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Dentures – Wethersfield, CT
The Tried-and-True Solution for Tooth Loss
Missing teeth can detract from your daily quality of life in several ways. Not only might you feel self-conscious about the state of your smile, but you might also develop challenges eating and speaking.
Regardless of how many natural teeth you have remaining, our team in Wethersfield can rebuild your grin with lifelike dentures, which are the tried-and-true solution for tooth loss. Continue reading to learn more about this popular treatment, and please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule your consultation.
Why Choose Wethersfield Dental Group for Dentures?
- Digital Impressions for Enhanced Comfort & Accuracy
- Customizable, Lifelike Materials
- Flexible Financial Plans Available
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
You rely on two complete arches of teeth to perform certain tasks, like chewing food enough to be swallowed and digested, and enunciating different words to communicate clearly. If your missing teeth are impairing your abilities and appearance, you might benefit from getting dentures.
However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a good candidate for this treatment. You must consult one of our providers before proceeding. Our team will examine your mouth and treat any pre-existing issues, like gum disease, that might interfere. We’ll also determine the best potential service to meet your unique needs. For instance, if you’re only missing a single tooth, a bridge or dental implant might be recommended.
Types of Dentures
Did you know that there are a few different types of dentures? Once our team confirms that this service is right for you, we’ll recommend one of the following options based on our findings during your examination:
Partial Dentures
If you’ve lost several teeth sporadically throughout your mouth, partial dentures might be best for you. They usually consist of a gum-colored base, often containing metallic clips that anchor to healthy teeth in your mouth, and include the correct number of pontics (artificial teeth). These are usually made from resilient ceramic or resin and are carefully arranged to close all the gaps in your grin.
Full Dentures
This is likely what you imagine when you think of dentures, and it is often recommended for patients who have lost all or most of their natural teeth. These restorations usually have a gum-colored acrylic base set with ceramic pontics that can be customized to look and feel as lifelike as possible, and form a suction against your gums to remain in place. They’re intended to replace entire arches, which sometimes requires extracting remaining teeth to ensure they fit correctly.
Implant Dentures
Are you worried your new teeth might be unreliable, or are you seeking a more permanent solution for tooth loss? If so, implant dentures might be recommended. This is the only option that involves placing four to eight support rods directly into your jaw, which eventually fuse with the bone and are firmly rooted. Then, we provide specially designed prosthetics that anchor to your implants for sturdier, more resilient replacements.
The Benefits of Dentures
There are several advantages to choosing this service to restore your smile in Wethersfield, including:
- Customizable materials. Your prosthetics are carefully customized at each stage of their design and creation to look and feel as lifelike as possible.
- Improved bite force. They return a portion of your initial bite force so you can more easily bite and chew foods to support your oral and overall health.
- Preserve facial structure. Having them in place can help prevent sunken or hollow-looking cheeks that can make you look older than you feel.
- Cost-effective option. This solution typically costs less than alternatives, like bridges and implants.
- Boosted confidence. Wearing them can enhance your appearance so you can look and feel like the happiest, healthiest version of yourself.