When you have tooth loss too severe to be treated with a simple bridge, you may need a set of dentures. For complicated cases with multiple gaps in the smile, we could secure a partial. For total tooth loss, we can support a full denture or even a partial. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about our custom-made dentures.
The Causes of Tooth Loss
What causes a person to lose natural teeth? While minor tooth loss is often linked to issues like cavities, infections, or even injuries to the smile, losing most of your teeth is often linked to periodontal disease. The advanced stage of the disease, known as periodontitis, destroys the tissues that connect your teeth and gums. This could lead to tooth loss on a larger scale. Not to mention, as you lose teeth the body stops sending doses of calcium and phosphorus to the area around the roots, which weakens the jaw and exacerbates the rate of tooth loss.
The Impact of Total Tooth Loss
When you lose most or all of your teeth, this could alter your appearance and may be a source of embarrassment. You could develop issues speaking clearly, and your meal options could be limited too. The weakening of your jaw also means an older appearance could occur. To help your smile stay full and functional, and allow you to feel more confident and eat your favorite dishes, we recommend a set of dentures.
Full and Partial Dentures
If you are missing most of your teeth, we could extract the last few and make room for the new prosthetics. A full replaces every tooth on one or both arches, with a complete row of new teeth set in an acrylic base, one that mimics the appearance of gum tissues. Adhesives or suction will keep the new teeth secure. With a partial, we can address cases in which you have multiple gaps in your smile, too severe for a bridge but not advanced enough to require a full. The new teeth will be set in a base and they will fit between the gaps in your smile, held in place with metal clasps that attach to natural teeth. Both last about 5 to 10 years on average, and will need to be removed for soaking and cleaning. We could also discuss replacing them with dental implants to protect the jawbone and offer a longer lasting option.
If you have any questions about our dentures, or if you want to schedule a visit with our team, then contact our team today to learn more.
Do You Have Questions About Tooth Replacement?
We want to help you enjoy a complete smile with a custom and durable prosthetic. To schedule an appointment with Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX, call (214) 851-0130.
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