We talked recently about how we take on an individual missing tooth with a dental bridge. But what if you have a more severe case of tooth loss, one too advanced for a bridge to address? In situations like this, we can help with dentures. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about our full and partial dentures, and discusses how these can return function, health, and beauty to your smile again!
Taking on Severe Tooth Loss
If you have advanced tooth loss, such as missing several teeth across the arch of your smile, or possibly missing most or all of them, then you need to see us for prosthetic dentistry. With replacement, we can help prevent issues with limited meal options and poor nutritional intake, as well as complications with speech. This can help prevent complications like misalignment, TMJ disorder, and even bruxism (teeth grinding). Don’t ignore tooth loss and let this impact your social life and overall quality of life, talk to our team about how we treat tooth loss and keep your smile full for years to come!
Partial Dentures
If you have several gaps in your smile and these are spread out across your smile, then we could help with a set of partial dentures. These are designed to fit in the gaps in your smile, even multiple ones at once, so you can enjoy a full smile without having large numbers of permanent teeth removed to make room for a prosthetic. The new teeth will be set in a base that looks like gum tissue, and metal clasps will attach to natural teeth to keep your new ones firmly in place.
Our Full Dentures
If you are missing most of your teeth, then we could help with a complete set of dentures. These are prosthetics that contain a full row of lifelike and durable ceramic teeth that are set in an acrylic base. Suction or adhesives will help keep these in place, so you can smile with confidence. We will discuss how to soak and maintain your new teeth, so your prosthetics can stay around for 5 to 10 years before they require replacement.
If you have any questions about how we handle missing teeth and restore your smile, the contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence again and avoid then complications of advanced tooth loss.
Call Dr. Robert Browne, D.D.S. for Custom Dental Prosthetics
We want to help you address your missing teeth and ensure a complete smile again! To find out more about treating tooth loss, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
