Are You a Good Candidate for Partial Dentures?

If you have missing teeth or unwanted gaps in your mouth, whether because of aging or because you’ve been in an accident, rest assured that there are ways to bring your perfect smile back to life. Here’s how partial dentures can help do that!

Partial Dentures: What Are They?

Unlike full dentures, which are designed to replace an entire set of teeth – top, bottom or both, partial ones are designed to fill in gaps where just a tooth or two might be missing. Of course, everything mouth and situation is different, but you can either fix partial dentures permanently into your mouth by getting dental implants or receives removable ones by getting dental bridges. The former is anchored directly into your jaw while a mental frame in your teeth anchors the latter.

Partial Dentures: What Are the Benefits?

In addition to providing you with a complete smile, partial dentures:

• Improve your ability to chew food and speak fluidly
• Reduce the risk of dental diseases like periodontal disease
• Stop your existing teeth from shifting into the current gaps

Partial Dentures: What to Expect?

Upon walking into your local dentist office, you can expect a full examination to determine the health of your teeth and which gaps you’d like filled. The steps following your examination will be determined by whether you opt for permanent or removable dentures. Your dentist will help you every step of the way. For more information about partial dentures, contact our office. We’re happy to help you decide on which denture option is best for your set of teeth and smile.