When pervasive dental problems or gum disease have robbed you of the ability to chew your food or smile with confidence, dentures offer a lasting solution. If it seems like you (or a member of your family) is constantly struggling with tooth problems or oral pain, we encourage you to visit us at Chisholm Trail Smile Center to learn about dentures.
Losing your natural teeth is never fun, but dentures can give you back your confidence and smile. For patients who have lost teeth and are considering partial or full dentures, Dr. Matthew Bridges provides dentures at several flexible price points. Call Chisholm Trail Smile Center at 580-255-4880 for an appointment at our Duncan, OK dental office.
Many Ways to Replace Your Teeth
There are essentially two categories of dentures to choose from: conventional and implant-based. Conventional dentures are the most common, as implant-based dentures only appeared on the market in the past couple of decades. Conventional dentures stay in place by the power of suction and adhesives, and put pressure on the gums when you bite down and chew.
Implant dentures, on the other hand, attach securely to small titanium implants that have been surgically embedded in the gum tissue, where they fuse with the jaw and facial bones. Implants mimic the function of natural tooth roots, so they provide a more natural feeling set of dentures. Implant dentures also have the added benefit of preventing jawbone deterioration. Once natural teeth are lost, bone mass is gradually reabsorbed by the body, which contributes to the appearance a shrinking jaw over a period of decades. Implants can prevent this process.
Implant dentures cost more than traditional dentures and require surgery and a two-part healing procedure that can last from three to six months. Conventional dentures, however, can be fitted and fabricated in about two weeks, usually.
Partial or Full Dentures?
Both partial and full dentures can be crafted with or without implants. If you have several problem teeth, or have already lost many teeth, a consultation with Dr. Bridges can help you determine whether you need full or partial dentures. If your remaining teeth are strong enough to support a removable partial denture then partials may be recommended. If your remaining teeth are not stable, or show signs that they may be at risk of failing in the future, Dr. Bridges may recommend extraction and a full set of dentures.
Conventional Dentures – Many Flexible Options
At Chisholm Trail Smile Center, we use Dentsply to fabricate our non-implant dentures. This allows us to give our patients more flexibility in the teeth you choose. Our economy model is the Bioform denture teeth and the premium is the Portrait IPM denture teeth. Regardless of which teeth you choose, this fabricator provides high level aesthetics and excellent resistance to wear. Your new teeth will look natural when you smile and be strong enough to stand up to your favorite foods. Patients often remark at how life-like their new teeth appear, regardless of which model they choose.
Visit Our Office to Explore Your Options
Many patients suffer with missing teeth and oral pain several years longer than they should. If you’ve lost teeth to decay or gum disease, taking the plunge and looking into dentures is a step toward renewed confidence and improved quality of life.
To book your appointment, contact our Duncan, OK dental office online or call us at 580-255-4880.
