Dentures

What are Dentures?

Dentures are removable appliances used to replace missing teeth and to improve your smile. Replacing missing teeth will benefit you both from an appearance and health standpoint if you have lost all your natural teeth due to gum disease or tooth decay. Since dentures make eating and speaking easier than without teeth, people often take them for granted. Losing all your teeth can make your face sag, which makes you look older. Your appearance and profile may be improved with dentures. You do not have to change much about your appearance because they can be fashioned to look like your natural teeth. You may even enjoy a more appealing smile after getting dentures.

Complete vs. Partial Denture

Typically, either an upper or lower denture is regarded as a "complete" denture or a "full" denture. In a partial denture, missing or lost teeth are filled in. A metal clasp or "precision attachment" may attach it to your natural teeth.

Types of Dentures

Conventional

After the remaining teeth are removed and the tissues have healed, this full removable denture is made and placed in your mouth. The process may take several months.

Immediate

The remaining teeth are removed on the day the removable denture is inserted. In a preliminary visit, your dentist will make a model of your jaw based on the measurements she takes. In most cases, you will not lose your teeth during the healing process but may require relining or remaking the dentures once the jaw has healed.

Overdenture

Dentures can sometimes be supported by teeth to keep your jawbone strong and support your denture. After your dentist has prepared your remaining natural teeth, an overdenture is placed over them. Implants may also be used to replace missing teeth.

FAQ

Why Should You Wear Dentures?

If you're here, you want to find a solution for replacing lost or missing teeth so you can eat well and smile again with confidence. A full set of dentures, which replace the entirety of your teeth, fit snugly over your gums. Besides improving your ability to eat and speak clearly, these devices will boost your self-esteem and confidence. Partially missing teeth can be replaced with partial dentures. Sometimes, the remaining teeth can be used to support the dentures. There is a possibility that your other teeth may move to fill the space between your teeth, resulting in crooked or tilted teeth. You may encounter problems when you bite and your other teeth could be damaged.

How Much Do Dentures Cost?

Knowing that dentures can cost anywhere from $1000 to $3000 will help you budget for them. Denture plates can cost between $500 and $1500 each. The good news is that they are heat-cured, so they will look more natural and last longer.

How Long Will Your Dentures Last?

You should be able to get several years out of your dentures if you take care of them properly. You may need your dentures relined or remade due to normal wear or if the shape of your mouth changes. Jaws can meet differently when bone and gum ridges shrink. Health problems such as sores and infections can be caused by loose dentures. Eating and speaking can also be difficult if one's dentures are loose or poorly fitted. Before dentures cause problems, they should be replaced if they are worn or ill-fitted.

Why Choose Charming Smiles?

Who are we and why should you choose us for your dental needs? We at Charming Smiles are committed to the comfort and well-being of every patient. No matter what your needs are, we welcome you and your family to our practice! We understand the busy schedule you and your family have! Our flexible scheduling is designed to suit the needs of our clients. If you need care late at night or on the weekend, we offer convenient late appointments and weekend hours. Your needs were taken into account when designing our practice. Your arrival at our facility is designed to make you and your children feel relaxed and comfortable. Our play area and video games are sure to delight your kids. As we work, enjoy Netflix in your treatment room, music through wireless headphones, or a blanket or pillow upon request. Taking your oral health seriously is the top priority of our compassionate, multilingual team. Whether you are a child or an elderly patient, we treat patients of all ages and stages of need. We will treat you and your family with compassion and respect, no matter if you need general care, cosmetic care, pediatric care, or senior care.