Missing multiple teeth can feel disheartening. It’s difficult to chew and eat comfortably, which can affect your diet and nutrition. You might also feel self-conscious about smiling or talking with others, which can affect your relationships.
The good news is that there are solutions for missing teeth with full and partial dentures. Whether you have several healthy teeth remaining or you need to replace an entire arch, our dentists can help you reclaim your smile, chewing function, and confidence with dentures.
What Is a Partial Denture?
A partial denture replaces multiple missing teeth while allowing you to retain all of your healthy remaining teeth comfortably. The removable appliance uses plastic or metal clasps to anchor to healthy teeth, while replacing missing teeth with strategically placed prosthetic teeth.
A partial denture fills the gaps in your smile and blends seamlessly with your remaining teeth to achieve the aesthetics you want, while also restoring the chewing function you need.
What Is a Full Denture?
A complete denture replaces an entire arch of missing teeth. If you have damaged teeth that cannot be saved, a tooth extraction may be the first step in preparing your mouth for a beautiful, new removable appliance made of acrylic and designed to complement your skin tone.
The denture relies on support from and suction to your jawbone to stay in place, and it may need to be relined periodically with your Murray dentist to ensure a proper fit.
What Is an Implant-Supported Denture?
Our dentists can also use two to six dental implants to support a full or partial denture. This makes the denture a fixed appliance, which means you won’t remove it at night for cleaning during sleep.
A snap-in, or implant denture, provides excellent stability, so there’s never movement or slippage when you talk or eat. It also gives you the added benefit of keeping your jawbone healthy and stimulated, so you avoid the deterioration that occurs with a traditional removable denture. This means excellent longevity for your snap-in denture.
Want to Learn More about What’s Possible for Your Smile?
Booking an evaluation with one of our dentists is the first step to reclaiming your smile. Whether you need a simple partial, a permanent fixed dental crown or bridge to fill a smaller gap, or a full smile makeover, or just need to get back on track with your routine teeth cleanings and checkups, they will discuss your options so you can make the right decision for your smile and dental health.
Talk with a team member at Arnett Dental Care when you call us at (270) 753-6327, or request an appointment online.
