Comfortable, Natural-Looking Dentures
If lost or missing teeth are not replaced, they can cause several oral health issues. Dentures are a simple dental restoration that can help you avoid many issues. Walton Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry offers dentures in Greenwood, and here is some important information to know.
The Best Dentures for Function & Aesthetics
Removable dental restorations called dentures replace lost upper or lower jaw teeth. You may be able to talk more clearly, chew food more effectively, and smile more attractively with these restorations. They endure 7-10 years if properly cared for.
You should also have your denture realigned every 1-2 years or anytime you observe a change in its fit. If additional material is required for a more comfortable fit, Dr. Walton will add it to your denture.
Different Types of Dentures
Full Dentures
An entire missing tooth arch can be replaced using complete dentures, often called full dentures. A complete denture is supported by the jawbone ridge (lower teeth arch) and the roof of your mouth (upper teeth arch). A special type of glue known as denture adhesives will be utilized to ensure that the dentures remain securely in place.
When most patients think of traditional dentures, they most likely think of complete dentures. They are made up of a gum-colored base and artificial teeth. Full dentures are easy to clean and give your gums a break because they are removable.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures replace only one or a few lost teeth in the upper and lower jaws. Nonetheless, they look like complete dentures and provide stability and support by resting on the ridge of your palate or lower jawbone. Partial dentures include special clasps that loop over your natural teeth to help keep them in place.
Temporary Dentures
These dentures are usually used to temporarily cover the space left following a tooth extraction. Until the permanent denture is ready, which may take a few days to a week or two, you will wear these. Temporary dentures prevent the healthy teeth on either side of the gap from moving, maintaining the space required for the permanent denture to fit.
Implant-Retained Dentures
Dental implants are tiny, threaded titanium posts that are surgically inserted into your gums to replace lost tooth roots. Instead of the dentures resting directly on your gums, these dental implants can support dentures that are implant-retained.
Implant-retained dentures are still detachable, much like traditional dentures. At night, you take them out to soak and rinse. But because they “snap on” to the dental implants, they are completely removable for cleaning and more stable than standard dentures. Additionally, you won’t require denture glue to maintain them in your mouth. They are frequently referred to as “snap-in dentures.”
Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures are permanent or hybrid dentures. They are attached to dental implants permanently. Our team is pleased to offer All-on-4 dental implants, a well-known brand of these implant-supported dentures.
Similar to implant-retained dentures, dental implants hold implant-supported dentures to your jawbone. Unlike all other types of dentures, implant-supported dentures are extremely stable and cannot be removed.
Superior Dentures in Greenwood, IN
Two crucial functions that are affected by tooth loss are speaking and eating. Long-term dental and general health depend on replacing lost teeth. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Walton to learn which type of denture is best for you. With our high-quality dentures in Greenwood, we can help restore your full, bright smile.
Do you wish you had a bright, healthy smile? Visit Walton Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Greenwood, Indiana, to make that goal a reality. Contact us today to learn more about how our state-of-the-art facilities and dental services can improve your smile and oral health!