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Modern Dentures: Are They a Good Fit for You?
Losing permanent teeth can be difficult. The repercussions can alter your lifestyle or even lower your quality of life. Replacing lost teeth sooner can help you return to your normal life faster. Modern dentures offer many people a quick, effective solution to restoring their smile. Noblesville, Indiana, residents can seek denture treatment from Dr. Robert L. Holloway, DDS. Dr. Holloway and our team answer common questions about dentures for missing teeth to help you decide if they fit you.
What are dentures?
Dentures are dental devices that can restore some or all of your real teeth when they go missing. They consist of artificial teeth attached to a gum-colored acrylic base. High-quality dentures can naturally enhance your smile, improve your chewing ability, and boost your confidence and self-esteem.
Why should I choose dentures for missing teeth?
Today’s dentures are more productive, comfortable, and natural-looking than ever and can help improve the quality of your life. If you’ve been living with tooth loss for some time, you will notice the positive impact that dentures can have on your eating, speaking, appearance, and social interactions. Traditional full or partial dentures will allow you to eat a varied diet and provide facial and jaw support to improve your appearance. You can also get dentures rather quickly to avoid delays in making your smile whole and healthy again.
What are the different types of dentures?
Dentures can be divided into three types:
- Traditional complete dentures – are used to replace all of your teeth and are held in place by suction and dental adhesives.
- Partial dentures – used to replace multiple teeth in a row and supported by metal clasps attached to adjacent healthy teeth
- Implant-supported dentures – can replace an entire arch or all of your teeth using implants for support.
How long does it take to get used to wearing dentures?
It can take up to six weeks to get used to wearing traditional complete dentures as your mouth has to adjust to the appliance. Dr. Holloway and our team will customize your device to the contour of your gums and jaw to help ease the adjustment period. Most people adjust to partial dentures quickly.
How do I care for dentures?
Dentures like natural teeth can be brushed using a soft bristle toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste. Brushing removes plaque, food, and debris to keep your dentures clean. At night, you can soak your dentures in denture solution to help them retain their shape and appearance.
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How long do dentures last?
Dentures can last an average of 5 to 10 years before needing an upgrade. During routine dental exams, Dr. Holloway will check your dentures thoroughly to ensure they’re working as they should.
Where can I get quality dentures for missing teeth near me?
You can contact Dr. Robert Holloway, your go-to dentist for dentures in the Noblesville, IN, area, at (317) 672-0950 to schedule a consultation for denture treatment.