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Dentures – Arlington, TX
Renew Your Confidence. Restore Your Smile.
Full and partial dentures have long been the top choice for replacing missing teeth in Arlington. These tried-and-true restorations can give you a renewed smile as well as a much-needed confidence boost after suffering from tooth loss. To learn whether you could benefit from full, partial, or implant dentures, give our office a call today to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Collins St Dental of Arlington for Dentures?
- Evening Appointments Available
- We Welcome All PPO Plans
- Enhanced Stability with Dental Implants
Who's a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Almost anyone who is missing one, a few, many, or all of their teeth can be a fantastic candidate for dentures, but the first step to receiving your gorgeous and functional new appliances is to schedule a consultation at our office in Arlington. During this visit, our dentist will carefully evaluate your oral health and determine the best way to address your tooth loss. In many cases, patients who are not yet ready for dentures can become excellent candidates later after receiving tooth extractions or restorative work like gum disease treatment.
Effects of Missing Teeth
The American College of Prosthodontists reports that tooth loss can be caused by issues like tooth decay, gum disease, and injuries such as falls or blows to the face. This can lead to a host of oral and overall health issues like uneven dental wear, gum injuries, misalignments, infections, difficulty speaking and chewing, indigestion, malnutrition, and further tooth loss. It can also lead to facial sagging and jawbone atrophy that can leave a patient with a frail appearance.
What Qualifies You for Dentures?
Dentures can be an excellent way to address severe tooth loss, excessive dental sensitivity, or extensive decay as long as the patient has healthy gums and jawbones. It’s also important for the patient to commit to a daily routine of thorough oral hygiene and appliance maintenance. The best type of denture for you will depend on your needs and the state of your oral health, and our dentist may recommend full, partial, or implant dentures. In many cases, dentures are more affordable than other restorations, which can make them a great option for those on a budget.
Alternative Tooth-Replacement Options
Dentures aren’t for everyone, and there are other effective ways to replace missing teeth. If you aren’t a good candidate, you may be better served by another type of restoration such as:
- A dental bridge: This device consists of one or several artificial teeth supported by two dental crowns or implants, and it can be a great way to replace one to four missing teeth in a row.
- Dental implants: These titanium posts are surgically inserted into the gum tissue and fused with the jawbone through the natural process of osseointegration, creating the sturdy hold the artificial teeth mounted upon them need for superior longevity and chewing power. Implants can support crowns, bridges, or dentures.
Types of Dentures
Depending on the location of your missing teeth as well as your unique smile goals, our team will help you determine what type of dentures would best fit your needs:
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are designed to fit like a puzzle piece between your existing teeth, slotting replacement teeth exactly where they need to be in order to fill multiple gaps throughout your mouth. They feature a metal base that supports gum-colored acrylic and natural-looking replacement teeth.
Full Dentures
Full dentures don’t have a metal base, as they’re designed to fit comfortably and precisely over the gumline. As they sit atop the gums, they’ll be anchored in place by suction that naturally occurs within the mouth, which is why the fit of your dentures is so important. Once you pass the short adjustment period, you’ll find it much easier to eat and speak with your dentures in.
Implant Dentures
For patients looking for a more stable, strong, and lifelike solution to tooth loss, implant dentures in Arlington may be the best option. These restore the root structure of missing teeth in addition to their visible crowns. Because of this, patients are able to regain up to 90% of their original bite power as well as eliminate any concerns for slipping and shifting that can occur with traditional full dentures.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures have a lot to offer, which is why so many patients opt to invest in them! Some of the advantages that you can enjoy include:
- Long-lasting and easy to maintain
- Preservation of facial shape
- Preservation of dental alignment
- Ability to eat a greater variety of foods
- Improved speaking abilities
- Custom-crafted to look natural
To learn more about this treatment or explore other options for replacing missing teeth, give our office a call today.
Denture FAQs
Do Dentures Break Easily?
While dentures are remarkably durable, they are not indestructible and will not last forever. With excellent care, your appliance may be able to stay in excellent condition for between five and seven years. However, accidents can cause a denture to fail sooner than that, and this often happens due to the appliance being dropped when it is being cleaned, removed, or inserted. A denture can also break due to defects in its base such as scratches or notches, and even an appliance that receives the most excellent care possible will still eventually fail due to the stress and wear caused by repeated use.
What Should You Do if Your Dentures Break?
The most serious complication a full denture can develop is prosthesis fracture, meaning the appliance has broken in half. While this is more common among top dentures, it can also happen to appliances replacing the bottom teeth as well. While we can repair minor damage such as chipped or cracked teeth with composite resin and adjust bases to make them fit better in many cases, appliances that cannot be repaired will have to be replaced. Needing to replace a denture can be an excellent opportunity to consider upgrading to dental implants that will allow your appliance to last longer and exert superior chewing power.
Can Dentures Lose Their Fit over Time?
Each set of dentures from our office is customized to fit the patient’s mouth, so it should fit remarkably well after you get used to wearing it. However, the way dentures fit can change over time due to wear and tear upon the appliance or the changing shape of the mouth. If your dentures are no longer fitting well, call our office in Arlington to schedule an appointment. We may be able to adjust or reline your appliance to help it fit well again, but we will have to replace a device that cannot be fixed. Between adjustments, you can use denture creams or adhesives to help your appliance fit more comfortably.
Am I Too Young to Get Dentures?
Tooth loss is a common oral health issue that affects people of all ages, but dentures are usually associated with older patients since oral health issues tend to become more likely with age. However, these appliances can be an excellent way for adults of any age to replace their lost teeth. About two-thirds of those between the ages of forty and sixty-four and one third of those between the ages of twenty and thirty-nine are missing at least one tooth. The best way to determine the most suitable dental restoration for you is to schedule a consultation with the team at Collins Street Dental.