Dentures – what can they do for you?
If you have one or more missing teeth, or you think that some or all of your teeth are coming to the end of their life, then it may be that you need to consider a replacement. One of the traditional options for new teeth is dentures in Richmond someone at Sheen Dental can talk you through this solution and give you an idea of how they will fit into your life.
People choose dentures because they offer a swift and practical solution to the problem of missing teeth.
There are two types of dentures that you might consider – full or partial. If you need to have all of your top or bottom teeth removed, then you will have a full set made for that arch. These will be specially fitted to ensure that they fit snugly in your mouth. If you have just had teeth removed then your mouth will change shape as healing takes place and your dentures may need adjusting, but your dentist will monitor your progress carefully. If it is possible, you will be offered partial dentures to replace one or more missing teeth. These are attached to a plate in your mouth, which is made after careful measuring. This is often secured using your remaining teeth so they will need to be capable of supporting this.
In order to be fitted for dentures, you will need to have an impression of your teeth taken at Sheen Dental, Richmond. Dentures are coloured to give you a natural-looking set of teeth. This can be by matching the ones you still have in the case of partial dentures, or matching photographs of your smile, or a reasonable shade for your circumstances in the case of full dentures.
Once they are made, then away you go! You will get plenty of advice on use and care from one of our dentists in Richmond. Dentures do take some getting used to but, once you do, they should have great functionality, be comfortable and you should feel confident wearing them. If you do not for any reason then please let your dentist know and they can take a look – many common issues with dentures can be fixed with a good fit or some new advice!