Of the millions of Americans who do not have any teeth, about 90% have dentures. Also called false teeth, dentures are removable dental appliances that replace missing natural teeth. Patients experiencing severe dental problems or tooth loss often wonder how much dentures cost. The average price varies based on multiple factors, including how many teeth...
A beautiful smile can be yours, but it often comes with a hefty price tag. If you have dental insurance, it’s natural to wonder if cosmetic dental work like veneers is covered. Unfortunately, in most cases, the answer is “no.” But before giving up on the idea, it’s worth exploring the exceptions to that rule,...
Some 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. And dental implants have become the preferred choice for restorations. But what do you do if you are missing teeth, and can’t afford implants? Many people go without, but this is a bad idea. Missing teeth should be...
Dental plates and dental implants are two very different solutions to the same problem: Missing teeth. Understanding the differences, together with a dentist’s evaluation and guidance, will help determine which is right for you. A dental “plate” is a term referring to any removable dental prosthetic. This covers any type of false teeth: full dentures,...
Dentists are dedicated to saving teeth, but sometimes their patients still lose them. Accidents or other injuries may knock teeth out or break them off. Or, they may be extracted by a dentist when cavities are ignored and tooth decay has destroyed them. Luckily, there are choices of what you can do to replace a...