Affordable Dentures & Implants

What Affordable Dentures & Implants does

Affordable Dentures & Implants is a private dental service organization (DSO) operating a network of 390+ affiliated clinic locations across 42 U.S. states, supported centrally by Affordable Care, LLC, headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina. Founded in 1975, the company specializes in affordable denture and dental implant services, with each clinic independently owned and operated by one or more licensed dentists while Affordable Care, LLC provides non-clinical administrative, marketing, financing, and business-support services under the Affordable Dentures & Implants brand. The company has served more than 8 million patients cumulatively over its 50+ year history and maintains a 4.7/5 Google patient rating across locations. Headquarters domicile is North Carolina, USA; legal entity is Affordable Care, LLC operating as a private for-profit LLC with no publicly disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or funding history.

The company's core technology is the in-clinic dental laboratory model, with each affiliated clinic containing a local denture fabrication lab staffed by technicians who live and work in the surrounding community. This local production architecture enables same-day denture service and reduces costs sufficiently to support stated patient savings of over 30% versus traditional dental services, a Best Price Guarantee, and a 100 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. The product portfolio includes four tiers of full and partial dentures (EconomyPlus, Premium, Ultra Premium, UltimateFit) and three implant solution lines (SnapSecure removable snap-in, FixedSecure permanent, All-in-One combined extractions+implants+dentures package), plus tooth extractions and sedation dentistry as ancillary services. The company has begun deploying AI capabilities across affiliated practices, including computer-vision radiographic analysis, predictive diagnostic support, and process automation for insurance verification, scheduling, and claims processing. Newer technology additions include RealFit 3D-printed denture products. The company is HIPAA-compliant across all affiliated practices.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with multi-channel acquisition: 390+ owned/affiliated clinic locations, a 1-800-DENTURE call center, online appointment booking via affordabledentures.com, and a Treatment Finder tool. Pricing follows a unit-pricing model with subscriptions/financing offered through third-party lenders (24-month 0% APR, $0 down), including CareCredit (via Synchrony partnership extended 2025-11-10). Average pricing signals include free initial exam and X-rays, $46/month for approximately 8-tooth extractions, $33/month for an EconomyPlus single-arch denture, and $56/month per implant. Customer mix is dominated by individual edentulous and partially edentulous adults across the U.S., with a secondary enterprise channel of third-party care provider organizations (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, nursing homes, retirement facilities, hospices, hospitals, churches, home health agencies) that arrange and pay for services on behalf of patients/residents. In 2024–2025, the company executed 25+ clinic grand openings across more than 15 states and rebadged competing DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions and Urgent Dental Care practices into the flagship brand. A 2025 employee theft incident at the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina location (alleged loss of $612,990.20) and the absence of public financial disclosures, headcount data, or institutional ownership limit visibility into enterprise-level financial performance.

Name

Affordable Dentures & Implants

Legal name

Affordable Care, LLC

Website

https://affordabledentures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Affordable Dentures & Implants operates a network of 390+ affiliated dental clinics across 42 U.S. states, providing affordable denture and dental implant services through Affordable Care, LLC, a private dental support organization founded in 1975 that has served over 8 million patients cumulatively.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (62121), Offices of Dentists (6212), Dental Laboratories (339116)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Periodontic & Implant Group Practices (HLABAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Implant Prosthetics & Abutment Fabrication (HLABAJAC), Dental Implants & Prosthodontic Components (Implants/Abutments/Prosthetics) (HLAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Affordable dentures
• Dental implants
• Tooth replacement services
• In-clinic dental labs
• Sedation dentistry

Headquarters

HQ city

South Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing dental services including denture fittings, dental implants, tooth extractions, and related procedures at clinic locations. Services are paid at time of service or through financing arrangements.
2. Financing/Payment Plans: Third-party financing arrangements allow patients to pay for treatments in monthly installments (e.g., 24 months at 0% APR with $0 down payment), generating revenue through patient payment plans facilitated by lenders like CareCredit.
3. Third-Party Care Provider Agreements: Revenue from organizations such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and social service organizations that pay for services on behalf of their patients/residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Affordable Dentures & Implants operates a network of 390+ dental clinic locations across 42 U.S. states delivering affordable dentures and dental implant solutions, including tooth extractions and sedation dentistry. Each clinic houses an in-clinic dental lab where dentures are crafted locally, enabling cost savings of over 30% versus traditional dental services and supporting same-day service.

