Dentures – Lawrenceville, GA
Restore Your Compromised Smile with the Utmost Ease
If you’re going through life with missing teeth, you’re putting yourself at a pretty big disadvantage. More than likely, your ability to eat has been negatively impacted and your speaking capabilities have been diminished; however, your self-esteem has probably plummeted too, as a result of the gaps in your grin. Luckily, tooth loss is by no means a permanent problem – restorative solutions like dentures exist for these very situations! Continue reading to learn a little more about dentures and how our team here in Lawrenceville can use them to masterfully rebuild your smile and boost your quality of life.
Why Choose Transforming Smiles for Dentures?
- Insurance Accepted and Financing Options Available
- Skilled Dentist with Decades of Experience
- Personalized Treatment Plans for All Patients
Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
For the most part, patients who are missing anywhere from a few teeth to one or both arches tend to be excellent candidates for dentures. However, you’ll first still need to come in for a consultation with Dr. Carter and our team. During this appointment, we can carefully inspect your mouth, note the severity of your tooth loss, discuss your smile goals with you, and ultimately determine which type of denture best suits your needs. In some cases, a patient might need to undergo preliminary treatment before they can receive dentures; one common example of this is periodontal therapy. To put it simply, your dentures need to be placed in a healthy environment in order to look natural and function normally!
Types of Dentures
Tooth loss is different for everyone, meaning that dentures need to be customizable based on how many teeth they’re replacing and where those teeth are located, among other factors. Thanks to advancements in dental technology, there are now various types of dentures that can meet all of these specific needs. Here’s a closer look:
Partial Dentures
Partials are suitable for patients missing some of their teeth, rather than an entire arch. They’re created from a gum-colored acrylic base and replacement teeth (pontics) supported by metal pieces that clip directly into the mouth. They fit around the existing teeth and are typically removable for ease of cleaning.
Full Dentures
For patients missing one or both arches of teeth, full dentures are usually the go-to solution. Like partials, they also utilize discreet, gum-colored bases combined with lifelike prosthetic teeth. However, they’re anchored a little differently. They rely on adhesives, suction, and precise muscle control to remain functional and stable.
Implant Dentures
Implant dentures combine the effectiveness of dentures with the ingenuity of dental implants. These dentures can replace any number of missing teeth, no matter where they’re located in the mouth, thanks to implant posts. Of course, this also means that patients enjoy all of the advantages that dental implants have to offer, including reduced bone resorption, unwavering stability, and bolstered oral health.
Benefits of Dentures
Patients who choose to restore their smiles with dentures are unlocking access to numerous benefits, including:
- Dentures are fully customized for your smile based on your tooth loss, meaning they’ll look and feel very natural.
- Dentures allow patients to eat, speak, and smile with ease and unmatched confidence.
- With the right care, dentures can last for upwards of a decade, making them both a convenient and cost-effective solution.
- Cleaning and maintaining dentures is fairly straightforward and can be completed in just a few minutes each day.