Dentures replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. At A Briter Smile in Highland Park, Los Angeles, we help patients choose the best type of denture for their comfort, appearance, and daily lifestyle. You can replace one tooth or many teeth with a natural-looking solution.
There are three main types of dentures: temporary, partial dentures, and complete dentures.
We recommend temporary dentures if you recently lost a tooth or if you are waiting for an implant or bridge. A temporary denture gives you a quick way to replace a missing tooth. It also keeps your smile looking natural during healing.
Call (323)970-4697 to visit our Highland Park office in Los Angeles. Temporary dentures usually last a few months. We replace them once your permanent treatment is ready.
Partial denture replace several missing teeth. They attach to a gum colored base and small metal framework. Many patients choose partial dentures when they want a removable option instead of a permanent implant or bridge.
If you want to compare partial dentures with cosmetic dentistry, schedule a consultation. We serve Los Angeles and nearby communities. Our team will explain every option available to you.
Complete dentures replace all teeth on your upper or lower arch. Modern dentistry makes them more natural and more comfortable than ever before. After we look at your gums and bone structure, we will recommend a plan that fits your goals.
Your gums usually need eight to twelve weeks to heal after tooth removal. Many patients wait so the denture fit better. Immediate dentures are available if you want to avoid a waiting period. We simply adjust them later as your gums change.
In order for dentures to be created dentist will examine your gums and other teeth to determine if dentures are the best solution for you and if so, what type. A mold will then be taken of your teeth and gums so that the dentures can be created in a dental lab. Typically, several molds or impressions will be made so that the dentist can determine how your jaw functions and moves. Using these impressions, the lab will make a set of dentures that looks natural and fits perfectly. If necessary, adjustments will be made. We can discuss the process in more detail during a consultation.
Many patients like how convenient dentures are. Whether you need a full or partial set, dentures can replace teeth in a non-invasive way. There is no surgical element to worry about, and temporary dentures can be fitted immediately. This provides a quick and easy solution. If, however, you are looking for something that feels more natural, you should consider a cosmetic dentistry procedure.
The biggest challenge with dentures is that they do not feel like natural teeth. Patients of A Briter Smile tend to agree that while they are functional, you still have to take care of them as a separate appliance. Other cosmetic dentistry procedures make it easy to forget you ever lost a tooth in the first place. Modern techniques have made dentures more secure and comfortable than they used to be, but they are still a foreign object in your mouth and can become loose when eating or speaking. If you are currently experiencing this problem, call A Briter Smile at 323-255-8774 for a consultation.
Patients may enjoy the benefits of alternative options to dentures. There is a procedure that combines implant dentistry with dentures. Those that need complete dentures can benefit by having a secure way to hold their dentures in place. If you live in the Highland Park Los Angeles CA area, we can examine your gums and let you know if you are a good candidate for the procedure. In this scenario, an impression is taken of your mouth in order to create a denture that will be secured in place using implants. Once created, metal posts will be implanted under your gums, and the dentures secured to it. This way patients get the benefits of how quickly dentures can be created and the convenience of the stability that can only come from using implant technology.
Remove your dentures each night and rinse them well. Brush them with a denture brush and clean gums, tongue, and the roof of your mouth. You can also use mouthwash to reduce bacteria. Let your dentures soak overnight, and place them back in when you wake up.
Alveolar Bone: The alveolar bone is the bone surrounding the root of the tooth that keeps the tooth in place.
Clasp: A clasp is a device that holds a removable partial denture prosthesis to the teeth.
Denture Base: The denture base is the part of the denture that connects the artificial teeth with the soft tissue of the gums.
Edentulous: Edentulous is a term that applies to people who do not have any teeth.
Periodontal Disease: Periodontal disease is a condition that causes inflammation of the gingival tissues and membrane of the teeth, leading to tooth loss without professional treatment.
Pontic: Pontic is another term for an artificial tooth on a fixed partial denture.
Rebase: Rebase is the process of refitting denture prosthesis by replacing the base material.
Reline: Reline is when a professional resurfaces the surface of the prosthesis with a new base material.
Resin/Acrylic: Resin and Acrylic are resinous materials that can be components in a denture base.
Stomatitis: Stomatitis is the inflammation of the tissue that is underlying a denture that does not fit properly. It can also result from other oral health factors.
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