According to the American College of Prosthodontists, more than 35 million Americans do not have any teeth and at least 178 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth. Unfortunately, those statistics are estimated to grow in the next two decades. There’s so many different ways that you can lose a tooth, despite your age or even practicing good oral hygiene! Luckily, your dentist in Deer Park has great restorative options for you, no matter how young or old you may be. Full or partial dentures are for any patient looking to complete their smile!
Dentures Explained
If you’ve experienced tooth loss, finding a good replacement option is the most helpful thing you can do for your confidence and overall health. Dentures have the stereotype that they are only for older patients that have lost a whole (or both) arch of teeth. This is not necessarily false, but dentures can help so many other patients as well. This restorative option offered by Deer Park Family Dentistry is a great way to replace several teeth or even a whole row. Let’s take a look at both types of prosthetics to see which is better for you.
- Full (complete) dentures are a full set of prosthetic teeth attached to a gum-colored base used to restore your ability to speak, eat, and smile confidently. These dentures are ideal for major tooth loss.
- Partial dentures are designed to fill the gaps in your smile throughout your mouth, fitting like a piece of a puzzle. There are different options for how your partial dentures can be placed to be removable or attached permanently.
Combined Restorative Dentistry: Dental Implants & Dentures
Dental implants in Deer Park provide unique opportunities for a variety of prosthetic tooth replacements. The titanium tooth root that’s surgically implanted in your jawbone provides new structure for prosthetics. Deer Park Family Dentistry provides an “implant-supported denture” option. We can attach your dentures for the best, durable tooth replacement.
Without it, a lot of tooth replacements would remain unstable and cause other embarrassing dental problems. Regular dentures can slip or cause further jaw bone deterioration from being held by suction or adhesives, but with implants they will stay in place, eliminating those issues altogether. Your implant-supported dentures will make it easier to speak and eat. You will also be able to eat the foods that you previously had to avoid.
Choosing the Right Dentures
Whichever denture option you decide to go with will improve the quality of your life. Replacing missing teeth will help to improve your appearance and smile. Not to mention, you won’t have to worry about muscle sagging in your face, making you look older. Contact our office today to meet with one of our Deer Park dentists to discuss the best tooth replacement options for you. We can arrange an open-minded, judgement free consultation to discuss your oral health goals and how we plan to reach them together. Call us today!