Dentures in Dartmouth MA
Lost or missing teeth may lead to several oral health problems if not replaced. You can easily avoid this with a simple restorative treatment: dentures. Dental Studio offers dentures in Dartmouth, MA. Here are important things you need to know about Dentures.
What are Dentures?
Dentures are removable dental restorations that replace lost teeth in the lower or upper jaw. These restorations can help you speak more clearly, chew food more efficiently, and have a more attractive smile. With proper care, they last seven to 10 years.
You should also have your denture realigned every one to two years or whenever you notice changes in its fit. Dr. Khalife will add more material to your denture if necessary to ensure a more comfortable fit.
Different Types of Dentures
Dental Studio offers various types of dentures in Dartmouth, MA. The best type for you will depend on your particular dental health needs.
1. Complete Dentures
Complete dentures, sometimes referred to as full dentures, are replacements for an entire missing tooth arch. The roof of your mouth (upper teeth arch) and the jawbone ridge (lower teeth arch) support a full denture. A unique kind of glue called denture adhesives will be used to make sure the dentures stay firmly in place.
Complete dentures are probably what comes to mind of most patients when thinking of traditional dentures. They consist of artificial teeth and a gum-colored base. Because full dentures are removable, they are easier to clean and allow your gums to rest.
2. Partial Dentures
Partial dentures only replace a few missing teeth in the upper and lower jaws. Still, they resemble full dentures and also rest on the ridge of your lower jawbone or palate for stability and support. To help them stay in place, partial dentures have unique clasps that loop around your natural teeth.
3. Temporary Dentures
The gap left by a tooth extraction is typically filled in the short term with temporary dentures. You will wear these until the permanent denture is prepared, which could take a few days to a week a two. To maintain the space necessary for the permanent denture to fit, temporary dentures work to keep the healthy teeth on either side of the gap from shifting.
4. Implant-retained Dentures
Dental implants are small, threaded titanium posts surgically placed into your jawbone to replace the roots of missing teeth. These dental implants can support implant-retained dentures instead of having the dentures rest directly on your gums.
Like conventional dentures, implant-retained dentures are still removable. You take them out to rinse and soak them at night. However, they “snap on” to the dental implants, making them more stable than typical dentures yet fully removable for cleaning. You also won’t need denture glue to keep them in your mouth. They are often called “snap-in dentures.”
5. Implant-supported Dentures
Permanent or hybrid dentures are known as implant-supported dentures. They are permanently fastened to dental implants. A popular brand of these implant-supported dentures is the All-on-4 dental implants which we proudly offer here at Dental Studio.
Implant-supported dentures are secured to your jawbone with dental implants, just like with implant-retained dentures. Implant-supported dentures have exceptional stability but are not detachable, in contrast to all other types of dentures.
High-Quality Dentures for a Comfortable Fit in Dartmouth, MA
Speaking and eating are two important tasks that are impacted by tooth loss. Replacing missing teeth is necessary for long-term dental and overall health. To find out which kind of denture is appropriate for your situation, contact Dental Studio. Our denture services in Dartmouth, MA, will help replace your lost teeth and restore your full smile.
Dreaming of a radiant, healthy smile? Turn that dream into reality and visit Dental Studio in Dartmouth, MA. Contact us today to learn more about how our modern facilities and dental services can enhance your oral health and brighten your smile!