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Denture Treatment Options

If you lose one or more teeth, you might notice jarring side effects. You can see a disruption in the look of your smile. And you can start to struggle with oral function too. Fortunately, your dentist can work with you to find dentures that suit your unique dental needs to replace missing teeth.

Every smile is different, and your dentist will employ an individualized approach to find the tooth replacement solution that works best for you. They can offer several denture options. Read on to learn about three types of dentures that can help restore your smile after tooth loss.

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Which Dentures Will Best Replace My Teeth?

Partial Removable Dentures

Tooth loss does not always occur in an even, predictable manner. You might lose teeth from different sections of your mouth, which may make you worry you need complicated restorative dental solutions to replace these teeth.

Your dentist can offer you a custom-made partial removable denture. This can restore more than one missing tooth in one arch of your smile with a single appliance. These dentures feature prosthetic teeth attached to an acrylic base that might also use a metal framework to support the device. It will stay in place with a combination of this framework secured to the remaining teeth and natural suction from the gums.

This can provide secure tooth replacement that will fill gaps in your smile and allow you to speak and chew with greater ability. This custom attention to detail ensures a natural-looking and functional finish that you can feel proud of. Plus, many people appreciate the convenience and flexibility of being able to take these dentures out of the mouth when not needed.

Full Removable Dentures

Your dentist can also give you a removable denture to replace an entire arch of missing teeth. This full removable denture will improve the look, capability, and health of your smile following tooth loss.

Full dentures cannot rely on remaining teeth to stay securely in the mouth. Natural suction in the gums can keep them in place. But you might also benefit from adhesive paste to ensure they stay put when needed.

Removable dentures allow for an affordable yet effective method to replace lost teeth. They require regular maintenance to preserve the appliances, but you will still need new ones every five years or so.

Implant-Secured Dentures

For maximum restorative benefits and a long-lasting fit, your dentist will recommend implant-secured dentures to replace your missing teeth. Whether you need to replace one, several, or an entire arch of lost teeth, your dentist can provide you with an implant to fully restore your smile.

The implant supports the crown, bridge, or denture using surgically placed anchors in the jaw that fuse with the bone there as they heal. This provides tooth replacement that can last a lifetime.

And they replace teeth below the gumline, unlike removable dentures. This in turn offers more protection from dental complications that stem from tooth loss. Though more expensive than other dentures, implants offer more advantages. Learn if you qualify for dental implants by scheduling an exam today.