Dentures – Freedom, WI

Tooth loss can detract from one's daily quality of life because basic tasks like eating, speaking, and grinning become much more challenging. Having a full set of teeth is essential for thoroughly chewing food, enunciating words clearly, and smiling confidently.

Fortunately, our team at Dental Expressions has a versatile treatment for missing teeth with dentures. Regardless of how many natural teeth remain, we can fit you with a fully customized restoration to improve your mouth’s functionality and enhance your appearance. Continue reading to learn more about this method, and feel free to contact us with any additional questions!

Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

Your teeth play a crucial role in your ability to sufficiently grind your meals and form different sounds so that you can communicate effectively. Potentially, anyone missing multiple or all of theirs can benefit from dentures. However, that doesn’t mean they are the best treatment for every circumstance.

Before proceeding, you must consult with one of our providers to ensure there are no other issues, like gum disease or a weakened jawbone, that could potentially interfere. You might be an ideal candidate if your connective tissues are healthy and your bone is strong enough to support your restoration.

Types of Dentures

Once we’ve had a chance to examine your mouth and verify your current condition, we’ll recommend an appropriate solution to replace your missing teeth. There are three different options, which are outlined in more detail below:

Partial Dentures

If you’ve lost a few teeth throughout your mouth, then partial dentures might be the best method to restore your smile. This type has an acrylic base that typically includes metallic clips that attach to healthy teeth to remain in place. They also contain the correct number of pontics (artificial teeth) to fill in the gaps in your grin.

Full Dentures

This is the standard method and is likely what you imagine when you think about dentures. These contain enough pontics to rebuild an entire arch with a single prosthetic. They’re usually made from durable, lifelike materials that can be color-matched, molded, and carved to look just like your natural teeth and gums. These rely on a firm suction to your connective tissues to stay put.

Implant Dentures

Many patients struggle with poorly fitting dentures or quickly grow frustrated by frequently removing and reinserting them for cleanings. Those seeking a more permanent treatment might do better with implant dentures. This involves surgically placing four to eight implants as needed, which will be used to anchor a set of specially designed dentures once you’ve recovered.  

The Benefits of Dentures

Dentures are the tried-and-true method for rebuilding smiles because they offer many advantages, including:

• Enhanced appearance. Looking and feeling like the best version of yourself can boost your confidence and improve your daily life.
• Tooth-colored materials. They’re customized at each step of creation to look and feel as much like your natural teeth as possible.
• Expanded diet. With a restoration in place, you enjoy increased chewing power so you can eat more wholesome meals to support your oral and overall health.
• Cost-effective. This prosthetic is often the least expensive choice for replacing missing teeth.
• Easy to clean. To maintain them, take them out twice daily to brush and floss them, and visit us every six months for a routine checkup.