Dentures help your Charles City, IA, dentist address minor and severe tooth loss, enabling our patients to once again enjoy their favorite foods and smile with confidence. We have two very different options available to address missing teeth, depending on the extent of your loss. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at full and partial dentures.
The Partial Prosthetic
What if you’ve lost several teeth, but not enough to receive a full set of dentures? In addition, what if the gaps in your smile are spread out across the arch? In this scenario, we may prescribe a partial. After we take detailed impressions and measurements of your smile, we will design and create a prosthetic. The base will be made from acrylic and designed to look like gum tissue, and we will craft the teeth from strong and lifelike materials. Metal clasps will attach to natural teeth and anchor the new ones in place. They can last 5 to 10 years, and may need to be replaced as the jaw ridge changes shape over time.
A Complete Dentures
For those missing the vast majority of their teeth, or all of them, a full may be the best choice. Again, we will take detailed impressions of your smile and use the information gathered to design and create a prosthetic that looks natural and reflects your unique facial structure. The base will look like gum tissue and we will use ceramic and other materials to create teeth that can absorb bite forces and offer a lifelike appearance. Suction will hold them in place, and you may also use a special adhesive.
Maintaining Your New Prosthetics
To ensure your new teeth last for many years to come, you will need to soak and clean them regularly. For those with partials, you should take care care to keep your natural teeth clean with routine brushing and flossing. We will discuss the proper methods of prosthetic care to help your dentures remain strong, bright, and lifelike. If you have any questions about replacing missing teeth, or if you would like to undergo an exam to see if you benefit from a dental prosthetic, then contact our team today. We’re eager to help you enjoy a full and beautiful smile once more, one you can feel proud to show the world.
Do You Have Missing Teeth?
We would love to address our advanced tooth loss with a custom-made dental prosthetic. To learn more about addressing lost teeth or how to prevent tooth loss in the first place, schedule a visit by calling Central Park Dentistry in Charles City, IA, today at (641) 228-1115. We also proudly welcome patients from Osage, New Hampton, Greene, and all surrounding communities.
