What Dentures Are Best for Me?

Find out which type of dentures will work best for your dental needs.

Dentures

If you are one of the million Americans who suffering from tooth loss, then you’ve probably been doing some research to figure out how to best treat your dental problem. If you have been thinking about getting dentures in New Haven, we offer different types to suit anyone’s smile needs:

What are dentures?

Dentures are an oral prosthetic that are often removable. They are created to replace your missing teeth and have the same shape, color and look of real teeth.

What are the different kinds of dentures in New Haven?

There are two main types of dentures: complete and partial dentures.

What are complete dentures?

Complete dentures can either be immediate or more traditional. Immediate dentures are placed right after the teeth are removed so the patient doesn’t have to be without teeth during the healing process. Immediate dentures do have some cons, so it’s often recommended that patients opt for conventional dentures and only consider immediate dentures to be a temporary option until the traditional dentures are designed.

What are partial dentures?

Partial dentures or bridges contain both replacement teeth and a gum-like base. Often the base of the dentures contains a metal frame, which helps hold the dentures in place. The bridge contains two crowns on the outermost parts, which are placed over the natural teeth that surround the missing tooth. In the center of the dentures is an artificial tooth, which takes the place of the missing tooth. While partials are often removable, they can also be cemented into place to give them more stability.

Which dentures will work best for me?

If all of your teeth are missing or if all of your teeth need to be removed, then complete dentures are the best way to replace your smile. However, if you still have some strong teeth in the upper or lower jaw that could hold a dental crown, then a partial might be all you’ll need. Talk your New Haven dentist to find out more.

If you think dentures will help restore your smile, then call your New Haven dentist today to schedule a dental consultation. Don’t let tooth loss affect your confidence!

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