Dentures and Partials – Richardson, TX
For Full Smile Repairs
Missing teeth can have a large, negative impact on your self-image; you’ll also have a harder time eating a wide variety of foods, which can lead to poor nutrition and health problems. A mouth full of functional teeth is important for maintaining high quality of life. If most or all of your teeth are missing, Canyon Creek Family Dentistry of Richardson can provide you with partials or full dentures in Richardson to create a strong and beautiful smile.
What are Dentures?
Dentures are a form of dental restoration used to replace teeth in one of the jaws; they’re typically made with a gum-colored plastic base and ceramic or acrylic teeth.
There are three kinds of dentures you can get depending on your needs:
- Full Dentures: These can replace an entire arch of missing teeth. Modern dentures are designed to look as lifelike as possible, giving you the self-confidence to laugh and smile in front of others. Usually, full dentures stay on the gums using natural suction or adhesive.
- Implant-Retained Dentures: Your false teeth can be placed on small, titanium posts that have been inserted into the jaw. Implants can stop your jawbone from deteriorating due to missing teeth and provide better stability for your dentures.
- Partial Dentures: If only part of your smile needs repairs, custom-made partials can be used to replace multiple teeth at once; this prevents remaining teeth from drifting out of place and allow you to continue eating and speaking normally. Partial dentures are held in place with a metal clasp.
Benefits of Dentures
- Natural-Looking Smiles: Each denture is made with material that mimics the appearance of real teeth and is customized with your specific facial structure in mind.
- Better Diet: It’s much easier to maintain a well-balanced diet when you have a full set of teeth to help you chew.
- Secure in the Mouth: When your dentures are properly fitted, you won’t have to worry too much about them slipping while you’re eating or speaking.
- Long-Lasting: Traditional dentures can usually last about 5 to 7 years before needing to be replaced. Implant-retained dentures can last much longer with good maintenance.
Living with Dentures
We’ll give you specific instructions for taking care of your new teeth. In general, you’ll need to clean your dentures daily. It’s also important to keep brushing your remaining teeth as well as your gums, tongue, and soft-tissues in the mouth to reduce the risk of infection. Traditional removeable dentures should be kept moist so they don’t lose their shape, but don’t expose them to hot water or they might warp. If your denture is broken, becomes loose or causes sores, you’ll need to see a dentist in Richardson as soon as possible.
You’ll need some time to get used to your false teeth, so wear them as much as possible at first. You’ll need to practice eating and speaking as well; until you get used to chewing, you should stick with soft foods.
Need new dentures or repairs for old ones? Don’t hesitate to contact us today!