A bridge is a great way to handle minor tooth loss. But what if you have a more complex case, or have lost most of your natural teeth? In these situations, you may need a set of dentures! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about our full and partial dentures.
The Causes of Your Missing Teeth
Why do we end up with missing teeth? Adult tooth loss could occur due to a serious injury to your face or jaw, or even as a result of untreated tooth decay or infection. In most cases, this is actually related to periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease. You need to seek replacement because once you lose teeth, this could severely limit your meal options and your nutritional intake, and also complicate how you speak. You could be more susceptible to complications like TMJ disorder or bruxism (teeth grinding). Your remaining teeth could also drift due to the gaps in your smile, which means poor alignment. But we can help protect and improve your smile with our dentures!
Partial Dentures
If you have several missing teeth spread out across your arch, this is too much for bridges to handle, and you may have enough natural teeth in place that a full set of dentures isn’t needed. Which is why a partial could be the right option! The partial is a prosthetic that contains new teeth made from lifelike and durable ceramic, and these are designed to fit in the open spaces in your bite. They are secured in a base that looks like gum tissues, and there are metal clasps that connect to natural teeth to keep your new prosthetic firmly in place. For a comfortable fit and balanced bite, this will be custom-made for your smile. Being removable means you need to take it out for cleaning and soaking, and it can last about 5 to 10 years on average.
A Full Prosthetic
If you are missing most or all of your teeth, then we could help with a set of full prosthetics. This prosthetic is one that contains a complete row of new teeth, again crafted in a lab setting to look like gum tissue. Your new teeth will be secured with suction or an adhesive, and can help you smile with confidence and eat your favorite foods again. This will require regular cleaning and soaking, and again will last about 5 to 10 years. If you have any questions about how we secure a new smile with our full or partial dentures, or if you want to start the process now and use your remaining 2025 dental benefits, then contact our team today!
Dental Impressions Talks About Our Dental Prosthetics
If you have lost most or all of your natural teeth, we can help with a dental prosthetic. To schedule an appointment for a new smile, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
