MORE ABOUT PARTIAL DENTURES

If you are like most people, you take pride in your smile. Sadly, as we age, that smile begins to change. Sometimes teeth fall out, or are damaged or decayed and need to be extracted. This leads to gaps in your smile that can be unappealing—which in turn leads you to smile less. Thankfully, there is a solution to having large gaps in your smile or having no teeth left at all—dentures.

What Are Dentures?

Dentures are dental prosthetics that are used to replace a large portion of a patients teeth, or all of their teeth. Dentures are made with high-quality material, and can last a long time if they are properly cared for.

What Are Partial Dentures?

While people often think of full dentures when they think of dentures, there is another option available to certain patients—partial dentures. Partial dentures are an excellent choice for patients that are missing too many teeth for a traditional dental bridge, but still have enough teeth that a full denture is unnecessary.

Partial dentures are prosthetics made of acrylic and metal that are placed with the help of the surrounding, healthy teeth. These dentures are also removeable, which can help with cleaning them.

Why Dentures?

Dentures help to return a patient’s smile to them, and can help to boost self-confidence. Many patients find that dentures boost their overall mood, and help them to feel significantly less self-conscious about their missing teeth.

Partial dentures in particular are excellent both for cosmetic appearance, and for practical functions. With partial dentures, patients find that they are able to chew, bite and even speak easier than they were able to with a gap in their teeth. The functionality and aesthetic appearance of these dentures make them an excellent option for patients that both want to be able to eat a lot of the same foods that they love, while also reclaiming the look of their smile.

Proper Care

If you decide to have partial dentures placed, it is important to make sure that you take good care of them, and keep them clean. You’ll also want to make sure to keep the natural, remaining teeth clean and healthy. While your partial dentures cannot suffer from decay, your natural teeth and gums still can. That is why it’s important to continue brushing, flossing and rinsing twice a day, along with visiting your dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning. With proper care, you’ll be able to ensure both the longevity of your partial dentures, and the health of your natural teeth.

Speak with a Cosmetic Dentist

If you are considering partial dentures, speak with a cosmetic dentist. They will discuss your replacement options with you, and if they decide that partial dentures are the best option, they will be able to walk you through the process of having your partial dentures created and placed. In no time, you’ll have amazing new teeth that you can smile bright with.

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