Full or Partial Dentures
You don’t have to lose your smile simply because you’ve lost your teeth. We offer affordable dentures that will help improve your quality of life by restoring the full functionality of your mouth.
COSMETIC DENTAL PROCEDURES
Smile confidently with affordable dentures.
A denture is a removable dental appliance replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile.
HOW IT WORKS
There are two types of dentures: full and partial dentures.
Full dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. A partial denture not only fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from shifting.
Dentures are very durable appliances and will last many years, but may have to be remade, relined, repaired, or readjusted due to normal wear.
A full (complete) denture may be either “conventional” or “immediate.” A conventional type is made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has healed, usually taking 4 to 6 weeks. During this time the patient will go without teeth. Immediate dentures are made in advance and immediately placed after the teeth are removed, thus preventing the patient from having to be without teeth during the healing process. Once the tissues shrink and heal, the denture will have to be relined.
SMILE RESTORATION
Reasons for dentures
There are a number of reasons why a patient may need full or partial dentures, including the following:
Complete Denture-Loss of all teeth in an arch
Partial Denture-Loss of several teeth in an arch
Enhancing smile and facial tissues
Improving chewing, speech, and digestion
The process of getting dentures requires several appointments, usually over several weeks. Highly accurate impressions and measurements are taken and used to create your custom denture. Several “try-in” appointments may be necessary to ensure proper shape, color, and fit. At the final appointment, Dr. Forbes will precisely adjust and place the completed denture, ensuring a natural and comfortable fit.
It is normal to experience increased saliva flow, some soreness, and possible speech and chewing difficulty, however this will subside as your muscles and tissues get used to the new dentures.
You will be given care instructions for your new dentures. Proper cleaning of your new dental appliance, good oral hygiene and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new dentures.
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