Dentures
With all the talk about dental implants, many people don’t realize how much dentures have been improved in the last few years. Dentures remain an effective, viable and affordable option for anyone who has had the misfortune of losing their own natural teeth. They’re great for those who need a full arch or a partial arch of teeth, and they look more natural today than they ever have. If you’re in this position and you’re considering dentures in Brooklyn, NY, we urge you to work with us here at Sconzo and Sciascia General Cosmetic and Family Dentistry.
How Dentures Complement Oral Health
Loosing adult permanent teeth is a losing proposition. You can’t grow back natural teeth, so unless you want to live with missing teeth, a solution has to be implemented. But many people don’t realize that treating missing teeth shouldn’t be considered as anything less than urgent. Sure, you may be able to chew on one side of the mouth to compensate, but there are other issues at play. Lost teeth don’t just create a gap in your teeth. They can lead to bone disintegration in the jaw, shifting teeth, the development of gum disease and—ultimately—missing teeth almost invariably leads to the loss of even more permanent teeth. Not to mention the fact that missing teeth usually creates a droopy appearance to the jowls, making a person look older than they actually are. It can also result in a sunken appearance that also prematurely ages a person. In short, it’s a slippery slope that can be avoided easily with dentures. Dentures complement oral health by:
Restoring Functionality
Dentures help you chew food effectively and improve speech clarity.
Enhancing Appearance
They fill in gaps caused by missing teeth, restoring a natural smile and preventing the sunken appearance that often accompanies tooth loss.
Boosting Confidence
You wouldn’t be the first person to lose all hope for your oral health when your permanent teeth start falling out. But by providing a complete and attractive smile, dentures improve self-esteem and social interactions.
Promoting Oral Health
Partial dentures prevent remaining teeth from shifting and misaligning, while complete dentures protect oral tissues. Having this simple solution in place also makes it more likely that the person will start taking their oral health more seriously, and to protect the teeth that they do have left by practicing the best habits of oral hygiene at home.
Types of Dentures
Today, there are more available kinds of dentures in Brooklyn, NY, which you can avail of at Sconzo and Sciascia General Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. Depending upon your situation, you and your dentist can come up with the best type of denture for your needs.
Complete Dentures
Complete dentures are designed for individuals who have lost all their teeth in one or both jaws. They consist of a full arch of artificial teeth set into a gum-colored acrylic base that rests on the gums.
Conventional Dentures – These are placed after the gums have healed completely following tooth extraction, which can take several weeks.
Immediate Dentures – These are created in advance and can be worn immediately after tooth removal, ensuring the patient is never without teeth during the healing period.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are ideal for individuals who still have some natural teeth. These appliances fill the gaps caused by missing teeth and are typically secured to existing teeth using clasps or precision attachments. Partial dentures are custom-made to fit seamlessly with natural teeth.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures are anchored to dental implants, providing superior stability compared to traditional options. These dentures are especially beneficial for the lower jaw, where dentures often struggle to stay in place.
Bar-Retained Dentures – A thin metal bar is attached to dental implants, and the denture clips onto the bar.
Ball-Retained Dentures – Implants are topped with ball-shaped attachments that fit into sockets on the denture.
Overdentures
Overdentures are similar to implant-supported dentures but are designed to fit over remaining natural teeth or dental implants. They help preserve the jawbone and provide additional stability.
We know. It’s a lot to take in. You have more choice than ever before when it comes to dentures. But your dentist in Brooklyn, NY will only recommend denture options that suit your needs. You really don’t have to worry about choosing the wrong kind of dentures, because you’re in good hands at Sconzo and Sciascia General Cosmetic and Family Dentistry.
The Process of Getting Dentures
When you first visit your dentist to get dentures, you may be self-conscious about your missing teeth. A lot of people are embarrassed, because it insinuates that you haven’t taken great care of your teeth and gums. But that doesn’t matter now; it’s in the past, and you won’t be judged at Sconzo and Sciascia General Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. First, we will do a dental exam to determine the state of your oral health. During this initial consultation, we’ll talk about your oral health goals, how you would want your dentures to look, and of course, your oral health habits at home. The idea is to make sure that, going forward, you take as good a care of your teeth and gums as healthy so that your dentures can be a success all round.
On some occasions, tooth extraction may be necessary. Although you’ve already lost teeth, there may be another tooth or two that are on their way out and they just haven’t got there yet. If a tooth extraction is needed, we’ll let your gums heal before fitting you with dentures.
When it’s time to fit you with dentures, we’ll take digital impressions and send them to a dental lab for manufacturing. Then when they arrive back here, we’ll call you in to see how they fit. You’ll go home and wear the dentures for a few days, after which you’ll return and let us know how the test run went. If adjustments are needed, we’ll make them.
When you get dentures in Brooklyn, NY at Sconzo and Sciascia General Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, you can rest assured you’re in great hands. Contact us today to get started.
