Is it time to renew your smile by replacing your missing teeth? Dentures and partial dentures are a cost-effective way to replace missing teeth. Dentist of Bixby Knolls offers the latest in advanced denture technology to create a natural-looking smile.
One of the easiest ways to replace missing teeth is through dentures. Dentures are replacements for teeth. The most common type of denture is a removable dental application that contains false teeth. Some special types of dentures may also be fixed in place. Today’s dentures are far more realistic and natural in appearance, and they are designed to be quite comfortable.
Complete dentures are denture appliances that replace an entire row of teeth. Partial dentures replace a few missing teeth instead of an entire row.
Overdentures are anchored by dental implants and come in two basic types: fixed and removable. These secure denture appliances work so seamlessly in the mouth that it’s like having your natural teeth back. The downside of this type of denture is that it is more expensive than typical removable dentures because dental implants have to be set in the jaw. However, once done, these implants can last a lifetime.
Full or partial dentures offer many benefits, and one of the biggest benefits is how affordable they are! Modern dentures are also much more attractive and natural-looking than the dentures of years past. People won’t be able to tell you are wearing dentures, but the benefits go beyond just how you look. Denture benefits include:
More comfort when chewing and talking
Protects the gums and jaw
For partial dentures, keeps the other teeth from shifting and becoming misplaced
There is a stereotype of the old person who wears dentures and then has them fall out. You might have been exposed to these stereotypes while watching cartoons as a young child. Certainly, the dentures of yesteryear were not fitted as well as today’s, and thus might have been more prone to falling out by accident. However, modern dentures are made from advanced materials and are often precision crafted with the aid of a computer, so you do not need to worry about them falling out by accident.
No, dentures are not just for old people, contrary to stereotypes. Younger people often use dentures, although they are much more likely to use a partial denture appliance for one or two missing teeth instead of an entire arch. For young people who want a more permanent solution to one or a few missing teeth, a dental implant with a custom crown is also a great option to explore. There is more upfront cost, but the implant and crown will work just like a natural tooth and last very long.
Dentist of Bixby Knolls strives to make restorative dentistry affordable for our patients in the Long Beach area. Dentures are highly affordable, and insurance may even cover some of the cost. Overdentures with dental implants as the foundation will be more, as explained above. Dentist of Bixby Knolls makes dentures even more affordable with our financing plans, and we also work with most forms of dental insurance.
If you need dentures or partial dentures in North Long Beach, contact us today at (562) 287-5175 to schedule your appointment at Dentist of Bixby Knolls.
REQUEST APPOINTMENT