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Dentures are a replacement for missing teeth that can be removed and put back into your mouth as you please. Depending on each individual patient case, they may receive full or partial dentures. Full dentures are used when all of the natural teeth are removed from the mouth and replaced with a full set of dentures. There are two types of full dentures.
- Conventional Full Dentures - This is when all the teeth are removed and the tissue is given time to heal before the dentures are placed. It could take a few months for the gum tissue to heal completely, and during this time you will be without teeth.
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- Immediate Full Dentures - Prior to having your teeth removed, your dentist takes measurements and has dentures fitted for your mouth. After removing the teeth, the dentures are immediately placed in your mouth. The benefit is that you do not have to spend any time without teeth. You will, however, need to have a follow up visit to refit your dentures because the jaw bone will slightly change shape as your mouth heels. The dentures will need to be tightened after the jaw bone has healed.
- Partial dentures are another option when not all of your teeth need to be removed. This is similar to a bridge, but it is not a permanent fixture in your mouth.
- Dentures can be a great option for many people. Plaqued with rotten, decayed, missing teeth, a full denture or partial denture is a great treatment option.
- Dentures can provide the following benefits:
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- 1. Regain your smile. Your esthetic appearance will be improved and you will no longer be self-conscious because of prior missing, broken or decayed teeth.
- 2. Dentures allow speaking to be much easier.
- 3. Dentures provide for better chewing of food as well as proper digestion.
- 4. Dentures help support and restore facial muscles. Without dentures, facial muscles sag, wrinkles appear and lips shrink.
- IF YOU HAVE A LOOSE, ILL-FITTING DENTURE OR PARTIAL, CALL DR. MECLOSKY AT 937-748-9240 TO DISCUSS YOUR TREATMENT OPTIONS.
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Many times your existing denture and/or partial can be repaired or adjusted without the need for a new appliance.
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