Dentures

Below is an excerpt from an article found on MouthHealthy.org.

Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If youíve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury, replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Thatís because dentures make it easier to eat and speak better than you could without teethóthings that people often take for granted.

When you lose all of your teeth, facial muscles can sag, making you look older. Dentures can help fill out the appearance of your face and profile. They can be made to closely resemble your natural teeth so that your appearance does not change much. Dentures may even improve the look of your smile.

Types of dentures:

• Conventional. This full removable denture is made and placed in your mouth after the remaining teeth are removed and tissues have healed, which may take several months.
• Immediate. This removable denture is inserted on the same day that the remaining teeth are removed. Your dentist will take measurements and make models of your jaw during a preliminary visit. You donít have to be without teeth during the healing period, but may need to have the denture relined or remade after your jaw has healed.
• Overdenture. Sometimes some of your teeth can be saved to preserve your jawbone and provide stability and support for the denture. An overdenture fits over a small number of remaining natural teeth after they have been prepared by your dentist. Implants can serve the same function, too.

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• Like your teeth, your dentures should be brushed daily to remove food particles and plaque. Brushing also can help keep the teeth from staining.

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Great Ways to Improve Your Smile # 6

Implants
Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth. Surgically placed in the upper or lower jaw, they function as a sturdy anchor for replacement teeth. Made of titanium and other materials, implants are designed to hold restorations like crowns or bridges blend in with your other teeth, and are a long-term option for restoring your smile. 

The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org

Dental Group of Meriden-Wallingford
298 Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: (203) 235-5588
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Dental Implants Dentistry

Dental Implants for a Perfect Smile
The best replacements for lost teeth are dental implants. In the front of the mouth, where they are most visible, to the back, where you need stable teeth to chew any food, implants can help you recapture a beautiful and healthy smile. Bridges and dentures sit on top of the gums, but because dental implants are placed under the gums and into the jaw bone, they come up through the gums just like your original teeth. For patients who are qualified candidates, implants can be used to replace any number of lost teeth. You could completely replace your dentures with solid teeth that are placed permanently. After an oral surgeon places a titanium post, our doctors will custom-create natural-looking restorations to place on top. These will match the rest of your teeth, function just like the originals, and be impossible for anyone to detect! Dental implants may also be used to “lock in” dentures. Get the smile you deserve – permanently!

Unique Solutions for Denture Patients
Are you tired of slipping dentures? By anchoring a custom-designed denture very securely, we can offer you natural-looking dentures that won’t move around! Stop worrying about what you can eat at every meal, or being embarrassed by shifting dentures. Don’t hesitate to ask us about this fantastic solution!

Dental Group of Meriden-Wallingford
298 Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: (203) 235-5588
DentalGroupCT.com