Dentures – Moorestown, NJ
Your Chance For a New Smile
Dentures are a reliable tooth replacement solution that countless individuals have relied on to achieve a complete and healthy smile. Their ability to restore the look of natural teeth while also delivering improved bite force and confidence makes them a preferred option for those experiencing tooth loss. At Dr. Suzanne Land & Associates, our team of professionals is here to help you enjoy life with a new and improved smile, so if you’re ready to start the process, give us a call today.
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
If you have an incomplete upper or lower arch or are missing an entire row of teeth, there’s a high probability that you’ll be recommended for dentures. A consultation with a member of our team will determine your needs and which type of denture you can expect to receive. The sooner you undergo treatment, the greater your chances of avoiding more serious oral health issues later on (i.e., gum disease, decay, etc.).
The Effects of Missing Teeth
Whether you’re missing one tooth or all of your teeth, tooth loss can have a drastic impact on your overall health and wellness. Whenever you lose teeth, not only are you left with visible gaps in your arch, but the roots of those teeth have also left a space in the jawbone.
Over time, the lack of stimulation and blood flow to this empty space of the jaw bone can cause it to erode, causing your cheeks to look sunken or hollow. While traditional dentures don’t replace these missing roots of teeth, implant dentures do, allowing them to prevent this from occurring.
In addition to bone erosion, missing teeth can also affect your health by drastically minimizing the types of foods you eat as well as your self-confidence. These effects can impact your social life by making you less likely to go out with friends and family, as well as your nutritional intake.
What Qualifies You for Dentures?
The best candidate for dentures in Moorestown is a patient who is missing either most or all of their teeth along one or two arches. Because there are multiple different types of dentures, they can accommodate patients who have already sustained bone loss, are looking for a removable or permanent prosthetic, and those who want natural looking results.
If you want to learn whether you qualify for treatment, schedule a consultation with one of our experienced restorative dentists at Dr. Suzanne Land & Associates.
Alternative Tooth Replacement Options
If you don’t feel like a full or partial denture is the right option for you, and you decide you want results that will feel as permanent as they look, dental implants may be a better solution for you. This leading-edge treatment replaces both the roots of the missing teeth as well as the crowns, eliminating any slipping or shifting that may occur with traditional dentures. The added stability and permanence of this procedure makes it a top choice among our patients.
Types of Dentures
How many teeth you are missing will ultimately determine the type of denture that you need. At our dental office, we offer partial, full, and implant prosthetics, each of which is designed according to your specifications.
Partial Dentures
Using gum-colored acrylic as the base as well as a metal framework, artificial teeth are placed on top of the prosthetic in the areas where you are missing teeth. When placed within your mouth, it will work like a puzzle piece so that the gaps are filled, and the metal clasps will anchor to healthy abutment teeth.
Full Dentures
Full dentures are made from the same material but do not consist of metal clasps or clips. Instead, they stay in place with natural suction and denture adhesive. You’ll notice that your smile functions more naturally over time, allowing you to enjoy eating, speaking, and smiling once again.
Implant Dentures
Drastically different from full and partial dentures are those held in place by dental implants. Capable of lasting 30 years or more, implant dentures replace the complete root-to-crown structure while delivering continuous stimulation to the jawbone to avoid resorption. Not only are they permanent because they fuse with the bone, but they’re natural in appearance and function just like regular teeth.
Benefits of Dentures
You will be surprised by the many benefits you can expect to receive with dentures. No matter which type you move forward with, you’ll enjoy:
- The ability to eat the foods you love because of a stronger bite force
- A more natural appearance that helps to boost your confidence
- Improved oral and overall health
- Prosthetics that can last several years (full and partial dentures) or even a lifetime (implant dentures)
- Enhanced facial shape
- Clearer speech
- Prosthetics that are easy to maintain