Dentures

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. There are two types of dentures available, complete and partial. Complete dentures replace all of the teeth, while partial dentures replace some. Dentures can be conventional or immediate.

What are dentures?

Traditional dentures are removable prosthetic appliances that are designed to be worn to replace multiple missing teeth. Although dentures can be made with some metal components, today’s modern options are made from resin or plastic and are less likely to cause irritation to your gums.

For patients looking to completely replace an entire arch of teeth, complete dentures may be the best option. These restorations are typically created after all remaining teeth have been removed from the upper or lower arch. Partial dentures are great for patients looking for an affordable option to restore only a few missing teeth. Regardless of which type of denture is right for you, your dentist will work with you to ensure a comfortable fit and beautiful, natural looking smile.

Advantages of dentures

There are many advantages of wearing dentures. Here are just a few of the benefits you might experience after getting fitted for a new set of teeth.

- Ease of use and care: If you have lost a significant number of your teeth, it can be difficult and painful to eat and speak normally. Dentures make the transition to eating foods you love much simpler. They also make speaking much easier. Plus, caring for dentures is also easier than many think – you can clean them with a soft brush and special solution without too much fuss.

- Cosmetic appeal: One of the primary benefits of dentures is improving the look of your smile. By replacing missing teeth, it also restores the appearance of your face as a whole. This can make you feel better about yourself and enhance your overall confidence.

- Preserve natural teeth: Sometimes, dentists will recommend that patients with significant tooth loss get dental implants instead. But even with implants, the remaining healthy teeth must be altered to accommodate for the new ones. This means that patients have to get crowns or bridges on these teeth in order to keep them in place. With dentures, there is no need for any alterations to be done to the healthy remaining teeth.