Dentures – Derby, KS

The Tried-and-True Way to Replace Missing Teeth

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Missing permanent teeth can detract from your daily quality of life because it negatively affects your ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently. Once-simple tasks like chewing food and enunciating specific sounds become more challenging. Furthermore, gaps in your grin can leave you feeling self-conscious about the changes to your appearance.

Fortunately, Dr. Clark can help by providing lifelike dentures, the tried-and-true way to replace missing teeth. Whether your condition requires a partial or complete set, she can restore your mouth’s functionality and appearance with fully customized prosthetics made just for you. Continue reading to learn more about dentures, and feel free to contact us for additional information.

Why Choose Illuminate Family Dentistry for Dentures?

  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Customizable, Lifelike Prosthetics
  • Advanced Technology for Enhanced Patient Comfort

Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

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Patients who have lost several teeth or an entire arch may struggle with day-to-day activities until the spaces are filled in. After all, without a full set, it’s hard to eat a wide variety of healthy foods or enjoy conversations without feeling self-conscious about changes to your speech patterns.

Potentially, anyone who has lost adult teeth can benefit from dentures. However, that doesn’t mean they’re the best solution for every circumstance. You must meet with Dr. Clark to ensure your mouth is healthy enough to support a partial or complete restoration.

Types of Dentures

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At your initial appointment, Dr. Clark will examine your mouth and recommend an appropriate solution to refurbish your grin. If we find signs of oral issues like tooth decay or gum disease, we’ll work with you to address them before fitting you with prosthetics. Then, based on your unique situation, we might suggest one of the following options:

Partial Dentures

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If you’ve lost several teeth sporadically throughout your mouth, your oral health could be in danger. Your remaining teeth are prone to shifting out of alignment to fill in empty spaces left behind, which can prematurely wear down your enamel. This leaves you vulnerable to cavities, chips, cracks, or other injuries.

Partial dentures contain the correct number of pontics (artificial teeth) connected to an acrylic base with metal clips. These connect to healthy teeth to anchor your prosthetics in your mouth.

Full Dentures

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Full dentures are a simple and effective way to restore one or both arches in your mouth. They consist of any acrylic, gum-colored base that relies on a firm suction against your gum tissue to remain in place. They are fitted with the necessary number of pontics, usually made of resilient ceramic, and are molded and carved to look just like your natural teeth and connective tissues.

Implant Dentures

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If you’re looking for a more permanent solution that doesn’t require removing or reinserting your restoration, you might benefit from implant dentures. For this method, you’ll have four to eight titanium rods surgically placed in your jawbone to keep it active and healthy. Then, our team will provide specially designed prosthetics to connect to them that aren’t intended to be taken out.

The Benefits of Dentures

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There are several advantages to getting dentures in Derby, KS, including:

  • Natural-looking materials. The gum-colored acrylic base of your dentures can be shaped to look just like your gums, and the pontics can be designed to match the size, shade, and shape of the teeth you were born with.
  • Fully customized solution. Your dentures are individualized at every stage of creation to fit your mouth like a glove.
  • Improved nutrition. With them in place, you can enjoy various foods to support your dental and overall well-being.
  • Cost-effective method. These prosthetics are often less expensive than alternatives like dental bridges or implants.
  • Easy to clean. Remove your dentures twice daily to gently scrub them with a soft-bristled brush and mild dish soap to remove plaque and bacteria.