I do not want dentures, but I have lost so many teeth that I will need them soon. I still consider myself young at 52, so I prefer to do something different with my denture teeth. Can I get the front two denture teeth in all gold or get the teeth trimmed in gold? Thank you, Cameron, from Carson City, NV
Hi, Cameron,
Thank you for your question.
Can You Get Gold Denture Teeth?
Request a denture consultation with a cosmetic dentist
Yes, you can get gold denture teeth. A dentist will try to preserve your natural teeth, if possible, but if you need dentures, you can request gold teeth or teeth trimmed in gold. Your dentist will ask you for details to ensure the result is what you want. If you have a photo as an example of your preference, show it to your dentist.
What Are Gold Window Teeth?
Gold window teeth or gold open-face teeth are trimmed in gold with a natural tooth shade in the middle. Your dentist will ask how many denture teeth you want with gold trim and how many should remain untouched.
How Much Do Gold Denture Teeth Cost?
The cost of gold denture teeth depends on several factors, including:
- Quality of denture teeth
- Whether you choose gold-trimmed or all-gold teeth
- Your dentist’s fees and where you live in the U.S.
How Long Will It Take to Get a New Denture?
It takes four to six appointments to get a new denture. The process can include the following:
- A consultation
- An exam and x-rays
- Tooth extraction
- Impressions of your mouth
- A wax occlusal rim to measure the relationship between your upper and lower jaw
- Register your bite
- A wax try-in
- Denture fabrication at a dental laboratory
- Try-in and adjustments
Living with Dentures
Adjusting to eating, speaking, and living with dentures takes time. Try to be patient and reasonable and give yourself a few weeks to become more comfortable with the denture fit. Your dentist may speak with you about using dental implants to stabilize and improve the function of your denture.
Schedule a consultation with an advanced cosmetic dentist to get quality, natural-looking dentures that fit well.
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When my dentist did the wax-up of my denture, I told him that the teeth are too long. He said that he would ensure the lab got the length right. I did not see another wax-up. Three weeks later, I got a call from my dentist’s office that my final denture was ready. I asked about the length, and without answering, my dentist put the denture in my mouth and told me to look at my pretty smile. My dentures looked like gopher teeth. I told my dentist that the denture is unacceptable, and he assured me that the denture teeth almost matched the length of my teeth in smile pictures that I brought in. But they do not. I asked my dentist to do nothing further until I think about what I want to do. I cannot accept the denture as is, but I’m unsure of what resolution he will give me. Can the lab file down the teeth, replace the teeth, or will I have to start all over? And can I trust my dentist? I don’t expect you to answer that, but I’m lost. Please help. Thank you. Jacob from S. Carolina
