This week, your denturist in Portland OR wants to ask you… Would you like to know the difference between a quality denture and a cheap one?

You might not realize how much of a difference it can make, but spending a little extra on those dentures that will be in your mouth for many years to come is worth every penny!

We see it all the time! A patient comes in with their lowest cost denture on the market. They are in pain, they are frustrated, and they don’t understand why they cannot get used to wearing their new dentures.

This is because those cheap, bottom of the barrel dentures are not made to fit the patient, they are made to cut costs… And those costs are not coming out of the pocket of the denturist. They are coming out of the cost of the materials and the creation of the dentures themselves!

When these patients come into our clinic, we always take time to explain to our patients that denture material and comprehensive patient care is of utmost importance when it comes to customer success and satisfaction!

So when you are trying to decide between our dentures and those discount ones, here are a few things to know:

Materials Matter

Dentures quality is based on the types of material used to make them. The base can either be made from metal, plastic, acrylic, and the teeth are usually acrylic.

Those low grade and inexpensive dentures that you might be considering are likely made from plastic. It is important to realize though that plastic dentures can damage the gums around natural teeth if not designed and cleaned properly.

The difference in the price of dentures can be also be directly related to the workmanship in crafting dentures and post denture care.

Cheap Denture

Your basic cheap denture may be outsourced to a dental lab. There, dental technicians will make the denture as per the specifications of your dentist. Often times, the dental lab will use the lowest cost materials in order to meet the price charged. The product will then be marked to cover their cost of taking the impression, administering the denture, and any post denture care offered.

Minimized Personalized Care and Adjustments

Another problem you might notice with that cheap denture is that once you get your dentures, you are shown the door. Once you walk out that door, if you experience discomfort or pain, you are expected to deal with it! As a result, patients may end up resorting to getting new dentures within a few months or a year later. In the long run, this doesn’t save you money at all.

Premium Care with Classic Denture Center

As your denturist in Portland Oregon, we deal with dentures on a personalized, case by case basis. Dr. Tanya Poleon goes out of her way to meet with you as many times as required to meet all of your denture needs! Your comfort and smile are the most important things to her and she understands that special care might be required to ensure the best fit.

At Classic Denture Center, we understand that you are uniquely you… Contact us today to find the comfort and confidence you need to face the day!