Dentures Shelby Township
The Long-Standing Tooth Loss Solution
While many associate tooth loss with childhood, it can (and does) occur in plenty of adults. Mouth injuries, bad habits, and poor oral health often lead to missing teeth. Still, you don’t need to live with such loss; our office provides time-tested dentures here in Shelby Township! These prosthetics can bring your “whole” smile back, with results that look natural and lifelike. Get details about them by reading below, or book a consultation to hear more in person.
Why Choose Smiles in Shelby for Dentures?
- Quality Materials for Great-Looking Results
- Highly-Experienced Dentists
- Implant Dentures Available
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Patients don’t have to meet strict requirements to get dentures. So long as you have decent oral health (and prior tooth loss), you’ll likely be eligible for the restorations. The only wrinkle is that not everyone with missing teeth is a good potential candidate. Some people may benefit more from a different option, especially if they still have some teeth; others may lack healthy gums to support dentures.
Ultimately, you should consult our dentists to confirm your treatment candidacy. They can give you an oral exam to see if dentures would suit your smile.
Types of Dentures
Our team offers several types of dentures, each with its own unique strengths. As such, we’ll recommend one of the following kinds based on your oral exam results:
Partial Dentures
True to their name, partial dentures only replace a few teeth. They work by fitting snugly over your gumline (via suction) or by clasping onto “abutments” (i.e., nearby natural teeth). Through either method, their pink acrylic base and color-matched teeth will blend seamlessly with your smile.
Full Dentures
Full dentures don’t just fill a few smile gaps; they “restore” a whole arch of teeth at once. To that extent, they only use suction force (or adhesives) for security and don’t rely on abutments. These devices do share similarities with partial dentures, though, as they fit snugly and comfortably over the gums.
Implant Dentures
Patients wanting “permanent” results should look into implant dentures. Unlike other kinds, they secure themselves with dental implants – metal posts that slowly (but surely) fuse to your jaw. They’re thus highly secure, and they don’t slip or fall like traditional dentures sometimes do. These devices also prevent and reverse facial collapse.
The Benefits of Dentures
No matter their type or kind, all well-made dentures have amazing benefits. These include the following:
- A Gorgeous Grin – Today’s dentures use high-quality materials, so they look very realistic and lifelike. You can trust them to blend seamlessly with their surroundings.
- Higher Confidence – By restoring one’s smile, a denture gives its patient a crucial confidence boost. That means this prosthetic should help you feel calm and self-assured among others.
- Good Nutritional Health – Dentures made properly (and with good materials) help you chew and eat a wider range of foods. By doing so, they expand your meal choices and improve your nutritional health.
- Cost-Effective Care – Even as they work well, dentures cost less than dental bridges and dental implants. They’re thus suitable for patients with tight budgets.