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