Restore Your Healthy Smile with Dentures
If an accident, poor oral health, or disease has left you with only a few healthy teeth, or no healthy teeth at all, dentures may be right for you.
Dentures are a tooth replacement option that fills the gaps left by missing teeth. They are an affordable and practical option to help you restore the look and function of your smile.
By having missing teeth replaced, your dentist can help you maintain your facial profile and give you back the ability to eat and speak properly.
Types of Dentures
Whether you need dentures to replace one missing tooth, a row or a full jaw, our team at MarPark Dental Care can help you decide on the best option for your smile.
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Partial Dentures
Partial dentures may be used if you are missing one or more teeth, but not a full jaw. They may also be recommended if your surrounding teeth are not strong enough to support a dental bridge.
These dentures are kept securely in place by clasps that fit onto your natural teeth or a tooth replacement such as a dental crown.
Partial dentures can be removed for cleaning and also at night to help you sleep more comfortably.
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Full Dentures
If you are missing all the teeth in your upper or lower jaw or both, your dentist may suggest full dentures, also called false teeth or complete dentures.
These dentures can be fitted to your upper or lower gums, and they are held in place by suction and/or with the help of an oral adhesive.
You can remove this type of dentures so you can clean them overnight while you sleep.
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Implant-Supported Dentures
If your dentist finds that you do not have enough gum tissue to support full dentures, they may recommend dental implants to help stabilize your dentures and create a secure base for your replacement teeth.
Depending on your needs, your dentist may recommend removable or non-removable dentures.
The Process of Getting Dentures
Beginning with a consultation, your dentist will check your mouth for signs of infection, tooth decay, and previous dental work that could hinder the denture process. If any issues are spotted, your dentists will put together a plan to restore your oral health before moving on to the next step of the denture process.
Once you are ready to be fitted for your new dentures, your dentist will take measurements and a mold of the teeth to ensure that the dentures will fit. They will then send this information to a dental lab to have your dentures created.
Once the dentures are complete, you will come back into the office for a fitting to ensure the dentures fit without issue. If necessary, your dentist will make adjustments during this appointment.