Many of our patients in Alta Loma, CA choose dentures as a convenient and cost-effective way to replace their missing teeth. Available as both full and partial devices, dentures can effectively give patients their smile back when decay, infection or trauma has led to multiple teeth being extracted.
There are two types of full dentures: conventional and immediate. Conventional full dentures are used after all of a patient’s teeth are removed, but only once the gum tissue has healed for a few months. During that healing time, the patient would have no teeth in place. Immediate full dentures are more popular since patients do not have to be toothless for any period of time. For this type, Dr. Michael Kim takes measurements of your mouth prior to removing the teeth. Then when the teeth are removed at the next appointment, the dentures are immediately placed in your mouth. With this method, a follow-up visit is required so that the dentures can be refitted and tightened since the jawbone changes shape slightly as it heals with no teeth.
Partial dentures are an option for those who do not need all their teeth removed. This type is very similar to bridges, except they are removable instead of permanent.
Whichever dentures our patients choose, the device takes some time getting used to, but as you practice, eating and speaking will get easier. Even though they are not real teeth, dentures should still be cared for as if they were. To ensure your dentures last, be sure to brush them before removal and place them in room temperature water or cleaning solution overnight.
To find out if dentures are the right choice for you, schedule an appointment Alta Loma Dental Care by calling (909) 987-6268. For more information, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com.
