Dentures

If you believe dentures are a good option for your personal oral health, your first step is to determine which type of denture is the best fit. At Cypress Family Dental, we offer the best, most affordable dentures in the area in a variety of ways. Whether you need partial dentures, implant-supported dentures, or just denture repair, we can get you what you need.

A traditional denture is made after all teeth have been removed and the gums have healed. An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after the teeth are extracted and the tissues are allowed to heal while wearing the denture. An upper denture has flesh-colored acrylic that covers the palate (roof of the mouth). A lower denture is shaped like a horseshoe to leave room for the tongue. The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain, or a combination thereof. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over endodontically treated teeth and can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit.

A bridge is a device used to replace missing teeth that attaches artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth, called abutment teeth. They can either be permanently attached or you might choose to go for a removable option. Fixed permanent bridges are applied by placing crowns on the abutment teeth or by bonding the artificial teeth directly to the abutment teeth. On the other hand, removable bridges are attached to the teeth with clasps or precision attachments. Bridges can be constructed from precious alloys like gold, non-precious alloys like porcelain, or a combination of these. If you choose a non-precious alloy like porcelain, your dentist will bond it to either a precious or non-precious metal.

Caring for your dental bridge is important, yet simple. You need to maintain a strict daily routine that consists of brushing and flossing so you can keep the bridge and surrounding teeth clean. This is of critical importance as the bridge relies on the neighboring teeth for support.

There are several reasons why you might choose a bridge, however, they are typically associated with oral functionality and appearance. The loss of a back tooth may cause your mouth to sink and your face to look older. Missing teeth can cause speech disorders as they are used to make many of the sounds we use to speak clearly. A bridge will support your lips and cheeks, preventing these factors from occurring.

Oral health is the most important reason why a bridge is often recommended. Teeth were designed to complement each other. When you miss one or more teeth, this places unusual stress on the gums and other oral tissues when teeth are missing. This causes several potentially harmful disorders, including an increased risk of gum disease.