Dentures – Temple, TX
A Traditional Way to Recover Your Smile
Despite modern advances in oral care, tooth loss is still a common issue. As many as 120 million Americans today have lost at least one of their permanent teeth. For this and other reasons, we at Dr. Fossum’s office provide quality dentures in the Temple area. These traditional tooth replacements can bring back your whole grin, boosting its health in the process. Read on to learn more about them, or book a consultation with us soon!
Why Choose Richard Fossum, DDS for Dentures?
- Two Dentists with Far-Reaching Skill Sets
- Customized Treatment Results
- A Dental Team That Puts Patients First
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
It doesn’t take much to qualify for dentures, as most healthy adults with missing teeth can get them. That said, not every patient who’s suffered tooth loss is well-suited for the treatment. Someone may get better results with a different restoration if they still have teeth along an arch. Meanwhile, another person may have weak gums or jaws that can’t support a denture.
Given these facts, please consult our dentists before committing to dentures. They’ll give you a close oral exam to see if the restorations suit you. From there, they can draft a custom treatment plan tailored to your smile and its unique needs.
Types of Dentures
Our office may suggest one of three different dentures after your consultation. These three types are:
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures (per their name) only replace a few teeth. Made of acrylic and metal frameworks, they rest on your gums and hold artificial teeth that blend with your smile. Each one also uses suction force or clasps to stay secure in your mouth, providing a lifelike smile as a result.
Full Dentures
Unlike a partial kind, a full denture replaces an entire arch at once. That means it only uses suction force (without clasps) to remain secure and doesn’t alter your remaining teeth. However, the device still uses the same basic materials as a normal partial denture. Its base relies on gum-colored acrylic, while its artificial teeth are made from porcelain or ceramic.
Implant Dentures
If you want permanent or lasting results, you may want to try implant dentures. These kinds rely on dental implants – metal posts that slowly fuse with your jaw’s bone tissue. By doing so, any given implant denture should remain secure over time; it won’t slip or fall like others can. The final restoration will also keep your jawbone strong and prevent facial collapse.
The Benefits of Dentures
By getting dentures in Temple, you’ll enjoy benefits like:
- A Beautiful Smile – Modern dentures use quality materials to restore smiles with lifelike and realistic teeth. Each one can blend seamlessly with your grin and look natural.
- Confidence Boost – Since they “fill in” your smile’s gaps, dentures will likely boost your confidence. You’ll feel more self-assured in your looks, speech, eating ability, etc.
- A Better Diet – By helping you chew, dentures let you eat a wider variety of foods. The final result is a large improvement in your nutrition.
- Cost-Effectiveness – Compared to dental bridges or implants, dentures cost less but work very well. They tend to be ideal for patients on tight budgets.