Dentures
Are you missing a few or a complete set of teeth? Dentures could provide the needed fix. These artificial teeth are designed with durable material that resembles the original teeth and gums. For a perfect fit, the dentures will sit comfortably around the gums and can be removed easily when you want to clean them.
If you are new to dentures, there will be a need to take some time before you eat, speak, or chew. People who wear dentures should ensure they are on their best when it comes to dental hygiene. This is important so that you can avoid issues like halitosis (bad breath), tooth decay, and gum disease.
You may need help with caring for your dentures, and that is where our hygienist in Tunbridge Wells comes in. These experts will explain the procedure of taking care of the dentures and gums, including the kind of brushes that you should use for the cleaning.
Dentures at our practice
Some patients like to replace a single missing tooth. Others may need several teeth replaced. Following the needs of different patients, we design two types of dentures to cater for the need to have the teeth space filled.
These are:
- Partial dentures: For persons who may have broken one or two teeth, or even a good number via falls, accidents, or from contact sports, our partial dentures will be a good fit to replace those missing teeth. The dentist will examine the condition of your teeth, prep the area, and proceed with fitting the dentures.
- Complete dentures: This type of denture works best for replacing the teeth on an entire arch. For instance, seniors that may have lost all their teeth due to age or other dental problems can have a complete restorative treatment with complete dentures.
The needs of patients differ along with their way of life and finance. But we can help you select the best type of denture for tooth restoration – a good fit for both your budget and lifestyle.
To give you the best of tooth restoration using dentures, we have a plethora of materials for making dentures. These include:
- Acrylic: A material that finds very common use in the production of immediate and complete dentures. An advantage of acrylic is that it can be modified, repaired, or easily added as much as desired. For that ease of use and convenience, this material is suitable.
- Cobalt chrome: They are typically manufactured from ultra-thin materials; way thinner than acrylic. This material is very strong. To make the dentures stay in position and resist any form of movement, clasps are used on the teeth.
- Flexible dentures: This material is known to be very flexible and light in weight. As a matter of fact, these characteristics make flexible dentures to have a more natural appearance and feel.
If you have ever seen anyone without teeth, you will agree that they look awkward when they open their mouth, plus their smile is somewhat funny. This is because when there are no teeth in the mouth, the face and jaw lose support and coordination. Thanks to dentures, you can have your teeth whenever you need them, especially for social gatherings.
Dentures can be done wrongly! This is true. To this end, we encourage you to seek a cosmetic dentist that actually knows how to install dentures correctly and without any hitch. They are an investment that requires the best hands in the practice to make the most out of them.
Conclusion
Dentures improve the facial appearance, jaw condition and restores the ability to eat again, especially when it is professionally fitted.
Loss of teeth can no longer be a problem with the type of material used in the design of dentures. Most importantly, you can have a natural-looking denture such that no one will know you have artificial teeth.
Our dentist at Tunbridge Wells Dental Care will take your dental needs into consideration and design a beautifully sculpted smile that matches the shape of your face.
Why not give us a call on 01892 538078, let’s discuss.
