Following the delivery of new dentures there is a variable period of time (generally 2-6 weeks) of adjustment. New dentures often feel bulky and awkward at first. Soft tissues of the mouth now covered may have been open or left uncovered, by a previous denture. This strangeness, although bothersome, is a temporary problem that is…
All About Partial Dentures
A removable partial denture is designed specifically to meet the needs of the patient and can replace one or more missing teeth. A natural appearance and speech clarity is restored along with the ability to eat more efficiently. Partial dentures are created out of a metal and acrylic composition or completely out of acrylic. A…
Dental Bridge vs. Partial Dentures: Which Should You Choose?
When tooth loss occurs gaps in your smile can not only hurt your confidence, but impair your ability to chew and speak normally. Our dental practices offer a number of teeth replacement options that can restore a full smile with natural-looking and functional oral appliances. Two common treatment options are a dental bridge or partial…
Partial Dentures Vs Complete Dentures – Important Information You Need To Know
A good smile starts with healthy, strong, well structured teeth. However, in many unfortunate situations such as injury and tooth decay, people wind up having broken and/or missing teeth. Truthfully, fractured or missing teeth can be very embarrassing, and to avoid the embarrassment, people with broken teeth or missing teeth wind up hiding their normal…
What You Should Know About Wearing Dentures
The Baby Boomer generation has started hitting retirement age, with the current number of folks over the age of sixty five reaching around one in eight people today. The biggest generation of Americans yet is not ready to sit back and just get old; these men and women are striving to maintain their vim and…
The Different Kinds Of Dentures That Are Available For Teeth Repair
Since the days when George Washington had wooden teeth dentures have definitely come a very long way. Current products are made out of high-impact acrylic and use a color to appear like real teeth and gums. Metal wire is used to reinforce them. They can have a very realistic appearance to the extent that is…
What Are Partial Dentures For?
A partial denture is one of the most common tools we use in the field of dentistry. Functionally they are largely the same as full dentures with the primary purpose being to replace missing teeth. These types of dentures are made from a wide variety of materials including plastic, acrylic, and ceramic. To construct one…
The Varying Types of Dentures
Dentures can become a must for an individual seeking high-quality oral health immediately. Dentures are a solution that make sure one’s teeth remain safe and sound through the toughest of tests. Yet, what kinds of treatment options are available for those interested in getting such a solution done for their teeth? There are several options…