Full dentures and partial dentures are amazing innovations that allow those with missing teeth to chew healthy foods, smile big, and speak clearly. They make life easier for those who have lived a little more life.
Dentures don’t just help older patients though. Some younger patients lose teeth to accidents or infections, and dentures restore their smiles too.
If you have lost some teeth—or you’re researching solutions for a family member—we’re excited to talk with you, listen to your needs and goals, and offer solutions that will have you smiling again as soon as possible.
Problems Caused by Missing Teeth
Your missing teeth might not cause discomfort, but missing teeth can lead to serious problems, including:
- Jaw Bone Deterioration: The bone under missing teeth shrinks over time when it doesn’t have to support teeth.
- Speech Problems: Missing teeth can stop people from making certain necessary speech sounds and sometimes create a whistling noise during speech.
- Dietary Issues: Patients have trouble chewing certain foods and miss out on major areas of nutrition. They may also have digestion issues when food is not fully chewed.
- Facial Changes: Facial muscles and tissues sometimes sag when teeth are missing, making people look older.
- Tooth Movement: When a few teeth are missing, other teeth can gradually move into the gap. Partial dentures stop this movement and stabilize your smile.
These problems can be solved with dentures. Find out more about the types of dentures we offer below.
Types of Dentures and Their Advantages
Any type of quality denture will help you chew better, get a variety of nutrition, and improve your overall health. They might help you speak better and feel more confident too!
Here are the major types of dentures:
- Full Traditional: These appliances hold complete sets of new teeth, resting on your gums during the day. They’re simple to take out at night for cleaning and rest.
- Partials: These are shorter dentures that hold only some replacement teeth. They fit around your existing natural teeth, completing your smile and helping hold your other teeth in their positions.
- Implant-Supported: These appliances don’t rest on your gums. Instead, they are attached to dental implants (posts placed in the jaw bone). They may be permanently fixed in place, or they may be detachable.
If you want to learn more about our denture options, Dr. Robison is happy to meet for a consultation. He’ll listen to your specific needs and explain your options in more detail.
The Benefits of Implant-Supported Dentures
If you’re interested in comfortable implant-supported dentures, there are major advantages to think about. Some patients have even tried traditional dentures, didn’t like them, and want to switch.
How do they work? Through a simple surgery, we place metal posts into the jaw bone. They work like new tooth roots, and several of them together anchor implant dentures in place.
Patients love these dentures because they are:
- Comfortable: They don’t touch the gums, so they don’t irritate people with sensitive gums.
- Protective: The dental implants stimulate the jaw bone to continue maintaining its bone density, helping maintain your bone for years.
- Functional: Patients are able to chew more naturally and speak more clearly with implant-supported dentures. Some find traditional dentures more difficult to use.
- Cosmetic: These custom appliances look great. They are created with your mouth and your face in mind, ensuring they are a perfect fit for you!
- Worry-Free: With fixed implant dentures, you’ll brush them just like natural teeth and have no need to take them out (or worry about losing them).
Once your fixed dentures are in place, you’ll be able to use them just like natural teeth. You might even forget they’re there.
Get a Dentures Consultation in West Jordan, Utah
Picking your dentures is an important decision, and we’ll help you understand your options. At Robison Family Dental, we love to listen. Tell us what you need, and we’ll guide you toward dentures that make you look and feel great. Call today for an appointment.
