Find out the right type of dentures to help replace your missing teeth.
If you are an adult dealing with significant tooth loss and you want a fast, easy approach to get a full smile back then chances are good that you’ve been considering getting dentures from our Roseville, MN, general dentist, Dr. Tamara Simons. There are lots of patients who’ve been able to restore their smiles thanks to dentures, and you could, too. Of course, it’s important to understand how dentures work to decide whether they are right for you.
There are two main kinds of dentures: full and partial. Based on the names alone you probably know which kind you might need but just in case you don’t, we are here to help you out. If you have some healthy teeth left but you do have a few missing teeth then partial dentures will be all you need; however, if you are missing all of your teeth (upper, lower or both) then full dentures will give you a full set of teeth.
Partial dentures are often removable and contain metal clasps that fit around healthy teeth to help hold the false teeth in place. Complete dentures, on the other hand, are custom-made to rest snugly against the tops of your gums, creating natural suction that will hold them in place. Of course, some patients find that the natural suction just isn’t enough to fully keep dentures from moving or shifting around, particularly when chewing or speaking. In this case, you may want to consider using denture adhesives to hold dentures in place.
While dentures are fast, easy, convenient, and inexpensive, we also know that they aren’t the best option for everyone. If you expect dentures to function just like real teeth then you may not be fully satisfied. While dentures can be a great way to get a full smile back it’s important to know that dentures won’t function just like real teeth; however, this doesn’t mean that you have to resign yourself to the fact that you won’t ever have a smile in which you can trust.
Dental implant-supported dentures can help firmly hold your dentures in place all day long, making it easy to enjoy all of your favorite foods without worry. Implants are placed into the jawbone where they function like tooth roots. Since implants naturally fuse together with bone and tissue they are the only long-term restoration for replacing missing teeth. Once implants and the jawbone are one, dentures can be attached to the top of the implants.
Are you thinking about getting dentures in Roseville, MN? If so, let our dental team here at Roseville Dentistry help you decide which tooth replacement is right for you. Schedule a consultation with us today and get your smile back.