We recently talked about how minor tooth loss can be treated with a lifelike and durable dental bridge. But what if your tooth loss is too severe to be treated with a bridge? In these situations, you may need a set of custom dentures. In today’s blog, your Seattle, WA, dentist talks about our removable and implant-secured dentures!
The Causes and Impacts of Tooth Loss
Tooth loss could occur due to factors like advanced tooth decay or infection, or possibly due to an injury to the face or jaw. The most common cause of adult tooth loss is the periodontitis stage of gum disease. When you lose teeth, the gaps mean that remaining teeth could drift from position to cause misalignment. Major tooth loss could limit your meal options and make clear speech difficult. You could also develop an aged appearance as the jaw gradually weakens and breaks down over time, which occurs due to the body suspend these nutrients after registering the loss of a tooth root. To avoid these concerns and smile with confidence, you need a set of custom-made dentures.
Removable Dentures
Removable dentures are the kind that are removed for soaking and cleaning regularly. These tend to last about five to ten years, requiring replacement as the jaw ridge changes shape. With a partial, we have a prosthetic with ceramic teeth inserted into an acrylic base that looks like gum tissue. The teeth are designed to fit in the multiple gaps spread out across your smile, and a metal clasp helps keep them in place.
A full replaces every tooth on one or both arches, with a complete row of ceramic teeth placed in an acrylic base. Suction or the assistance of an adhesive helps keep these in place. Both options are custom-made to ensure an attractive appearance and a comfortable fit, so you can enjoy a full and functional smile again.
Support with Dental Implants
Our team could also secure full or partial prosthetics with dental implants. These are biocompatible titanium posts that are inserted into the jawbone, where they act as new roots and stimulate the growth of the jawbone to prevent changes to your jaw ridge. As a result, these can stay in place for decades to come, possibly a lifetime! If you have any questions about our removable or implant supported dentures, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy a full and beautiful smile again!
Schedule Your Tooth Replacement with Our Team Today
We want to help you enjoy a complete smile and avoid impacts on your overall health. Schedule a consultation with Hygge Laser Dentistry in Seattle, WA at (206)789-2555 to learn more about addressing tooth loss.
