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Dentures - Complete/Partial
If you've lost all of your natural teeth, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, complete dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile. Replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health.
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 will fill in the spaces created by missing teeth and it prevents other teeth from shifting.
Dentures are a good way to replace missing teeth. The only thing is that due to wear and tear they may need to be remade, repaired, or readjusted.
Getting denture require several visits, this is because we take accurate impressions and measurements of your mouth which are then sent to a dental laboratory to create your custom denture. When your case has returned from the lab, it is then tryed-in.
You may experience some soreness or difficulties talking and chewing, but this is all normal since your muscle needs to get use to the new appliance. However, if discomfort last return to the dentist for an adjustment. Proper cleaning of your new dentures, good oral hygiene, and regular dental is need to extend the life of your dentures.
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