Dentures & Partial Dentures

Tooth loss can occur due to many reasons, be it the result of untreated periodontal disease or tooth decay. Whatever the reason for the loss of teeth, it can result in issues when it comes to biting, chewing, and speaking. Shifting of the remaining teeth can cause discomfort, and many people who are missing teeth feel self-conscious about it.

Dentistry offers many solutions to the problem of missing teeth, depending on how many teeth are missing, the state of the remaining teeth, and other aspects. Likely the most cost-effective option for those missing many or all of their teeth are dentures or partial dentures.

Dentures and partials can restore your ability to eat, give you your smile back and help reduce the sunken look that those with missing teeth may have due to bone loss and sagging facial muscles resulting from tooth loss.

The best option for you depends on your specific situation, so call to schedule a consultation with your dentist to discuss your options.

What types of dentures are available?

Restorations are available to replace all of the teeth on the upper or lower arch of the mouth. These are known as complete dentures.

For those who have remaining healthy teeth, partial dentures can be made to attach to them and fill in the areas where teeth are missing.

Bridges are an additional option for smaller gaps between natural teeth.

If enough healthy bone remains, implant-supported dentures may be an option. This method combines dentures with dental implants to provide for a more stable fit and better biting force.

Porcelain Crowns

Introduction A porcelain crown is one of the most common options patients ask about when they need a tooth restored and still want it to look natural. Maybe a tooth broke. Maybe an old filling is too large to repair again. Maybe a root-canal-treated tooth needs more protection. Or maybe a front tooth is dark, worn, misshapen, or covered by an old crown that no longer blends in. “Porcelain crown” sounds simple, but it can mean several different things in modern dentistry. Some crowns are porcelain fused to metal. Some are all-ceramic. Some are zirconia. Some are lithium disilicate.

Nightguards

Introduction Many people first hear about nightguards after a dentist points out worn teeth, cracked fillings, chipped enamel, sore jaw muscles, or damage to expensive dental work. Others search for nightguards because they wake up with jaw pain, headaches, tooth sensitivity, or because a partner hears them grinding their teeth at night. A nightguard can be a helpful protective appliance, but it is often misunderstood. It does not necessarily “cure” grinding. It does not automatically fix every jaw problem. It is not the same as a sports mouthguard. It is not the same as a sleep apnea oral appliance.

Snap-On Smile

Introduction Snap-On Smile is one of those dental topics that can sound almost too good to be true. Patients often find it while searching for a fast way to improve their smile without drilling, shots, braces, veneers, crowns, implants, or a long treatment plan. That interest is understandable. Many people feel embarrassed about stained teeth, gaps, chips, missing teeth, worn teeth, old dental work, or a smile that no longer looks the way they want. Others are anxious about dental treatment, worried about cost, or not ready to commit to permanent cosmetic dentistry. Snap-On Smile may be a helpful

Porcelain Crowns

Dentures & Partial Dentures