Dentures – Chelsea, MI
Addressing Tooth Loss in a Tried-and-True Manner
Having missing teeth presents you with several challenges; primarily, you’ll struggle to eat and speak like you once did, but tooth loss also opens up the door for all kinds of disadvantages and dental complications. Luckily, teeth can be replaced—no matter where or how they were lost—with the help of dentures. To learn more about this life-changing option or to schedule a consultation at our office to begin rebuilding your smile, just reach out today!
Why Choose Healthy Smiles Dental Care for Dentures?
- Dental Insurance-Friendly Practice
- Multiple Flexible Financing Options
- Implant-Supported Dentures Available
Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Most patients with missing teeth, either in one or both arches, end up being good candidates for dentures—this is part of why they’re such a common solution. That said, you’ll still need to come in for an appointment so that we can inspect your mouth and make sure you’re in decent oral health. Keep in mind that patients with dental issues like gum disease or cavities in remaining teeth will need to undergo treatment before they can receive their dentures. However, once we’ve confirmed that dentures are a good choice for you, we’ll begin reviewing the specifics of your treatment plan. This includes details like cost, timeline, and which type of denture you may need. Remember, tooth loss only creates more and more problems over time; it’s worthwhile to replace your teeth as soon as you can!
Types of Dentures
Dentures are entirely customizable based on a patient’s needs, and they often come in three main types to accommodate different degrees of tooth loss:
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Partial Dentures
Partial dentures can be used to replace multiple teeth located along the same arch, even if they aren’t directly next to each other in some cases. The gum-colored base will rest along the gumline and attach to nearby remaining teeth, and it allows the replacement teeth to fill in the gap(s). They look and feel lifelike and grant you restored oral functionality.
Full Dentures
Full dentures are what most patients imagine when talking about tooth replacement. They rely on adhesives, suction, and muscle control to remain in place on top of the gums, and they consist of a gum-colored base combined with lifelike replacement teeth. They can assist patients with one or both arches of missing teeth, and since they’re removable, they’re remarkably easy to clean and care for.
Implant Dentures
Implant dentures take the benefits of traditional dentures and merge them with the innovation of dental implants, which are small, titanium posts that can be surgically embedded into the jawbone. This means they restore the roots of lost teeth in addition to their visible portions, and since the posts can also fuse with the jawbone, they are granted incredible stability and longevity.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures don’t just replace missing teeth—they also offer all kinds of unique benefits, such as:
- You’ll be able to easily enjoy all of your favorite foods once more and will spend much less time cutting them up into small pieces or struggling to bite and chew.
- Dentures are fairly easy to care for; as long as you rinse them off after your meals and use the correct, denture-appropriate cleaners to maintain them, you’ll serve you well for several years.
- Wearing dentures can also help to preserve your facial shape, letting you enjoy a more youthful appearance, even after years of tooth loss.