Dentures
Complete or Full Dentures
Complete or full dentures can be worn by patients who are missing all of their teeth in an arch. This option is usually the more affordable option for replacing a full arch of missing teeth. Full dentures can tremendously improve the aesthetics of your smile, but be mindful while chewing as the plastic teeth on the dentures are not as strong as natural teeth. Full dentures are a swift and affordable option to restore your beautiful smile.
Removable Partial Dentures
Removable partial dentures can serve as a replacement for missing teeth like full dentures, but they are considered “partial” because they fit around your remaining natural teeth. Partial dentures require healthy, natural teeth to act as abutments. This makes it so that the clasps from the partial dentures can hook onto your teeth for retention and stability. In comparison to full dentures, partial dentures offer an advantage of increased stability and retention.
How to Care for Your Dentures
Keeping a healthy dental care routine will help reduce your risk of dental disease and improve your experience with your denture of choice.
When caring for dentures, it’s important to maintain a consistent oral hygiene routine with daily brushing and flossing along with semi-annual professional cleanings and checkups.
To prevent stains on your dentures avoid smoking, red wine, coffee and tea as much as possible.
When cleaning your dentures, be cautious and thorough to avoid chips or damage. Avoid using your dentures as a tool for opening packages or biting your nails.
Dentures will typically need to be replaced after being worn for seven to ten years.
