Dentures – Whiting, IN
Restore Your Smile to Its Former Glory
Extensive tooth loss is a problem that affects many people across the world. Your smile plays a crucial role in your ability to eat and speak, as well as how you present yourself to others; losing many teeth can take a significant toll on your self-image, mental health, and social life. Fortunately, our team at United Dental Centers of Whiting can help by providing you with a beautiful and comfortable set of customized dentures. Contact our office to learn more about how dentures can improve your appearance and your oral health.
Why Choose United Dental Centers of Whiting for Dentures?
- Experienced, Compassionate Dentists
- Comfortable and Friendly Office Environment
- Enjoy Having a Beautiful Smile Again
Who’s a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Virtually any patient with multiple missing teeth and healthy gums is a suitable candidate for dentures. During your initial consultation, our dentist will first inspect your mouth. If this exam uncovers any problems like tooth decay or gum disease, our dental team will take special care to resolve these issues so you can be on your way to enjoying a restored smile.
Effects of Missing Teeth
When there are gaps in your smile, it’s hard not to feel self-conscious whenever you speak or eat. Because of this, missing teeth can negatively impact your mental health and sense of confidence.
That’s not all – dental gaps can have an effect on your oral health and wellness, too. Circulation to the jawbone decreases near areas with missing teeth, gradually resulting in jawbone deterioration. Over time this can cause sagging skin and complications related to diminished jaw structure.
Replacing missing teeth with dentures in Whiting means restoring your smile aesthetics and overall confidence, as well as preserving your youthful features and good oral health.
What Qualifies You for Dentures?
As long as you need to replace several missing teeth and have a clean bill of oral health, you’re qualified to receive dentures. The treatment process is minimally invasive, making it quite accessible for most patients. Plus, even if you do have a condition like gum disease, our team can help you treat the issue so you can successfully restore your smile.
Alternative Tooth-Replacement Options
Though they are reliable and can be configured in a number of different ways, dentures aren’t for everyone. If you’re not sure whether this is your best-fit tooth replacement option, you may be more interested in:
- A dental bridge. Bridges are specifically designed to replace one or more teeth that are missing in a row. We’ll place a crown over the teeth on either end of your smile gap to support the replacements and keep them in place.
- Dental implants. A singular implant can fill a singular gap, or you can combine them with a bridge or denture for extra stability. Either way, dental implants are considered “the gold standard of tooth replacements.” We highly recommend them!
Types of Dentures
There are several types of dentures that can address different dental situations. Regardless of the form they take, modern dentures are incredibly comfortable and lifelike, meaning that patients often forget they’re wearing them, while casual observers don’t even notice them. After evaluating the state of your teeth and gums, our team will recommend one of the following types of dentures:
Partial Dentures
If you are missing a few teeth, you may be an excellent candidate for partial dentures. These appliances are designed to clasp to your real teeth, creating a sturdy hold while the gum-colored base and lifelike artificial teeth make them indistinguishable from the rest of your smile.
Full Dentures
Patients who are missing a complete arch of teeth will probably benefit best from full dentures. These appliances have bases made of acrylic resin and artificial teeth that look just like your original ones, and are held in place by suction, muscle control, denture adhesive, or a combination of these.
Implant Dentures
Implant dentures provide superior chewing power because they are held in place by state-of-the-art dental implants. Since these implants are surgically placed directly in the jawbone, they provide optimal stability while preventing unwanted shifting.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures are a time-tested solution to tooth loss that can restore a patient’s appearance and much of their chewing power. Just a few of the many benefits dentures provide include:
- Allowing you to chew most foods with ease.
- Cost-effective solution that can last for up to ten years with proper care.
- Maintaining your dentures is very easy; simply soak/cleanse them as needed using an approved denture cleanser.
- Dentures are individually made to meet a patient’s particular needs.
- Maintain the youthful shape of your face.
