Full & partial dentures in Clayton, NC, are a practical and affordable solution to tooth loss. However, there are things you should know about dentures before choosing them as your tooth replacement.
As a dentist in Clayton, I regularly see patients with missing teeth. I tell them that replacing these teeth is crucial to their long-term oral health.
But dentures are one way I help patients restore their smiles.
Please continue reading to learn more about this tooth replacement option.
About Dentures & Partials
Dentures can be complete (filling in for full tooth loss) or partial (taking over only where teeth are missing).
Complete dentures are custom restoration teeth on gum-colored arches or plates. They sit over the gums and depend on gravity, suction, and jawbone ridges for support.
Partial dentures are similar but use remaining teeth and clips for added stability. If the remaining teeth are not healthy enough to support your partial denture, I may talk to you about tooth extraction followed by complete dentures.
Dentures can also be implant retained. This means four to six dental implants fix an arch of teeth to the jaw.
If you’re unfamiliar with dentures or only aware of the prosthetics available during previous decades, I think you’ll be surprised by today’s modern prosthetics. Today’s dentures look natural and restore bite function. They are never bulky!
Are Dentures Suitable for Me
An assessment in my dental office determines whether dentures will suit your tooth replacement needs. This appointment also determines the cost and whether you’ll need pretreatments—for example, tooth extractions in Clayton. I also set aside time to answer any questions you might have.
Are You Considering Tooth Replacement?
To learn more about my practice's tooth replacement options or to schedule a consultation with me, contact a member of my dental team today.
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