At Infinite Smiles, in St. Louis MO, we provide a full range of dental care services and dental treatments. Our dentists offer children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, orthodontic, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry services.
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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.
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 Infinite Smiles 5430 Lemay Ferry Road, Suite 3 St. Louis, MO 63129 (314) 892-8853 www.InfiniteSmilesDental.com
Overdentures Prevent Dentures from
Slipping
If you have dentures that tilt, slip, or wander, you might prefer to
have the stability of implants. Overdentures are a recent
breakthrough in relieving this problem for denture wearers. With
this procedure, your bridge or denture is secured with a type of
implant that will give you the best fit and a great look. Once you
eliminate the problems of slippage and trapped food, you will have
more reason to smile with confidence.
Tired
of Dentures Slipping?
People who wear dentures will tell you that the worst part is having
their teeth slip, tilt, or slide while they’re eating. They have to
use denture adhesive to try to keep their teeth from moving around.
This is a major irritant for them. At Infinite Smiles, we can design
and fit natural-looking dentures that won't slip! This breakthrough
involves anchoring the denture plate so securely that you no longer
have to worry about the foods you eat or that your dentures might
shift or slip. If you are a denture wearer, be sure to ask us about
this. It will make your life so much easier.
A
Perfect Smile
Dental implants are the ideal choice in replacing missing teeth.
They restore stability for chewing a variety of foods as well as
recapturing a full and beautiful smile. They are anchored below your
gums and are secure in your mouth, unlike bridges or dentures, which
only sit on top of the gums. And because the implant does come
through the gums, it looks just like a real tooth. You can have
implants for just a few teeth or to replace dentures. Patients who
use implants instead of dentures will no longer have to worry about
slippage when eating or talking, and implants do not need to be
taken out at bedtime. After a surgeon has put a titanium post in
place, a customized, natural restoration will be made for you – one
that looks and functions just like a real tooth and will blend in
with the rest of your teeth.
Tired
of Dentures Slipping?