In our last blog, we talked about how a dental bridge can help recreate your smile after tooth loss. This prosthetic option is fixed in place, meaning it does not need to be removed to clean or care for each day. While this can be a helpful option for many patients, some patients may have more progressive forms of tooth loss and may need other options to replace their missing pearly whites. The team at Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI, offers complete dentures that can help replace your lost teeth and improve the functions of your smile.
Recreating Your Missing Arch Of Teeth
Dentures are typically recommended for patients who have lost all or most of their teeth on one arch. If you are missing a few teeth in the same row, a dental bridge may be used to replace your pearly whites. To create your dentures, your dentist will take an impression of your smile, and the measurements are sent to a lab to custom-create your prosthesis. When they are ready, they will be checked for fit and comfort. This option is traditionally not fixed in place, and you will be able to remove it each night to clean. There is an implant-retained option that can offer more security for patients who qualify.
Secure Your Dentures With Implants
Your dentures will be create based on the specific measurements of your smile. They stay in place with the help of the natural suction created by your mouth and dental safe adhesives. However, for a more secure option, implant-retained dentures are available for some patients. With this option, titanium posts are inserted into your jawbone. This creates a sturdy base to secure your false set of teeth. Implant-retained prosthetics offer long-lasting stability to your smile and oral health. Before getting implants, your dentist will thoroughly examine your smile to make sure your teeth, gums, and jaw are healthy and can support the posts.
Caring For Your New Teeth
A well-fitting set of dentures should help improve functions like eating and talking. Your prosthetic may last around ten years or more with proper care. Even if you are missing several, or all, of your teeth, you still need to practice a proper oral hygiene routine. Make sure to brush and floss every day to prevent plaque buildup. If your prosthetic is removable, you will take it out every day to clean thoroughly to remove food particles and stains. You can soak them each night to keep them fresh. If you have any questions about this process, you should talk to your dentist.
Talk To Our Team To Learn More
Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI, offers prosthetic options including dentures, implants, and more. To find out more about replacing your missing teeth, call our team today at 248-598-7154.
