Dentures

Get Natural Looking Dentures From Saratoga Family Dentistry

Tooth loss can do more than simply make you feel self-conscious about the way your teeth look. Full or even partial tooth loss that isn’t properly treated can lead to a number of different health and nutritional issues. Full and partial dentures are time-tested solutions for your tooth loss issues.

There are multiple styles of dentures available, each designed to address specific dental issues. When you choose Saratoga Family Dentistry, we can work with you to determine which dentures provide the best solution for you!

Dentures consist of a base made from a gum-colored plastic resin. This based is designed to fit over the ridge that used to hold your teeth. These prosthetics are designed to look and act just like your original teeth did. Your dentures will be held in place by suctioning the base against the alveolar ridges, which is why you need to work with experienced dental professionals, like us, to ensure the dentures are fitted properly for the right look and feel. The upper denture gets extra stability from the palate.

When you first begin wearing dentures, it may take a while for you to get used to doing normal activities like eating and talking as your dentures become balanced on the base of your mouth. The muscles and nerves inside your mouth will begin to learn how to perform these functions normally again. Over time, your dentures will feel natural. Your dentures will also give you a more youthful appearance by supporting the facial skeleton and helping maintain the shape of your lips and cheeks.

Types of Full Dentures

Immediate Dentures :

These dentures can be used temporarily until the muscles have adjusted and are ready for permanent dentures. These dentures will not fit as well, after a time, due to the shrinkage of the gums.

Conventional Full Dentures:

After the initial transition process, we can fabricate permanent dentures that will fit your mouth perfectly, look natural, and function properly for a long time.

Implant-Supported Overdentures :

We can increase the stability of either an upper or lower denture by using dental implants (2-3 minimum, though more may be necessary) for maximized comfort and functionality at a great value.

Types of Partial Dentures

Transitional Partial Dentures:

These removable dentures are used as a temporary tooth replacement that maintains the space in your teeth as your mouth heals and you have dental implants placed.

Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs):

These removable partials are usually cast in vitallium, for lighter and less obtrusive dentures than plastic ones. And the best part is, that they are much more affordable than implants or bridges.

What to Expect from Your Dentures

With an immediate denture, you are bound to experience tissue shrinkage and bone loss, which means that the immediate denture probably won’t fit very well after a few months. From there, you can either have the immediate dentures re-lined, or you can get a long-lasting set of conventional dentures. If you care for them properly, your dentures will provide you an affordable solution to your tooth loss needs.

In addition to helping you choose the right dentures based on your unique circumstance, our dental office can also assist with denture repair. To schedule a consultation to discuss if dentures are right for you, please give us a call. Saratoga Family Dentistry is proud to assist clients throughout Saratoga Springs, NY and the surrounding communities.

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