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Why People Love Bellevue Dental

We go above and beyond to create a supportive environment and rewarding treatment experiences for all our patients. Read real patient reviews and testimonials to see for yourself!

Rinnie M
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Best dentist ever! Dr. Li and her team made me love coming to the dentist! She is very knowledgeable and explained my treatment in a way I could understand easily. She has won me over and changed my feeling about going to the dentist. Love them!
Jessica H
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Big thank you to Dr. Wang and the assistants. I appreciate the great care during my cleaning and exam. Dr. Wang was attentive and answered my questions regarding my treatment. The assistants were kind and made me feel comfortable during the process.
Chun
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My experience was excellent. Dr Li and the staff were caring and spent a lot of time on explaining about my treatments. During this procedure, the dental staff made me feel at ease and it was fast and painless. Definitely recommend to everyone.
Deepa
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My first time here due to an emergency. They took very good care of me. The waiting area had calming music and TV. Everything was explained well and they went above and beyond to make me comfortable. This is will be my family’s dental office.
Brilliana H
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I highly recommend Bellevue Dental. It feels like I am seeing my friends when I visit, they all know who I am and ask about life updates and hearing theirs. The staff is knowledgeable and answer any questions I have. Good team with great service.
E Elliott
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This is the best dental office I have ever been to. They are fantastic in helping patients who have anxiety. My teenager used to be terrified of the dentist and have helped completely change her experience. Everyone is kind and go above and beyond!
Colin B
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Everyone at Bellevue Dental have been very friendly and helpful. They've been quick to fit me in for appointments when needed, and the care has always been excellent. Billing has been easy accurate, which has been nice compared to elsewhere.

Dentures and Partial Dentures

Reasons to Get Dentures

  • Dentures may be an affordable solution to tooth loss: Other tooth replacement options tend to cost more, usually contingent upon the insurance provider. Traditional full dentures and partial dentures are typically more cost-efficient than the alternatives. This is true even when factoring in the cost of replacing the dentures every 5-10 years.
  • Lower risk associated with denture procedure: The patient prefers to avoid the risk of a potentially painful bridge failure. Dental implants require more invasive surgery, by nature making them riskier. Age and potential bone loss can increase risk.
  • Dentures can be received relatively quickly: The denture process typically takes less time than implant procedures. Dental implants may take a year or more to complete. Healing periods between steps may last for up to six months.

The Denture Process

Types of Dentures

  • Full Dentures. Most commonly used by seniors, these dentures replace a complete set of teeth. They sit directly on top of the gums. Some patients are good candidates for immediate placement. In this instance, the dentist places the previously made dentures immediately after the extraction of the teeth. For everyone else, the dentist may recommend waiting eight to 12 weeks after teeth removal.
  • Partial Dentures. If the patient still has a number of healthy teeth left, the dentist may recommend partial dentures. This usually requires the use of a metal piece to which a pink-colored base is attached. The metal helps to anchor the false teeth to the natural teeth to prevent movement.
  • Implant-Supported Dentures. This method blends dental implants with dentures. Instead of anchoring all the teeth in place individually, the dentist may add several dental implants that hold the full upper and/or lower set in place. Dentists may use this for partial dentures too. These dentures are not removable once in place. Please note that not all patients are good candidates for these.
  • Overdentures or Snap-In Dentures. When patients prefer to retain the ability to remove dentures, but like the stability of implants, they may opt for overdentures. These are handy in instances where a person has no teeth, as the dental implants provide an anchor that the teeth can sit on. For even more excellent stability, patients may opt for snap-in dentures. In this case, the implants have locator receptors, and the dentures have attachments. These work together to snap the dentures into place for a snug fit.

How to Care for Dentures

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Pay for Dentures?

Dental insurance may cover the cost of dentures. However, there may be a waiting period due to a pre-existing condition. Some patients rely on dental savings plans. Your insurance provider can discuss with you the details.

How Much Do Dentures Cost?

Dentures tend to be more affordable than other tooth replacement options. Each case is different, and the individual selections a patient makes can affect the cost. Generally speaking, dentures offer the most cost-effective full tooth replacement. When patients choose hybrid options that involve implants, the price may increase for each implant added.

Are Adhesives Necessary?

Patients who have lost all their natural teeth may require adhesives, while others may not. Even so, patients with only partial tooth loss may choose to use adhesives for additional support. It may also assist people suffering from neurological disabilities, dry mouth, or who take certain medications.

Are there any risks associated with dentures?

A. A 2015 study published by the National Institute of Health found that seniors who wore dentures while they slept long-term faced a higher risk of developing pneumonia. The CDC also believes dentures may negatively affect nutrition. They attribute this to denture wearers avoiding fruits and vegetables because they are more difficult to chew.

Is it difficult to eat with dentures?

Eating with dentures may feel uncomfortable for a few weeks, just as when people get braces for the first time. However, over time, it becomes easier. In the beginning, try to stay away from foods that meet any of the following criteria:

  • Sharp-edged
  • Tough
  • Sticky
  • Hot

Will dentures change my appearance?

When patients lose their teeth, the bone loss may begin to cause the cheek to look hollow and sunken. Dentures can help to fill out space and retain the face’s original shape. Having a full set of teeth that look beautiful and healthy also improves a person’s appearance and overall confidence.

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