Dentures—Lakeville, MA
Your Guide to Partial & Full Dentures
Dentures have been around for a long time, but they’ve evolved over the years to better meet the needs and
desires of those who opt for this form of tooth replacement. The development of more attractive, functional, and
comfortable materials means that today’s dentures can be a great choice for those who aren’t candidates
for dental implants or fixed bridges. Dr. Minh-Phuong Bui can create
custom dentures in Lakeville to help you look and feel like yourself again—just reach out to get started.
WHY CHOOSE SOUTHEASTERN DENTAL CARE FOR DENTURES?
- Dental Implant Placement & Restoration Performed in-Office
- Insurance Welcome & CareCredit Financing Options Available
- Flexible Scheduling for Dental Appointments
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Dentures are best suited for patients who are missing most or all of their teeth. Whether this is causing someone to struggle with chewing, speaking, or feeling confident, dentures can provide a lasting and straightforward solution. If a person is only missing a single tooth or a small number of teeth, then a dental implant crown or bridge might be a better choice.
Types of Dentures
There are three types of dentures we offer, and Dr. Bui will work with you so it will be easy to figure out which one would be the right fit for you.
Partial Dentures
A partial denture is like a puzzle piece designed to fit into the gaps in your smile left by missing teeth. Because the teeth of a partial denture are placed on a frame, they can be arranged in the pattern of your missing teeth, unlike fixed bridges. If you’re missing several single teeth in various places in your smile, this may be your best option.
Full Dentures
As the name implies, a full denture replaces all the teeth on an arch, while a partial denture replaces only some missing teeth throughout the mouth. If you’ve lost all of the teeth along the top or bottom arch, a removable denture can be crafted to replace them with a single dental prosthetic.
Implant Dentures
Dentures can also be created that will attach to dental implants. This provides several advantages, with two of the biggest being that the new tooth roots make the teeth extremely stable and strong (more so than removable prosthetics), and the implants stimulate the jawbone and prevent bone loss over time.
The Benefits of Dentures
With the right denture, it can offer a litany of benefits both in the short and long term:
- A full and more confident smile
- Added height to the face for improved appearance
- Support for the lips and cheeks, reducing wrinkles
- Easier to eat a wider variety of foods
- Better diet = better overall health
- Takes pressure off of the gums
- Lowers risk of future tooth loss
- Lowers risk of oral infections
- Clearer enunciation