Need High Quality Full or Partial Dentures in Kernersville?

After you’ve suffered significant tooth loss, the most important thing is finding a good replacement promptly. Missing teeth can cause a number of problems with your oral and overall health. Fortunately, full and partial dentures in Kernersville provide an efficient, affordable solution after tooth loss. Dr. Veronica Walker explains more below.

Full and Partial Dentures: An Overview

There are two main types of dentures: full/complete and partial.

A full denture replaces an entire row of missing teeth in the upper or lower jaw. It is made of prosthetic teeth that are fixed into a gum-colored, acrylic base. For full dentures that go in the upper jaw, a plastic covering will go over the roof of the mouth. A complete full denture in the lower jaw is shaped like a U, with room for the tongue. The full denture is held in place with natural suction; a denture adhesive can provide additional stability.

A partial denture fits in with existing natural teeth like a missing puzzle piece. It is usually held in place with metal brackets placed around the existing teeth. A partial denture is an alternative to a dental bridge.

To create a full or partial denture, we take impressions (or molds) of your teeth and securely send your treatment information to our trusted lab. There, your denture is created from high-quality materials and sent back to us. The process takes a few weeks. At the end of it, you have a beautiful, customized denture and a complete smile once again!

Why Tooth Replacement Is Urgent

Don’t wait around to find a replacement after you have suffered significant tooth loss. The health effects of missing teeth are big, and over time, they can impact your oral and overall health.

Some of the side effects of tooth loss include…

• Shifting of the remaining natural teeth
• Additional tooth loss
• Increased risk of gum disease
• Poor nutrition
• Low self-confidence

Numerous Benefits of Dentures

Traditional dentures may take some getting used to, but after the initial adjustment period, most patients find they are a comfortable, effective replacement following significant tooth loss. Their advantages are sizable.

First of all, if you have some natural teeth remaining in the jaw, dentures provide stability to keep them from drifting out of place and causing orthodontic issues or eventually falling out. And by restoring your ability to eat, speak, and smile like normal, dentures also renew self-confidence after tooth loss.

Traditional dentures are also the most cost-effective option available for tooth replacement. They can also be completed in a matter of weeks, compared to the many months required with dental implants. Dentures provide the quickest way to regain a complete smile.

Get Started With Dentures Today!

If you are already missing teeth or are about to have all of yours removed — or if you just need an excellent dentist to care for your existing denture — it’s time to get in touch with Dr. Walker! Your dentist in Kernersville provides high quality denture care that helps patients smile better. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.