Dentures – Vancouver, WA
The Tried-and-True Solution for Tooth Loss
Significant tooth loss can detract from your daily quality of life as tasks that were once considered routine, like eating, speaking, and smiling confidently, become much more challenging.
Regardless of how many teeth went missing, Dr. Kelly and the rest of our compassionate team can provide a lifelike set of dentures, the tried-and-true solution for tooth loss, to improve your mouth’s function and appearance. Continue reading to learn more about these versatile restorations, and feel free to contact the office with any additional questions.
Why Choose Salmon Creek Complete Dentistry for Dentures?
- Advanced 3D Digital Impressions
- Customizable, Lifelike Materials
- Dental Insurance and Flexible Financing Accepted
Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Although potentially anyone missing several or all of their teeth might benefit from a one-of-a-kind set of dentures, that doesn’t mean this service is automatically the best way to meet everyone’s unique needs. You must consult Dr. Kelly before proceeding so he can examine your dental condition and devise a treatment plan based on his findings.
For example, you must have healthy connective tissues for dentures to be successful, so we’ll need to treat any pre-existing gum disease that might interfere. Some patients might also require other preliminary services, such as extracting remaining teeth to ensure complete dentures fit correctly.
Types of Dentures
Once our team verifies that this is the best way to rebuild your smile, we’ll recommend one of the following options based on your condition and the number of missing teeth:
Partial Dentures
These are ideal for those missing several teeth sporadically throughout their arches and are made from a gum-colored acrylic base containing metallic clips that attach to healthy ones in your mouth throughout the day. These contain the necessary number of pontics (artificial teeth), usually made of ceramic and customized to match your natural enamel, to close the gaps in your grin.
Full Dentures
These restorations also have a customizable, gum-colored acrylic base and contain replacement teeth usually made from resilient porcelain, but they are intended to replace complete arches. They rely on a firm suction against your gums to remain in place throughout the day, so you must have sufficiently healthy connective tissues.
Implant Dentures
This is the only option that involves placing anywhere from two to eight dental implant posts directly into your jaw. Once they fuse with the bone to become a more permanent part of your mouth, our team can provide a specially designed set of teeth to anchor to them. These can be permanent or removable, depending on your circumstances, though either option offers a more reliable and long-lasting solution for tooth loss.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures are carefully designed to look, fit, and feel as lifelike as possible, and can provide the following advantages:
- Better bite force. This can return a portion of your original chewing power so that you can more easily enjoy wholesome foods to support your oral and general well-being.
- Improved enunciation. Many patients can overcome changes to their speech patterns, like a lisp or slur, once they fully acclimate to their new dentures.
- Enhanced appearance. The beautiful, resilient materials used to make your new teeth are crafted to resemble your natural enamel and gums, boosting your confidence.
- Cost-effective treatment. These prosthetics often cost less up front than alternatives, such as dental bridges or implants.
- Versatile solution. We can provide a beautiful restoration to rebuild your smile regardless of how many teeth went missing.