Not your “grandma’s false teeth”! Acquaint yourself with modern dentures for teeth replacement
Modern dentures are designed to fit your smile “to a T.” Such precision dentures, custom-fitted to your mouth and accounting for your one-of-a-kind features, support lasting comfort, durability, and satisfaction. With modern materials and techniques, our team at Modern Smile Dental can create specialty or bespoke dentures that look, feel, and function like healthy and natural teeth.
How do dentures “work”?
Dentures are made from an array of dental materials. They are designed to replace the teeth and tissues as appropriate. The prosthetic teeth largely sit within a framework that secures the replacement teeth to the rest of the mouth. There are generally two types: complete/full dentures or partial dentures.
What are complete dentures?
This is an option for individuals who are missing all of their teeth or who have many missing and failing teeth. The replacement teeth may be made from acrylic or porcelain and matched in color to natural teeth. So they will look like the “real deal.” The teeth are connected to a denture base, which is also made from a variety of different materials. The base is colored to blend in with the shade and appearance of natural gum tissue. These dentures are held in place by natural suction in the mouth. Special products like denture adhesives can also help stabilize the denture. Certain services may also be in your future when you start to notice the denture is no longer fitting as well as it once did. These services include adjustments to the base of the denture. So it fits better against the natural tissues.
And what about partial dentures?
“Partials” are appropriate for our patients who still have some teeth left. The artificial teeth that need to be replaced are connected to a framework. These teeth are held in place with attachments, which connect to the other or neighboring teeth in the mouth. The framework itself is also expertly color-matched to blend in with the gums.
How do these dentures compare to my “grandma’s dentures”?
Earlier-generation dentures were associated with many fit, comfort, functional, and cosmetic challenges. Our new denture techniques and materials result in appliances that are soft and flexible. They are also highly cosmetic. In many respects, there is no comparison between modern dentures and the “false teeth” of yesteryear.
Why should I choose Modern Smile Dental?
In addition to designing new teeth that you will love, we continue to work with you to make sure your dentures are functioning as they should be. We can also help with tips and suggestions for products to make the transition of living with your dentures as carefree as possible. Of course, no oral care regimen for dentures would be complete without regular visits to our office in Gaithersburg, MD. We can detect problems early and make adjustments before they snowball into big issues. So, you really can get the most out of today’s stunning and strong dentures. Call (301) 850-0376 to request your dentures consultation.
