Dentures – Springdale, AR
Enjoy a Full and Beautiful Smile
While people have used false teeth to address tooth loss for centuries, archaic prosthetic devices were uncomfortable and largely for cosmetic purposes. Thankfully, modern dentures are customized to fit cozily and securely in the mouth so they can provide the patient with a beautiful smile as well as significant chewing power. Here’s how dentures from Sunset Avenue Dental can improve your oral health, self-image, and quality of life.
Why Choose Sunset Avenue Dental for Dentures?
- Skilled and Compassionate Dentist
- Restore Your Smile’s Appearance and Chewing Power
- Flexible Financing Options Available
Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Missing teeth can lead to a range of unfortunate effects on your oral health such as reduced chewing ability, difficulty speaking, and feeling shy about showing your smile. While dentures can be used to replace any number of teeth, another prosthetic treatment may be more appropriate if the patient is not missing an entire dental arch. However, a patient will need to have sufficiently healthy gums as well as strong jawbones to receive dentures, so it may be necessary for them to undergo bone grafting or restorative treatments such as gum disease therapy before they can be ready to get their appliance.
Types of Dentures
There are several types of dentures available, and the best one for you is largely determined by how many teeth you are missing. Scheduling a consultation at our office is the best way for you to find out which appliance is best for you.
Partial Dentures
The gaps between teeth left by tooth loss can accumulate decay-causing plaque and food debris while also leaving the unprotected gums vulnerable to injury. Luckily, partial dentures can replace one or more missing teeth throughout the mouth. The bases of partial dentures are made from gum-colored acrylic materials, and they usually incorporate metal clips that allow them to connect with the remaining teeth for a sturdy hold.
Full Dentures
Full dentures are similar to partial dentures in that they consist of artificial teeth set in acrylic bases, but they don’t usually incorporate metal clips since they can hold their place in the mouth with natural suction. The bases of these appliances are specially customized to provide a comfortable fit as well as considerable chewing power.
Implant Dentures
If you’re looking for a longer-lasting solution that provides superior chewing power, implant dentures may be the best option for you. These appliances are held in place by titanium posts surgically inserted into the jawbone, creating a powerful hold that allows them to handle all the foods you could with natural teeth. Since implant dentures have a much longer lifespan than traditional appliances, they can save a patient thousands of dollars since they won’t need to be replaced as often.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures offer a range of impressive benefits such as:
- Being completely customized for each patient so they can enjoy a comfortable fit
- A lifelike appearance to give a patient a beautiful and natural-looking smile
- Allowing patients to enjoy a wider variety of nutritious foods by improving their chewing ability
- Preventing the cheeks from developing a hollow appearance
- A cost-effective and reliable solution to tooth loss
- Requiring a simple and easy hygiene and maintenance regimen
Dentures FAQs
What Should You Do if Your Dentures Break?
Dentures breaking in half – a “prosthesis fracture” – is a serious problem. Given that fact, you should quickly see your dentist for potential repairs.
Of course, the type and cause of the break affect whether a denture can be fixed. You’ll need to call your dentist and tell them the details of your problem to see if repair is possible. Depending on the level of damage, a dental team could fix the dentures personally or have a dental lab do so. You could also switch out your old devices for new ones altogether.
Can Dentures Become Ill-Fitting?
Since dentures are customized for their patients, they should fit very well at first. That said, the prosthetics can become ill-fitting after enough time passes.
The problem is dentures don’t prevent a patient’s jawbone from eroding. Because they only fit over the gums, they don’t stimulate the jaw enough to preserve bone tissue. That means a mouth with missing teeth will slowly change shape, causing dentures to fit poorly.
Please take your dentures to your local dental practice if they become ill-fitting. Your dentist can have them relined or re-adjusted to fit your current mouth. Otherwise, leaving your ill-fitting dentures alone will lead to sore gums, bad breath, and similar side effects.
What Type of Denture Adhesive Should I Use?
There isn’t one kind of denture adhesive that everyone should use. Several types exist on the market, and which suits you best depends on your situation.
Take denture adhesive creams, for instance. These offer a strong, all-day hold, keeping out most food particles and similar debris. They also provide extra comfort from pressure and rubbing, so they’re great for sensitive gums.
On the other hand, maybe a denture adhesive powder would work better for you. It can hold dentures for up to twelve hours, ensuring you can eat, speak, and smile confidently. The powder’s form also makes it easy for patients to sprinkle and avoid using too much.
Can I Reline Dentures Myself?
Despite trends in social media, you shouldn’t try to reline your dentures yourself. Doing so would put your restorations and your mouth at further risk.
You see, only a trained dentist is qualified to fix ill-fitting dentures. They can exercise expertise and skill with repairs that the average patient can’t. At the same time, they have an outside perspective that lets them work more precisely and accurately. You wouldn’t have a good view to perform a denture relining, as you won’t be able to see what you’re doing.