Our dentistry practice is experienced in providing a custom fit and professional denture shopping experience. If you are experiencing loose/unsecure teeth or missing teeth, dentures become a priority for oral health.
As cosmetic and general dentists, we create custom fitting dentures that are functional, easy to use and create a natural appearance. Although they were previously known as “false teeth”, dentures have greatly advanced in recent years and no longer look fake! Our practice fabricates dentures from premium materials, custom made to every patient’s smile. That said, many patients still have outdated views on the treatment.
Common Misconceptions About Dentures:
- Dentures are only for the elderly. According to the CDC, only 33.6% of adults between the ages of 40 and 64 have no tooth loss. While seniors lose more teeth due to natural decay as they age, middle age and younger adults can benefit. Dentures are common after a car accident, sporting injury, oral cancer, gum disease and more conditions.
- Dentures are removable, can be lost and aren’t a permanent replacement. Decades ago, complete dentures were similar to an appliance with gums and teeth. Cartoons, movies and television have emphasized dentures falling out during talking, laughing, sneezing and eating.
Today, dentures can be removable, but permanent options also exist that function and look like natural teeth.
- Dentures are only if you’ve lost most or all of your teeth. Endentulism is the medical term for patients that have lost natural, adult teeth. 90 percent of those who suffer from edentulism have dentures. 60% of all denture wearers rely on partial dentures. Patients with a few missing teeth can benefit from partial dentures and upper and lower dentures are also now available.
- Dentures require tooth extraction. Long ago, removing teeth was a common procedure by dentists. Complete dentures were the only option at the time and replaced all teeth. At Hancock and Johnston, we prefer patients keep their natural teeth and smile, when possible. One exception is gum disease and tooth decay. Teeth that are loose are not healthy and require extraction. Once removed, partial dentures can fill in the gaps.
- Everyone will know I wear dentures. Cosmetically, custom made dentures blend into a patient’s smile and are similar in appearance to veneers. Do a search for celebrities that wear partial or complete dentures and you may be surprised at how young and perfect their smiles are! Just like with veneers, dentures feature teeth that are aligned, pearly white and naturally shaped.
Unless you look at teeth every day for a living (a dentist), it is very difficult to notice premium dentures.
Partial Dentures
More common in young adults to middle aged adults, partial dentures can either be permanent or removable – similar to an appliance. Dental implants can both anchor permanent dentures and are an alternative to dentures. Dental implants combined with a bridge have a more lifelike appearance than any type of denture. Dentures anchored by dental implants can help provide the security of knowing your dentures aren’t falling out and give you more “power” when chewing.
Our practice doesn’t sell dentures available at a big box store or online. Our partial and complete dentures are custom fit to a patient’s mouth and teeth are shaped to match nearby teeth. The result is a natural smile with dentures that do not look fake!
Complete Dentures
Known as complete, full and conventional dentures, for a long time this type of denture was the only option available to patients. Complete dentures are designed for the upper (maxillary) or lower (mandibular) set of teeth.
Discuss Denture Options with Your Dentist
Schedule an appointment for a custom fit and discover denture options such as upper and lower, permanent, partial and removable dentures. We take many steps to deliver the very best fit and complete satisfaction. Our office also offers payment plans and third party financing.
