replacement set, if needed. Renew will cover 80% of the cost every five years if you find yourself needing a replacement denture. That’s about $1000 for each replacement at current prices. That means big savings for you later down the line.
So although it may seem more expensive at first, anchored dentures are still an affordable option. And the high success rate makes it worth considering.
Affordable Tooth Replacement With Renew
There are many tooth replacement options out there, and the prices will vary a lot. But one thing’s for sure, everyone deserves to have a beautiful, healthy set of teeth. So take the next step towards your new smile today.
For more information on anchored dentures and a free consultation, visit Renew.
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Dental Bridges: Who Needs Them, Types, Costs, Procedure & Care Issues | Cleveland Clinic