My mom has broken her dentures. She is on both medicare and...
The least expensive option for a set of broken dentures is a denture repair. The type of repair depends on the extent of the damage: fractured denture teeth can be replaced and additional teeth may be added after a recent extraction of a natural tooth. A repair for dentures broken in several places may not be a viable or long-term solution; therefore fabrication of a new set of dentures is necessary. In July 2009, Medicaid redefined the benefits for patients requiring dentures making some patients ineligible. Dental schools fabricate dentures usually at a lower cost, but due to the overwhelming demand many patients wait on a waitlist for several months or more.
The second option is to seek the skills of a denturist if they are licensed to practice in your state. A denturist is not a licensed dentist. However he/she is licensed to make impressions, perform repairs, and fabricate dentures often at a lesser cost. Finally, if these options are exhausted, one must set a priority of the cost of making new dentures over other “necessities.” It is important to make health a greater priority for example over a new tattoo or a new dog or cat. The ability to enjoy his/her favorite foods in accordance with a balanced diet not only improves the health of the patient, but also their quality of life.
