When you lose a handful of teeth, even if the gaps are spread out across your smile, we can help with bridges or partial dentures. But how do we help people with complete tooth loss? To restore function, as well as smile beauty, we may suggest a set of full dentures. In today’s blog, your Baxter, MN, dentist explains how we create a prosthetic that looks good and fits comfortably.
The Impact of Complete Tooth Loss
What happens when we lose most, or all, of our teeth? Many will be forced to rely on soft foods, which deprives them of not only their favorite meals, but essential vitamins and nutrients too. There could be difficulty speaking clearly too, which impacts social interactions. To maintain optimal oral health, and a functional smile that continues to look good, you need to seek tooth replacement. Fortunately, a full set of dentures replaces every tooth on one or both arches.
Crafting Comfortable Prosthetics
We want them to fit comfortably, providing a dependable and durable means of replacing missing teeth. To ensure this, we may remove remaining teeth and then will we take detailed impressions and images of the smile with digital technology. We then carefully design the prosthetic. When complete, it will fit comfortably, held in place with natural suction or possibly the assistance of a special adhesive.
Ensuring a Lifelike Appearance
We want to make sure the denture also looks natural. The prosthetic will contain a base made from acrylic, which is designed to look like gum tissue. There will also be a series of lifelike teeth crafted from materials like porcelain, which can absorb daily bite forces and also be tinted to look natural. We want your new smile to reflect the rest of your facial structure, and enable you to enjoy your favorite foods again!
Preserving Your New Smile
They last about 5 to 10 years, requiring replacement as the jaw ridge changes shape and alters the fit. To ensure they last and continue to fit well, you will need to remove them especially for cleaning and soaking. We will provide detailed instructions and schedule regular visits to keep an eye on your smile and continue to ensure you enjoy a prosthetic that fits well and looks natural. If you have any questions, then contact our team today. We want to provide a long-lasting and dependable solution to minor or advanced cases of missing teeth.
Greenhaven Family Dental Offers Lifelike Dentures
Greenhaven Family Dental is ready to help you enjoy a complete and beautiful smile with a personalized prosthetic. To learn more about our custom tooth loss solutions, then you can contact Greenhaven Family Dental in Baxter, MN at 218-454-0523.