Wondering which kind of dentures could restore your smile after tooth loss? We have the answers.
The dentures today are nothing like your grandparent’s dentures (and aren’t you relieved to hear it!). Here in Fenton, MO, our dentists Drs. Thomas and Andrew Kemlage are dedicated to crafting perfectly fitted, comfortable, and realistic-looking false teeth to help restore your smile and rebuild confidence in your appearance. Wondering if dentures are right for you?
Should I get dentures?
How you choose to replace your missing teeth is completely up to you. Dentures can be a great option for someone that has several missing teeth, as this oral prosthetic can fill gaps with natural-looking false teeth while also providing support for the muscles of the face. Dentures also make it possible to chew and speak properly. Our Fenton, MO, dentists create a variety of custom dentures for their patients including,
Partial dentures
If you still have strong, healthy natural teeth then your dentist will likely recommend partial dentures. This dental device fits closely to the gum line and is held in place by neighboring teeth to keep it from moving. While held in place, they can easily be removed to clean or before bedtime.
Full dentures
As you may be able to guess from the name alone, full dentures are designed to replace all of your teeth. These false teeth sit on a plastic base that is made to look like gum tissue and naturally suction into place over the gums but can also be easily removed to clean them and before going to sleep.
Immediate dentures
If you need to have teeth removed, we understand and know that you still want to have teeth to speak and chew properly while the gums heal and before your permanent dentures or tooth replacement option has been placed. This is where immediate dentures come in. They aren’t custom-made like permanent dentures, but they do give you teeth immediately after an extraction, so you don’t have to be without teeth during the healing process. Once the gums have fully healed, then our dental team can place your permanent dentures.
Implant dentures
Instead of using healthy teeth or denture adhesive to hold teeth in place, this type of dentures involves anchoring dental implants into the jawbone. From there, dentures can be anchored to the top of the implants to hold them in place, so they don’t move around. These are often ideal for those looking to replace most or all of their teeth on the lower jaw; however, they can be used to replace teeth on either the upper or lower jaw.
It’s important that you treat your tooth loss as soon as possible. If you are ready to sit down with our Fenton, MO, dentists to discuss dentures, call Kemlage Family Dentistry today at (636) 225-1777 to book an evaluation.