Dentures – Raleigh, NC
A Traditional Fix for Tooth Loss
Yes, tooth loss is a hard thing to bear. It can make many everyday tasks – eating, speaking, smiling, etc. – more difficult than usual. Even so, you don’t need to live with such a burden. Our practice can restore your smile with dentures in Raleigh. Using these prosthetics, Barker, Rohner and Hunt DMD will give your gorgeous grin back to you. Find out more by reading below or by booking a visit to our office.
Who's a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Almost anyone with one or more missing teeth can be a suitable candidate for dentures. The first step to receiving one of these amazingly functional and comfortable prosthetic dental appliances is to schedule a consultation at our Raleigh office so one of our skilled dentists can evaluate your mouth and determine the best way to replace your teeth. If you’re not ready for dentures yet, you may be able to become an excellent candidate later after receiving restorative treatments to address oral health issues like gum disease.
Effects of Missing Teeth
Tooth loss is an incredibly common problem across the world, and common reasons for it include tooth decay, gum disease, injury, age, and excessive wear and tear. Tooth loss can lead to a range of negative health consequences including:
- Facial sagging due to the teeth no longer supporting the cheeks
- Speech difficulties caused by changes to the way air moves about the mouth
- Difficulty eating that can lead to problems like indigestion and malnutrition
- Diminished self-esteem due to not being confident in your smile
What Qualifies You for Dentures?
Dentures can be an excellent treatment for those who live with extensive tooth loss, uncomfortably sensitive teeth, or severe dental decay as long as they have sufficiently healthy gums and jawbones. People who receive dentures will also need to commit to excellent oral hygiene practices as well as a thorough maintenance regimen for their appliance.
The best type of denture for you depends on how many teeth you are missing. A partial denture can replace one or more teeth throughout the mouth while a full denture can replace an entire arch. If you’re looking for an appliance that gives you maximum chewing power, implant dentures may be an excellent choice for you. Since dentures are often less costly than other tooth-replacement devices, they can be an especially great option for patients on budgets.
Alternative Tooth-Replacement Options
If dentures are not the best form of tooth replacement for you, we offer several other tooth replacement options. These include:
- Dental bridges: These devices are great for patients who are missing one or more teeth in a row, and they are held in place with crowns placed on healthy teeth on either side of the gap or dental implants placed in the jawbone.
- Dental implants: These titanium posts are designed to mount lifelike dental restorations after being surgically placed in the patient’s jawbone. Candidates will need sufficient bone density for these appliances, and, while they are more costly than traditional dentures, they are permanent.
Types of Dentures
After reviewing your consultation results, we’ll outline the types of dentures on offer. We’ll likely suggest you get one of the following three options:
Partial Dentures
A partial denture (per its name) only replaces a few teeth. Given this trait, it often fits onto your gumline by clasping onto nearby teeth. The device then blends with your gum tissue by using a pink acrylic base. This latter part is customized for a snug fit, though poorly-made dentures can feel loose.
Full Dentures
Unlike a partial one, a full denture replaces an entire arch of teeth. That means it only relies on suction to stay in place (not metal clasps). In other words, the dentist won’t alter any remaining teeth for this item. The denture’s materials aren’t too unique otherwise. Like other kinds, it has a base made of pink acrylic and resin.
Implant Dentures
In contrast to regular full dentures, implant types attach to dental implants. These latter restorations are set in your jawbone and slowly fuse with its bone tissue. By doing so, they keep the implant denture very secure and stable. It won’t slip around in your mouth or allow your face to collapse.
Given such facts, implant dentures suit patients who want non-traditional options. They remain unmoving in ways that regular dentures can’t.
The Benefits of Dentures
By using dentures, you’ll enjoy numerous upsides. The most common of these are:
- A Beautiful Smile – Due to using quality materials, dentures make your smile look beautiful and lifelike. They blend with their surroundings and seem very natural.
- A Confident Mood – Dentures can boost your confidence once they’ve restored your grin. From there, they’ll help you feel more at ease around friends and family.
- Easier Eating & Speaking – You can’t eat or speak well without a full smile. By filling in your tooth gaps, dentures (with time) will make eating and speaking easier.
- Cost-Effective Care – Dentures are both highly effective and less costly than dental bridges and implants. To that extent, they’re ideal for patients on tight budgets.
