In this installment, we shall shift our focus to the repeat expenses incurred by denture wearing so you can see that, contrary to popular belief, they are not the “cheaper” teeth replacement solution on the market.
6. “Dentures really aren’t the low-cost option; they’re the low quality option with some expensive repercussions in the long run… … One of the main reasons patients opt for inferior teeth replacement solutions like removable dentures is because they believe that (1) it is the most affordable and (2) dental implants are prohibitively expensive. In fact, quite the opposite is true,” say Teeth in a Day specialists in Chicago. “In the long term, dentures can rack up quite a hefty sum of money to wear, maintain and periodically replace when they stop fitting so well.” Daily denture expenses include: • Anesthetic gels to numb the pain and discomfort associated with dentures rubbing and pressing against the delicate gums and soft palate. • Adhesive strips to help stabilize the dentures in the mouth and prevent them from slipping around and falling out. •
Cleaning agents to keep dentures free from food debris and bacteria.
• Soaking solutions to store dentures in overnight while you give your gums a chance to breathe. “Due to bone loss and the progressive deterioration of the jaw, people who wear dentures will typically need to have them replaced every few years or so,” explain All On Four Dentures specialists in Chicago. “The changing shape of the jawbone results in dentures feeling uncomfortable and loose, even though they used to fit perfectly well. Furthermore, the