Dentures Chicago
Replacing All of Your Missing Teeth at Once
When you have lost multiple teeth or all of your teeth, you’re likely to have problems chewing your food, and you will probably feel less than completely confident in your appearance and your ability to speak to others. Luckily, thanks to personalized, lifelike dentures, Dr. Mahler can help you re-complete your grin to improve the quality of your day-to-day life. Reach out today if you have suffered from extensive tooth loss and think dentures might be your best option for filling in the empty space.
Why Choose Smile 312 Chicago's Premier Dentist for Dentures?
- Practice That Offers Complimentary Consultations
- Prostheses Made Out of High-Quality Materials
- Dentist with Decades of Experience
Who’s a Good Candidate for Dentures?
It doesn’t really matter how many teeth you’re missing, nearly anyone can get dentures. First, you’ll need to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mahler so he can determine whether you’re a good candidate for this treatment. If not, you can still possibly become one by restoring the health of your gum tissue and bone structure.
Effects of Missing Teeth
There are many reasons you may be missing permanent teeth, including tooth decay, gum disease, and injury. While gaps in your smile may seem like a purely cosmetic problem, according to the American Academy of Periodontology, there are many negative consequences of missing teeth, including facial sagging, speech issues, difficulty eating, and even lower self-esteem.
What Qualifies You for Dentures?
Dentures are an excellent option for patients who have experienced significant tooth loss, have sensitive teeth, a lot of decay, but who also have sufficient healthy gum tissue and jawbone density. To receive dentures, you must also be committed to your oral health routine, and be willing to properly care for your dentures and smile
The number of teeth you’re missing will ultimately determine which type of denture Dr. Mahler recommends for you, as there are different types to choose from, including full dentures, partial dentures, and implant dentures.
Dentures are more affordable than other tooth-replacement options, making them an excellent option for patients on a tight budget.
Alternative Tooth-Replacement Options
For patients who aren’t a good candidate for dentures, there are other tooth restoration options you may want to consider, including dental implants. Because a titanium post must be inserted into your jawbone to get this treatment, you must have a solid bone structure. Dental implants are more costly than traditional dentures, however they are permanent and thus will not need to be replaced like dentures will.
Types of Dentures
There’s more than one kind of denture that you can get depending on the specifics of your situation. The type of denture we recommend for you will be based on your needs. Here’s a summary of your options:
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are customized to replace a specific number of teeth in the patient’s mouth. Traditionally, this form of tooth replacement is removable; metal clasps are used to help the prosthesis stay in place.
Full Dentures
A full denture may be necessary if you have lost all of your teeth or if you don’t have enough healthy teeth that are worth saving. Just like partial dentures, traditional full dentures are made to be removable. However, instead of relying on clasps, they simply sit on the gums; natural suction helps ensure that your new teeth stay where they need to be.
Implant Dentures
Having your dentures attached to dental implant posts will help ensure that your new teeth will never slip when you don’t want them to. The exact number of implant posts needed to keep a denture anchored in place can vary from patient to patient. Also, while some implant dentures are removable, others are designed to stay in your mouth 24/7.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures have been around for a very long time, and plenty of people today continue to rely on them to get the most out of life even after tooth loss. Some of the benefits associated with dentures are:
- A more varied diet due to being able to chew a wider variety of foods.
- Preserving a more youthful facial appearance.
- A prosthesis that is very easy to take care of and can potentially last for 7 to 10 years.