Front Royal Dental Care
Cosmetic & General Dentistry located in Front Royal, VA
Dentures can give people with missing teeth a greatly improved appearance, as well as allowing them to eat and talk normally again. Front Royal Dental Care in Front Royal, Virginia, provides its patients with custom dentures that are made based on the exact dimensions of the patient's mouth. When fitted properly dentures are a natural looking replacement for teeth that allows many people to smile again. Cal or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Frederick Broadhead.
Dentures and Partials Q & A
What are dentures?
Dentures are removable teeth replacements that are custom crafted to match the appearance of the patient's natural teeth. There are 2 types of dentures, complete mouth dentures, and partial mouth dentures. Complete mouth dentures replace every tooth in the mouth while partial mouth dentures fill in gaps between the natural teeth.
What are conventional and immediate dentures?
In conventional full mouth dentures, the dentures are created after all of the teeth have been extracted and the gum tissue has been fully healed. This means that the patient typically goes without teeth for around 4-6 weeks.
In immediate full mouth dentures, the dentures are created ahead of the teeth extractions. They are then placed in the mouth immediately, which prevents the patient from having to go without teeth while healing. With immediate full mouth dentures, the dentures will typically have to be adjusted once the mouth has healed, as tissue shrinkage is common.
How long do dentures last?
Dentures can last for years, but repairs, relining, and rebasing adjustments may be needed over the years.
In a denture reline, the side of the dentures that suctions to the mouth tissue is replaced to compensate for changes in the patient's mouth over time.
In a denture rebase, the whole denture base is replaced. A denture rebase replaces everything but the artificial teeth, which are then inserted into the new base.
What is the denture process?
During the initial appointment, the dentist will make impressions and take measurements of the mouth. These things are essential in the creation of custom dentures. Dentures are created at a dental laboratory and are then fitted by the dentist at Front Royal Dental Care. Several different denture fitting appointments may be needed to ensure the best possible fit.
How can patients care for their new dentures?
Dentures must be handled with care, and this includes daily cleaning. Dentures should be brushed with a non-abrasive denture toothpaste and should be stored in a sterile environment when not in the mouth. Special denture solutions can also be used for soaking and cleaning. The dentist may recommend special denture adhesives to help patients get the best possible fit.