Dentures It is not uncommon for people to lose teeth from accidents, disease, decay, or extractions. Despite the cause of missing teeth, no one wants to stay without teeth. It is for this reason that our team at Jerome Riddle DDS provides dentures as a suitable solution for tooth replacement. Why You Need DenturesFull dentures are meant to replace your entire set of teeth and fit snugly over the gums. These prostheses help you speak clearly and eat comfortably. They also help improve your confidence because you can show your smile to other people. Partial dentures take the place of the missing teeth. Sometimes, these partial dentures can be supported by the existing teeth. Since losing teeth creates gaps between teeth, the remaining teeth can slowly begin to move to take up the space left. As such, you could have tilted or crooked teeth. You may have problems with the way you bite. The other teeth could also suffer damage due to the shifting of the teeth. Partial and Complete DenturesPartial dentures are considered when the surrounding teeth cannot hold a bridge. This could happen if the nearby teeth to the gap are weak, decayed, or broken and cracked. Also, partial dentures can work if a few teeth are missing. These dentures have one or several false teeth secured in place with clasps fitted onto the surrounding natural teeth. Sometimes, our dentist may consider securing the replacement teeth with precision attachments, which provide a more obscured appearance. Complete dentures can be immediate or traditional. Immediate dentures are fitted the moment our dentist extracts your teeth. Therefore, you head home with teeth that help you eat and speak properly. Immediate dentures are constructed before your teeth are removed. Traditional full dentures are installed after recovering from tooth extraction. It can take about eight and 12 weeks to get your traditional full dentures. Some people may have problems with full dentures. As such, our dental team may suggest overdentures. These types of removable dentures are placed over the natural teeth in the mouth. They may also be placed over dental implants. Hence, if you have existing natural teeth, they can be reshaped to accommodate the overdenture. If no natural teeth have been left, our dentist can install small implants into the jawbone that secure the overdentures. Your Oral Hygiene with DenturesEven when you have full dentures, you must care for your mouth. Brush every morning and evening before inserting the dentures. Make sure that the gums, teeth, tongue, as well as palate (roof of the mouth), are cleaned properly. Cleaning your mouth eradicates plaque while also aiding with blood circulation in the mouth. On the flip side, if you have partial dentures, brushing your teeth every day is even more important. It helps stop decay and prevent gum disease that may make you lose more teeth. Brushing full dentures ensures that they do not stain. When cleaning the dentures, use a non-abrasive cleaner to clean all the surfaces. This way, you prevent causing micro-scratches that can serve as hiding places for bacterial plaque. Get in touch with us at Jerome Riddle DDS to find out more about dentures. Call us at 480-991-4410 to book an appointment. |
