The use of dentures and false teeth can be traced back to around 700 BC. Since that time, there have been all types of design variations to dentures in order to get them to look, feel and function like natural teeth.
When the necessary amount of time is taken to properly fit and fabricate a set of quality dentures, they can dramatically enhance your appearance, be comfortable to wear and extremely functional. When dentures are not accurately fitted and poorly made, they can be annoying, aggravating, painful and expensive.
Selecting the right dental professional to fit and fabricate your dentures will save you many headaches, hassles and money. Here are a few tips when you are looking for new dentures or replacement dentures:
Experience Makes All the Difference
Knowing how to consistently manufacture quality, natural-looking dentures that feel great and function over many years should be the #1 quality you look for when selecting a dental professional to fit and fabricate your dentures. Putting the quality of ‘decades of experience’ at the top of your list will help you avoid many of the problems people face when they purchase dentures.
Made in America and Assurances
As with any product, good manufactures stand behind what they produce with solid guarantees. Dentures are no different. Look for a dental professional who offers a good warranty and stands behind the dentures they make. It’s important to know who is fitting your dentures AND who is manufacturing your dentures. Are they made in America? Are they made locally by an experienced and reputable laboratory or are the dentures made overseas and shipped to your dental professional?
Adjustments Should Not Cost More
No matter how good dentures are made, they will most likely need some adjustments as they are worn and as your mouth changes. This is a common occurrence and one that helps your dentures fit as precisely as possible. These types of adjustments should not cost extra. Make sure you ask if the price you are quoted includes these types of adjustments at no additional charge.
Get Recommendations from Others
One of the best features of a dental professional with decades of experience is there will be a long history and track record of the type of service and the quality of dentures they have provided to others. With references and a little research, you will be able to clearly see whether this is someone you can trust or if the service and quality is questionable.
Don’t Just Focus on Price
The price a dental professional advertises for dentures should NOT be your sole focus. While price must certainly be taken into consideration, so do the qualities outlined above. Dentures are a long-term investment that should feel good and be useful. If the wrong dental professional is selected to make and service your dentures, you may have to continually make additional investments in order to get them to be comfortable and function properly. Over time, the price could be significantly higher than what you thought you would be investing in dentures.
Akron and Canton area dentists, Dr. James George and Dr. Mark Grucella, have earned a respected reputation for making quality and affordable dentures over the last 5 decades. Their in-house denture lab located in Akron, Ohio is one of the region’s largest in-house dental lab facilities and offers patients a long history of invaluable experience, prompt service and patient satisfaction.
To learn more about Dr. George, Dr. Grucella and their team of denture professionals, please visit www.GGDentist.com.
No matter what your dental issue or how long it’s been since you have seen a dentist, Dr. James George and Dr. Mark Grucella care about Making You Smile!
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