We recently looked at how we create and secure partial dentures to address complicated cases of tooth loss. But what if you’ve lost most of your teeth, or all of them? In these situations, you could benefit from a complete set of dentures. In today’s blog, your Sunny Smiles team talks about how we support a new smile with full dentures, allowing you to enjoy replacements that look natural and even allow you to enjoy your favorite dishes again!
The Impact of Edentulism
When you lose all of your teeth, or the vast majority, this could lead to serious problems in your daily life. You could find your meal options severely limited, which also deprives you of essential nutrients. You could discover that speaking clearly is difficult, and you may simply avoid social interactions and experience a worsening quality of life. To obtain a full smile again and avoid these complications, we can offer a complete row of new teeth with a set of custom dentures, designed specifically for your smile! Every smile is unique, and we always take a personalized approach to prosthetic dentistry.
Creating a Full Prosthetic
To begin, our team will take a close look at your smile. We may conduct a tooth extraction to gently remove the teeth that remain, paving the way for your full dentures. Our team will then take detailed digital images and measurements, which are used in a lab setting to design and craft your new smile. The prosthetic will contain a full row of ceramic teeth, which can be shaded to blend with your smile and handle daily bite forces with ease. These are secured in a base that looks like natural gum tissue.
Securing Your New Smile
For removable options, the new teeth are held in place with suction or possibly an adhesive. The prosthetic will need to be cleaned and soaked regularly to keep them pliable and fitting comfortably. As your jaw ridge changes shape gradually with time, we will need to replace your dentures, usually every five to ten years. We’re excited to offer you the chance to smile with confidence and enjoy your favorite foods again! If you have any questions about how we design and craft a set, then contact our team today to learn more. Everyone deserves a full smile and good quality of life, and we want to help.
Do You Have Questions About Prosthetic Dentistry?
If you need a prosthetic to restore your smile to optimal health, function, and beauty, then call Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry in El Paso, TX, today at 915.759.7000 to start treatment. Whether you have lost one tooth or all of them, we can offer prosthetics to return your smile to optimal health, function, and beauty once again.