Dentures – Allen, TX
Seamlessly Replace Any Number of Missing Teeth
Even if you take diligent care of your teeth, sometimes they can still fall out despite your best efforts. Every single tooth is crucial to your oral health and your ability to perform simple everyday tasks like talking and eating. And, it goes without saying that having gaps in your grin can damage your self-esteem. Fortunately, Dr. Lewis can create dentures in Allen to seamlessly replace any number of missing teeth.
Why Choose Allen Smile Design for Dentures?
- Tooth- and Gum-Colored Materials Provided
- State-of-the-Art Technology in Modern Dental Office
- Works with Dental Implant Specialists
Who’s a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Dentures are a minimally invasive tooth replacement option, making them great for most patients with good oral health.
That said, we like to be thorough! To make sure oral complications won’t interfere with your new dentures, we’ll examine your oral health and review your medical history during your initial consultation. If we see signs of a condition like tooth decay or gum disease, we’ll help you take care of the issue so you can receive your dentures without worries.
Effects of Missing Teeth
Missing teeth can cause more complex problems than you might expect. Some patients feel insecure about their smile and hesitate to show their teeth in pictures and other social situations. Your physical wellbeing can be affected, too. Without some sort of dental replacement, your jawbone will likely shrink at an accelerated rate, and any remaining teeth could start to shift out of place.
Dentures can help prevent these issues, which is why we recommend scheduling a restorative appointment sooner than later!
What Qualifies You for Dentures?
You don’t have to be missing all of your teeth to be eligible for dentures; just one or more smile gaps and the ability to support an oral appliance on your gums. Nowadays they’re an extremely versatile replacement option, so we can custom-fit them to meet your needs.
Even if you’re unsure whether you can successfully support dentures, go ahead and give us a call. You might be surprised with what we can do to help even out the odds!
Alternative Tooth-Replacement Options
If dentures aren’t right for you, or you’re interested in other ways you can replace your smile gaps, Dr. Lewis would be happy to talk with you about alternatives. For example:
- Dental bridges are excellent for replacing teeth that are missing in a consecutive row. We’ll place a crown on a supporting tooth on either side of the gap and fill the space with a seamless set of false pearly whites.
Dental implants are just as versatile as dentures, but with maximum stability and comfort. If you’re willing to make the investment, their unique design can help you chew more effectively, enjoy more foods, and take care of your smile more easily.
Why Do I Need to Replace My Missing Teeth?
The more teeth you’ve lost, the more it impairs your oral and general health. When a tooth is gone, its root no longer stimulates your jawbone through biting and chewing. The jawbone then starts to deteriorate, resulting in the rest of your natural teeth losing support. Over time, they can loosen or even fall out.
It’s also hard to maintain a balanced diet when you’re missing teeth. Not being able to chew crunchy fruits and vegetables or tough meats can cause nutritional deficiencies that negatively impact your overall health. Your facial structures will also lose support, making you look older because of premature drooping and wrinkling of your skin.
Types of Dentures
Depending on how many teeth you’ve lost, your dentist in Allen may recommend one of the following:
Full Dentures
A full denture replaces an entire arch of missing teeth. An acrylic base holds a row of realistic ceramic teeth and snugly fits against your gums with natural suction.
Partial Dentures
If you still have some teeth left, we can complete your smile with a partial denture. We capture impressions of your mouth to craft replacement teeth that perfectly resemble your natural ones. The prosthetic teeth are attached to a metal framework that clasps into place behind your remaining teeth.
Implant-Retained Dentures
For a sturdier, longer-lasting solution, a full or partial denture can be secured with dental implants. Once these titanium posts have been placed in your jawbone, they prevent your denture from slipping at awkward times. They also stimulate the jawbone to prevent it from breaking down.
Benefits of Dentures
Dentures have a reputation of looking and feeling unnatural, but we use high-quality materials to create a personalized solution for each patient. Here are some of the additional benefits that dentures offer:
- You can once again enjoy a varied diet and speak with clarity.
- Traditional partials or dentures can be removed for easy cleaning.
- Dentures are a highly cost-effective way to replace missing teeth.
Start Rebuilding Your Smile Today!
If you’re ready to enjoy the benefits of having a full, natural-looking smile, it’s time to discuss whether dentures would be right for you. Contact Allen Smile Design today to schedule your consultation.