How Much do Lower Dentures Cost?
When it comes to general health and wellness, people are quick to talk about the importance of exercise, eating right, relaxing, and getting enough sleep. While these things are all incredibly beneficial, people often overlook the importance of good oral hygiene.
Good oral hygiene is not only beneficial for your health and lifestyle, it can also improve your mental health too. We know the basic fundamentals of looking after the teeth, gums, and mouth (brushing twice daily, flossing, using mouthwash, and having regular check ups with your dentist).
But what about when that isn’t enough?
Sometimes, for all kinds of different reasons, people will need various dental procedures carried out and sometimes they’ll need dentures, also known as false teeth. Far less common than upper dentures, are lower dentures, and it is these which we will be looking at today.
So how much do lower dentures cost, what exactly are they, and how can you keep them in place? Let’s find out!
What are dentures?
Dentures, both upper and lower, are sometimes known as false teeth and they are basically removable replacements for missing teeth that can be taken out and put back into the mouth with ease.
There are two main types of denture: Complete, and partial. Complete dentures are designed to fit snugly over the upper or the lower jaw. Partial dentures are designed to replace a missing tooth, or a few missing teeth, rather than to act as a complete replacement for a row of teeth.
What are lower/bottom dentures?
As you have probably figured out, lower/bottom dentures are false replacement teeth which are designed to replace teeth missing from the lower jaw.
When are lower dentures necessary?
If you have missing teeth from the lower portion of your jaw, if you speak to your dentist there’s a good chance that they will decide that lower dentures are the best way to go.
It doesn’t matter whether you are missing one tooth, two teeth, three teeth, or the entire bottom row of teeth, lower dentures could prove ideal.
How much do lower dentures cost in Perth, WA?
If you’re located in or around Perth, you might be wondering how much do lower dentures cost? Well, it of course depends on which dental practice you visit, but typically you can expect to pay anything from $500 - $950 per denture.
For a complete set of lower dentures, or upper for that matter, prices are around $1200 - $1800 on average.
Are bottom dentures harder to wear?
If you’re looking at the possibility of wearing bottom dentures, you might be wondering if they’re harder to wear. If so, the answer is – sometimes.
Lower dentures are much harder to wear than upper dentures because they keep coming loose due to gravity, the tongue, and the natural shape of the lower jaw compared with the upper jaw.
How to keep bottom dentures from falling out
As mentioned, lower dentures have a reputation for becoming loose and sometimes falling out. The good news is that there are things you can do to prevent bottom dentures from falling out.
To begin with you can use a denture adhesive, or if need be, a dental implant would anchor them firmly in place so they’d no longer wobble and move. You should also be patient with the dentures and give them time as the longer you wear them, the more you’ll get used to them so you’ll know how to wear them properly.
Book a consultation today!
If you’re concerned that you’ll need lower dentures, or if you’re just wondering how much do lower dentures cost with us, go ahead and contact Nedlands Dental today and book a free, no obligation consultation with us!
Here at Nedlands Dental we have a wealth of experience when it comes to dentures, along with good oral hygiene in general. If you’re concerned about dentures, or if you simply wish to learn more, get in touch now and leave the rest to us.
