Benefits of Dentures
1.
Improved appearance
Dentures can enhance your smile and facial features.
2.
Restored chewing function
Enjoy your favorite foods with improved chewing ability.
3.
Enhanced speech
Dentures can help you speak more clearly.
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Boosted confidence
Feel more confident with a complete, healthy-looking smile.
Nearly 1 in 5 of adults aged 65 or older have lost all of their teeth.
Procedure Overview
- Consultation and Impressions: We’ll start with a consultation to discuss your needs and take impressions of your mouth. These impressions will be used to create a custom model of your gums and any remaining teeth.
- Denture Creation: Our skilled technicians will use the model to craft your dentures, ensuring a precise and comfortable fit.
- Try-in and Adjustments: We’ll invite you back to try on your new dentures. We’ll make any necessary adjustments to ensure a perfect fit and comfortable feel.
- Enjoy Your New Smile! Once the fit is perfect, you can start enjoying your new smile and improved quality of life.
Types of Dental Dentures in Carlsbad
Full Dentures (“Plates”)
Conventional dentures are traditional prosthetics that replace all of your teeth in your upper or lower arch at one time. Sometimes called “plates,” these appliances rest directly on top of your gum tissue and replace your entire row of missing teeth. Upper dentures also have a shape that creates suction against the root of your mouth for added support. Denture candidates are already missing all of their teeth or need to have their remaining teeth removed, typically due to advanced decay or periodontal disease.
Partial Dentures
Partials are a smaller type of denture that clips into place around your existing, healthy teeth. Wearing a partial prevents the need to remove healthy teeth and replaces all of the missing ones with a single appliance. Partials work well for individuals who may not qualify for dental bridges or implants
Implant-Supported Dentures/Overdentures
Implant-stabilized dentures look like traditional dentures, except they have special locators underneath them that snap onto corresponding dental implants. In most cases, anywhere from 2-4 dental implants are needed. Overdentures are easy to clean and care for, and there’s no need for messy adhesives or pastes. They work well for people with bone loss or jaw shrinkage, as the implants provide added support to reinforce the denture throughout the day. Implant-supported dentures tend to be more comfortable and easier to eat with.
Signs You May Need Dentures
Consider dentures if you experience:
- Missing Teeth: Multiple missing teeth due to decay, gum disease, or injury.
- Persistent Tooth Pain: Ongoing toothaches or severe decay that can’t be treated otherwise.
- Chewing Difficulties: Problems chewing or discomfort while eating due to missing teeth.
- Speech Changes: Difficulty pronouncing words clearly because of missing teeth.
- Sunken Facial Features: A collapsed or sunken appearance in the lower face due to bone loss.
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Why Choose Carlsbad Dental Care for Dentures in Carlsbad?
Experience a seamless and confident denture journey with our expert team.
- Highly Skilled Dentists: Our experienced denture specialists provide personalized care and create natural-looking dentures that fit comfortably.
- Personalized Treatment: We take the time to understand your needs and design a denture solution that meets your unique goals.
- Premium Quality: We use high-quality materials and advanced techniques to create durable and aesthetically pleasing dentures.
- Improved Quality of Life: Enjoy renewed confidence and the ability to eat, speak,
Dentures FAQs
If you have any questions about dentures, we’ve got answers.
What does it feel like to get a new denture?
If it’s your first time wearing a denture, it may feel a bit bulky at first (after all, there’s a layer of acrylic over your gum tissues.) By wearing your denture all day, every day, most people adjust to their new prosthesis within a few weeks. n the beginning, you’ll probably want to practice speaking in front of a mirror or taking smaller bites of food. After a few weeks, you should feel fairly confident in your denture.
Which dentures are best?
If it’s your first time wearing a denture, it may feel a bit bulky at first (after all, there’s a layer of acrylic over your gum tissues.) By wearing your denture all day, every day, most people adjust to their new prosthesis within a few weeks.
Can I sleep with my dentures in my mouth?
No. Wearing dentures when you sleep can lead to accelerated bone loss (causing ill-fitting dentures,) sore spots, infections, and reduce the lifespan of your appliance.
How to Care for Your New Dentures
Daily denture maintenance and home care can help you get the most out of your new appliance. The better you care for your dentures, the longer they’ll last. Here are some important guidelines to follow:
- Never sleep in your denture. Remove it each night.
- Soak your dentures in an approved denture solution as directed by our Carlsbad dentist.
- Every morning and evening, brush your dentures with a soft denture brush or toothbrush and lukewarm tap water.
- Never use hot water to clean your denture, as high temperatures could cause warping in the acrylic.
- Do not use bleach, abrasive pastes, or baking soda, as these can damage or scratch your dentures and cause them to harbor bacteria.
- Hold your denture over a towel when cleaning it. That way, if you accidentally drop it, it’s less likely to break.
- Bring your denture with you to your regularly scheduled six-month checkups to have it evaluated.
If your denture rubs or feels uncomfortable, contact our Carlsbad dentist. Occasional adjustments or denture relines are sometimes needed as your jaw shape is likely to change over time.
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Definition of common dentures terminology
Denture Base: The part of the denture that holds the artificial teeth and fits over the gums.
Overdenture: An overdenture is a removable prosthesis that covers and rests on one or more natural teeth or dental implants.
Partial Dentures: A partial denture is a removable artificial replacement tooth that restores one or a few missing teeth in a person’s mouth.
Arch: Term used to refer to an upper or lower denture.
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