Abbey Dental Practice

Dentures

Dentures are another method of replacing missing teeth, Dental bridges and Dental Implants are two alternative methods for replacing the odd missing teeth. If you are missing a few teeth, or have found yourself with no teeth at all, this will be the best solution to return to your previous appearance. Dentures are made to appear and function identically to your natural teeth. Dentures are removable false teeth and are comfortable to wear.

Why you should replace your lost teeth?

• If you have lost teeth, it can have a negative impact on your self confidence.
• You may not be comfortable when you chew or bite foods that are hard to eat.
• Tooth loss can increase the sagging of your cheeks.
• It may cause bone loss on your jaw.
• Overall the appearance of your face may start to look older than it should look.

What are the types of Dentures?

There are two main types of dentures

• Complete Dentures - A Complete Denture is used to replace all the teeth in upper and lower Jaws.
• Partial Dentures - Partial Dentures are used to replace a few missing teeth to avoid the existing natural teeth shifting into the space where the missing teeth are. Partial dentures can be fixed or removable.

Denture treatment Procedure.

• The dentist will examine your mouth to determine the need for dentures.
• It will involve an assessment of your mouth's suitability including the healthiness of your gums.
• The dentist will make an impression of your gums to construct your dentures.
• The dental laboratory will make your dentures according to the specifications given by the dentist.
• Once they are ready, you will visit the practice so the dentist can check the fixing and give any guidance required as to their wearing.

If you take good care of your dentures they may last for more than 30 years.

You can call us on 01606 44725 or you can register on Abbey Dental Practice for your denture treatments and any other dental treatments