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Dentures · Partials · Crowns + Bridges

Dentures, Partials + Restorative Care in Tarboro

Repairs and relines in a day or 2, from a dentist who already knows your mouth.

Tarboro Family Dentistry, the practice of Dr. Gray Bailey, D.M.D., P.A., makes and repairs dentures in Tarboro, NC, including full dentures, partials, and snap-in dentures on implants. Denture cost depends on the type: partials replace a few teeth, full dentures replace a whole arch, and implant-supported dentures cost more but stay put. Most repairs are ready in 24 to 48 hours.

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Full Dentures, Partials + Snap-In Dentures

Full Dentures

A full denture replaces every tooth on the upper or lower arch, custom-made to fit your gums. If teeth have to come out first, the gums need time to heal, and an early denture may need a reline once they do.

Partial Dentures

A partial fills the gaps when you still have some healthy teeth, clipping onto them with small clasps. You take it out to clean it, and it keeps your remaining teeth from drifting into the empty spaces.

Snap-In Dentures on Implants

A few implants placed by an oral surgeon can anchor a denture that snaps into place. Dr. Bailey plans the case with the surgeon and makes the denture that fits the implants.

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Denture Repairs + Relines in 24 to 48 Hours

A cracked denture or a broken clasp on a partial usually comes back to you within 2 days, depending on the material. Skip the household glue and drugstore repair kits, which can warp a denture or throw off its fit for good.

Your gums and jawbone slowly change shape, so a denture that fit well years ago can start to slip or rub. A reline reshapes the inside of the denture to match your mouth as it is now. Relines follow the same quick turnaround.

Restorative Crowns + Bridges

A crown caps a tooth that’s cracked, heavily filled, or worn down, so you can keep chewing on it. A bridge fills the gap from a missing tooth by anchoring a replacement to crowns on the teeth beside it, with no surgery involved. Most crowns and bridges last around 15 years, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Questions

Denture Questions from Edgecombe County + Rocky Mount

Does Medicare Cover Dentures?

Original Medicare doesn’t cover dentures, according to Medicare.gov, and it doesn’t cover routine dental care either. Some Medicare Advantage plans add dental benefits, so check your plan’s details. Patients without dental coverage can pay directly, and we accept CareCredit.

Does Medicaid Cover Dentures?

Dr. Bailey’s office isn’t an NC Medicaid provider, so we can’t bill Medicaid for dentures. If you have Medicaid dental coverage, a participating dentist can tell you what your plan covers. Our office is in network with Delta Dental and accepts CareCredit.

How Do I Care for My Dentures?

Brush every surface of your dentures daily with a soft brush and a non-abrasive denture cleaner, since regular toothpaste can scratch them. When they’re out of your mouth, keep them covered in water so they don’t warp. Bring them to your checkups so Dr. Bailey can check the fit.

Should I Get a Partial Denture or a Bridge?

A partial is removable, can replace teeth in several spots at once, and usually costs less. A bridge stays cemented in place and feels more like your own teeth, but it needs healthy teeth on both sides of the gap to hold it. Dr. Bailey will tell you which one your mouth can support.

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