The Different Types of Dentures

Dentures are a fact of life for many people. In fact, they can affect both the young and the old. It is important to remember that this part of cosmetic dentistry is vital for many people. They allow for people afflicted with tooth loss and decay to continue living a normal life. In fact, the technology has come a long way, and very few people will ever be able to tell that you are wearing dentures. This is perhaps the most important thing, because people are often afraid to get them because of a supposed stigma.

Here are the different types of dentures. One of these may be just the solution for you:

• Complete, Upper and Lower Dentures - These are the dentures that most people think about when they hear the word “dentures”. They replace your entire mouth of teeth, both upper and lower levels. If you care for them properly, you will easily get 5 to 10 years of service out of this type of dentures.
• Immediate Dentures - This type is often applied right after tooth extraction. They enable the patient to continue having “teeth” to use during their everyday routines while the permanent denture is being crafted. You may find that these may need to be periodically adjusted while your bone and gums heal after the tooth extraction.
• Partial Dentures - These dentures are great for filling out any gaps in your smile that arise from partial tooth loss. They typically have metal attachments that anchor the denture to your real teeth. Partial dentures also keep your teeth from realigning, because they fill in the gaps of your real teeth.

Whatever solution will end up working best for you, don’t be ashamed or embarrassed to seek help when dealing with tooth loss. It doesn’t have to be a hardship, and we would be more than happy to walk you through the journey to a healthy mouth.