Losing some or all of your teeth can negatively impact your quality of life. Without teeth, eating nutritious foods becomes difficult, and you may find yourself avoiding social situations or public speaking. Fortunately, full and partial dentures from Dentistry by Design offer an effective and affordable solution to restore your confident smile.
Call (931) 391-3089 to schedule your denture consultation at our Spring Hill, TN, dental office. Dr. Richard Robinette and our team are here to help you restore joy to your smile!
Though dentures of the past have a bad reputation, advancements in techniques and materials make dentures of today a customizable, comfortable, and attractive solution for missing teeth.
Dentures are custom-fitted removable appliances designed to fully or partially replace missing teeth and gums. They consist of a durable base shaped like gums to fit securely inside your mouth. Artificial teeth are mounted to the base with varying levels of customization possible for a natural look and fit for each patient.
There are two main types of dentures:
As the name suggests, they replace an entire arch of missing teeth and gums, whether in the upper or lower jaw. Full dentures are held in place by resting on the gums and palate. They’re a good option when all or most teeth are missing or need to be extracted.
These replace sections of missing teeth and gum tissue while some natural teeth remain on or around the arch. Metal clasps fit around the remaining teeth to hold the partial securely in place. These are ideal when only a few teeth need removal rather than extraction of all of them.
Modern dentures have come a long way in both fit and comfort from the bulky awkward options of the past. Today’s dentures offer significant benefits for individuals missing some or all of their natural teeth:
At Dentistry by Design, we customize dentures to maximize comfort and realistic appearance. Our dentist, Dr. Robinette, performs a thorough oral exam to determine if full or partial dentures may help restore your smile. Ideal candidates include:
Crafting comfortable, great-looking dentures is both an art and a science. At Dentistry by Design, our team devotes meticulous care and precision to the entire denture creation process:
We take impressions of your mouth and the necessary measurements to craft a custom model matching your oral anatomy.
You’ll try in your new dentures at multiple stages of the process to ensure proper color, shape, bite alignment, and comfort. We make any necessary adjustments during these appointments before finalizing the dentures.
At delivery, we provide home-care instructions so you can adapt quickly to your new dentures. Follow-up appointments then allow for tracking your adjustment and addressing any minor fit or discomfort issues.
Just like natural teeth, dentures require regular professional cleaning and maintenance for optimal performance. Patients of Dentistry by Design gain access to these services, plus relines, repairs, rebases, and replacements whenever needed for lifelong denture care.
To keep your dentures functioning like natural teeth, be sure to incorporate these simple care guidelines provided by Dr. Robinette:
Having any remaining unhealthy teeth gently extracted causes only minor temporary discomfort, easily managed with over-the-counter pain medication. Custom-crafting the dentures is painless since your dentist will take all necessary measurements and impressions without disturbing sensitive gum tissue.
Most patients require a brief adjustment period of several weeks to months to adapt to speaking clearly and chewing comfortably with their new custom denture set. We find taking things slowly, starting soft foods, and practicing talking helps speed total adjustment time.
With full and partial dentures precisely fitted by an experienced dentist, patients can regain much of their original chewing capacity. While individual experiences vary, most patients report impressive improvement in enjoyable eating with their custom dentures.
Both full and partial denture costs can range widely — anywhere from $300 to $2500 per plate in the US — depending on the materials chosen and the customization required.
If missing some or all of your natural teeth has left you self-conscious about your smile, dentures offer an effective and affordable way to regain confidence. Dentistry by Design crafts customized full and partial dentures, providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacements designed around your unique needs under Dr. Robinette’s experienced guidance.
Call our Spring Hill, TN office today at (931) 391-3089 or book your denture consultation online to discuss how we can help you smile unhindered again soon. We look forward to welcoming you!
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