Product overview

Affordable Dentures & Implants operates a network of over 390 dental clinic locations across 42 U.S. states, providing affordable denture and dental implant services supported by local in-clinic laboratories. The company offers a tiered denture portfolio including EconomyPlus, Premium, Ultra Premium, and UltimateFit options for complete and partial tooth replacement, along with three implant solution tiers: SnapSecure (removable snap-in), FixedSecure (permanent), and All-in-One (comprehensive package). Core services include tooth extractions and sedation dentistry. The company emphasizes cost savings through local lab production, claiming over 30% savings compared to traditional dental services, with flexible financing options including CareCredit and most major insurance accepted.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SnapSecure Implants: Snap-on dentures combining dental implants with lower cost of dentures; most popular solution offering secure fit without messy adhesives
• FixedSecure Implants
• All-In-One Solution
• EconomyPlus Dentures
• Premium Dentures
• Ultra Premium Dentures
• UltimateFit Dentures
• RealFit 3D Dentures

Products and services

• EconomyPlus Dentures Cost-effective single arch upper or lower denture solution designed for efficiency, minimal invasiveness, and faster healing with fewer appointments. Targeted at patients seeking an entry-level denture option.
• Premium Dentures Full mouth dentures offering enhanced natural appeal, superior wear resistance, and stain-resistant properties for improved aesthetics.
• Ultra Premium Dentures Highest quality and longest lasting denture line with stain resistance, high customization options, and superior strength.
• UltimateFit Dentures Premium denture option offering enhanced fit and comfort compared to standard offerings.
• Partial Dentures Denture solution for patients who need to replace only some missing teeth while preserving remaining natural teeth.
• SnapSecure Implants Snap-on dentures that combine dental implants with removable denture technology, providing secure fit without messy adhesives while remaining removable for cleaning.
• FixedSecure Implants Permanent dental implant solution providing fixed tooth replacement for a permanent smile without removal.
• All-in-One Solution Comprehensive tooth replacement package combining extractions, implants, and dentures in a single treatment plan.
• Single/Multi-Tooth Implants Permanent dental implant solution for replacing one or multiple missing teeth with natural-looking crowns that function like real teeth.
• Tooth Extractions Professional tooth extraction services performed by dental professionals, often as preparation for denture or implant procedures.
• Sedation Dentistry Sedation options for patients experiencing dental anxiety or undergoing extensive dental procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30% savings on average compared to traditional dental services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe VA uses dental services offered by Affordable Dentures & Implants affiliated practices to supplement services provided within the VA medical system. This partnership provides veterans with access to affordable denture and implant services.
• Nursing Homes and Retirement FacilitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMany Affordable Dentures & Implants affiliated practices have established community partnerships with nursing homes and retirement home facilities to provide dental services to residents with organizational billing arrangements.
• Hospices and Home Health AgenciesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated practices partner with hospices and home health agencies to provide dental services to patients with organizational payment arrangements.
• HospitalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with hospitals for providing dental services to patients, with organizational billing and referral arrangements.
• Churches and Social Service OrganizationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partnerships with churches and social service organizations that arrange dental care for community members with organizational payment support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves36 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO supporting 900+ practices across the U.S., providing general and specialty dental services. Comparable DSO affiliation model with multi-state footprint and broad service mix.
• Aspen Dental: One of the largest DSOs in the U.S. with 1,000+ locations providing affordable general dentistry, dentures, and implants. Directly competes with Affordable Dentures & Implants on price, in-clinic lab production, and same-day service across overlapping geographies.
• Heartland Dental: The largest U.S. DSO supporting 1,700+ dental offices. Operates a similar affiliation model where dentists maintain clinical independence while the DSO provides administrative support, with overlapping denture and implant service offerings.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers: Network of dental implant centers specializing in full-arch implant solutions. Directly competes in the implant segment with comparable fixed and snap-in denture offerings.
• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Largest dental provider in California and one of the largest in the U.S. with 300+ offices, offering general dentistry, dentures, implants, and orthodontics. Competes directly with Affordable Dentures & Implants on affordability and access.
• Dental Care Alliance: DSO supporting 400+ dental practices across 20+ states with general, specialty, and implant services. Operates an equivalent affiliation model targeting similar patient segments.
• MB2 Dental: Fast-growing DSO affiliated with 700+ practices across 45 states. Comparable DSO model with dental practice support services, including denture and implant offerings.
• Benevis: DSO supporting 120+ practices primarily under the Kool Smiles and Smile Time Dental brands, focused on affordable dental care for underserved communities. Closely aligned mission and patient demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Sonrava Health: Multi-brand dental and orthodontic platform (formerly DentalOne) operating Western Dental, Brident, and other brands across the U.S. Broader portfolio than Affordable Dentures but directly overlaps on denture and implant services.

Emerging players

• SmileDirectClub: Direct-to-consumer dental alignment platform offering clear aligners at lower price points. Targets a different dental need but overlaps on affordability-focused consumer brand positioning and direct-to-patient GTM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/AffordableDenturesImplants
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/affordable-dentures
• Instagraminstagram.com/affordabledenturesimplants

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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