Dentures

Dentures provide a removable, easily-manageable prosthetic teeth solution custom-fit for your mouth. Smile Care Dentistry in Palm Bay, Florida, offers comfortable dentures to support your dental health. Swetha Reddy, DMD, promises super gentle treatment when creating your personalized dentures. Call the office today or schedule an appointment through the online reservation system.

What are dentures?

Dentures are a treatment option to help replace missing or lost teeth. Dentures provide two types of coverage in the form of complete or partial dentures. As the names suggest, complete dentures provide a set of prosthetic teeth for the entire mouth, while partial dentures fit around existing natural teeth. 

How are dentures made?

The dentist first studies the alignment of your jaw to ensure dentures will enhance chewing and speech. Then, the dentist takes a series of impressions of your upper and lower gums to create a preliminary set of dentures.

Prototype dentures help check for abnormalities in the initial impressions and allow for adjustments to be made if necessary. Once adjustments are made, the dentist produces a final set of dentures for you to use daily.

Are dentures permanent?

Dentures provide a removable solution for those that want a surgery-free option that is minimally invasive. More permanent and fixed solutions consist of dental implants that secure directly to the jaw. These other treatments require surgery and sometimes bone grafts to ensure proper implementation.

Additionally, the dentist can implement an adhesive solution to help better secure your dentures. Using an adhesive with your dentures is an excellent option for those that frequently speak, such as teachers or public speakers. If you find your dentures move around too much, it’s best to revisit the dentist to make necessary adjustments and prevent potential damage.

Are dentures noticeable?

Dentures mimic the form and color of your natural teeth, making them indistinguishable from one another. Dentures enhance your natural smile without changing it completely. 

How do you care for dentures?

Proper care for your dentures ensures they last as long as possible, saving you time and money. It’s important to remove dentures after eating and before sleeping. During this period, dentures should be rinsed with water to remove food debris or soaked in a specialized denture cleaning solution overnight. Keeping dentures moist helps retain their shape.

Additionally, it’s essential to brush your dentures and care for them as you would natural teeth. Brushing them daily with a soft-bristled brush helps prevent the buildup of plaque, bacteria, and adhesives. While dentures are removed, you should take this time to also gently clean your mouth.

Learn more about dentures by calling the Palm Bay office or scheduling an appointment through the online reservation system.