Complete And Partial Dentures
Dentures Dothan
A denture is a removable dental appliance and a replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile.
There are two types of dentures – complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. A partial denture not only fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from shifting.
A conventional type is made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has healed (usually takes 4 to 6 weeks). During this time, the patient will go without teeth. Immediate dentures are made in advance and immediately placed after the teeth are removed, thus preventing the patient from having to be without teeth during the healing process. Once the tissues shrink and heal, adjustments will have to be made.
Dentures are very durable appliances and will last many years but may have to be remade, repaired, or readjusted due to normal wear.
Complete And Partial Dentures
Reasons For Dentures
- Partial Denture – Loss of several teeth in an arch.
- Enhancing smile and facial tissues.
- Improving chewing, speech, and digestion.
- Complete Denture – Loss of all teeth in an arch.
Complete And Partial Dentures
What does getting dentures involve?
The process of getting dentures requires several appointments, usually over a period of several weeks. Highly accurate impressions (molds) and measurements are taken and used to create your custom denture. Several appointments may be necessary to ensure proper shape, color, and fit. At the final appointment, your dentist will precisely adjust and place the completed denture, ensuring a natural and comfortable fit.
It is normal to experience increased saliva flow, some soreness, and possible speech and chewing difficulty, however this will subside as your muscles and tissues get used to the new dentures.
You will be given care instructions for your new dentures. Proper cleaning of your new dental appliance, good oral hygiene, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new dentures.
Complete And Partial Dentures
Dentures Tailored to Your Needs
Your smile is completely unique. When you visit our practice in Dothan, Al, our dentists will help determine a treatment plan that is right for you.
Partial dentures may also be an option. Replacement teeth are crafted then attached to a gum-colored natural base that easily inserts in your mouth. This removable tooth replacement can be created for both the upper and lower jaw.
Complete And Partial Dentures
Go Ahead & Smile
Every day, our goal is to help improve smiles, but more importantly, we strive to improve lives. We ensure your dentures are available to you at an affordable cost so you can achieve a smile that is priceless. Get in touch with us today at (334)792-0997 to schedule a consultation and start your journey towards a happy and confident smile.
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Your satisfaction means everything to us! We want you to not only walk out of our practice with a confident, new smile… we also want you to feel confident in the decision you make to trust us with your tooth replacement care. We look forward to serving you.
Experience the individual attention of our local practice while feeling the peace of mind that you are receiving care from a practice that is part of a network that has treated millions of patients since 1975. All dentures come with a Limited Warranty.