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Dentures – Pacoima, CA
Replacing Multiple Teeth with Full and Partial Dentures
Did you know that more than 36 million Americans are missing all of their teeth? It goes without saying that a lack of teeth can make eating, speaking, and smiling extremely difficult. Luckily, with dentures in Pacoima, you can replace all of your missing teeth at once with a single natural-looking dental prosthetic! Are you thinking that you might need dentures in the near future? Reach out to our team at A New Smile today to set up a consultation.
Why Choose A New Smile for Dentures?
- Long-Lasting, Lifelike Full and Partial Dentures
- Dental Implants Placed and Restored In-House
- Known for Excellent Customer Service
Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Most adults who are missing several teeth or an entire arch of teeth are considered potential candidates for dentures. The best way to determine whether or not it’s the best choice for you is to schedule an exam with one of our dental experts. Oral health issues like cavities and gum disease will need to be addressed before you can receive your dentures. We’ll put together a treatment plan that takes your unique needs into account so that you can ultimately enjoy a complete smile without complications.
Types of Dentures
There are three main types of dentures: partial dentures, full dentures, and implant dentures. Each one has advantages to consider; the kind we recommend will be based on your situation.
Partial Dentures
A partial denture is used to fill in the gaps in your smile when you still have plenty of natural teeth worth saving. The prosthetic consists of a gum-colored base and artificial teeth that have been shaded to match the rest of your grin. It’s held in place with a metal clasp attached to your natural teeth.
Full Dentures
When you’ve lost most or all of the teeth in a single arch, you can use a full denture to replace them all at once. Full dentures are made out of the same natural-looking materials as partial dentures, but they don’t have a metal clasp; instead, they rely on natural suction to stay on your gums.
Implant Dentures
An implant denture is a full or partial denture that has been anchored to a number of dental implant posts. Dental implants join with your jawbone to act as new tooth roots; this will give your new smile extra stability and chewing power, and it eliminates the risk of your teeth slipping at awkward moments.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures have been around in one form or another for centuries. Today, they remain a popular option for replacing multiple teeth, and there are several important reasons why:
- They restore your bite and allow you to comfortably eat many different kinds of foods again.
- They can be personalized for your mouth to fit as comfortably as possible.
- They can last 10 years or more if you take good care of them.
- They provide a cost-effective way to replace several teeth at once.
Dentures FAQs
Do dentures break easily?
Dentures are incredibly durable, but they are not invincible and can be compromised if abused or exposed to too much force. The most common reason for dentures to suddenly break is for them to be dropped when the patient removes or reinserts them, and the most severe form of damage a denture can endure is to be broken in half. They can also break due to tiny defects in the base, the stress of repeated use, or a poor fit that prevents them from aligning properly during the chewing process. Traditional dentures that receive the best care can usually last five to seven years, but implant dentures can usually last much longer than that.
What should you do if your dentures break?
The most serious complication a full denture can develop is “prosthesis fracture,” meaning that the device breaks in half, and this issue is more common among top dentures than bottom ones. We may be able to repair a broken denture depending on how severely it is broken, so contact our office in Pacoima as soon as you notice signs of damage. We can often address chips or cracks by applying composite resin or adjust a poorly fitting appliance by sending it to a trusted lab for relining. However, a denture that cannot be saved will have to be replaced.
Can dentures become ill-fitting?
Each denture is completely customized to address the patient’s needs, so your appliance should fit quite well after you adjust to wearing it. However, dentures can lose their fit over time due to the wear and tear of frequent use or the way the mouth changes shape due to jawbone atrophy. Continuing to wear an ill-fitting denture can lead to oral health issues like gum irritation, soft tissue infections, bad breath, and trouble speaking and eating, so please contact the team at A New Smile if you find you cannot wear your appliance comfortably. While adhesive products may help you wear your dentures comfortably between adjustments, it will eventually be necessary to reline or replace your appliance.
Can I sleep with my dentures?
Your mouth will need to spend at least eight hours every day without wearing your dentures so it can rest and clean itself, and it’s important to soak your appliance in cool or lukewarm water or an approved soaking solution when not wearing it. Neglecting to give your mouth this time without your dentures can disrupt circulation and lead to oral infections, gum and jawbone erosion, bad breath, and potentially dangerous secondary infections like pneumonia. Most patients remove and soak their dentures before they go to bed so their mouths can rest while they sleep and they can reinsert their appliances first thing in the morning. Always remember to thoroughly rinse your dentures before reinserting them to prevent harsh cleaning agents from being placed in the mouth.