Have you lost multiple teeth? Losing many, or all, of your teeth can lead to serious complications for both your smile and your overall health. To address multiple missing teeth, we may recommend a dental prosthetic. Which type of denture does your smile need? Should you wear a full, partial, or implant-retained?
Frequently Asked Questions About Dentures
Question: How does advanced tooth loss impact my oral health?
Answer: Losing multiple teeth can mean limiting what kinds of foods you can eat. As a result, you can experience a reduction in your nutritional intake. In addition, the remaining teeth may drift from their positions, leading to the onset of misalignment. Finally, the loss of jawbone density that follows tooth loss can cause patients to take on an aged appearance.
Question: When do you recommend partials?
Answer: A partial address advanced tooth loss for patients that don’t yet require a full prosthetic. The partial prosthetic consists of replacement teeth and a base made from acrylic. There are also metal clasps that attach to the natural teeth, anchoring the new ones in place.
Question: How do full dentures work?
Answer: A full prosthetic replaces all teeth on one or both arches. They are held in place with natural suction. The dentures are removable and we will provide detailed instructions for cleaning and maintaining your new teeth.
Question: Can they be fixed in place with dental implants?
Answer: Yes! Between six and eight implant posts will be inserted into the jaw. After the area heals, we can attach the prosthetic. The denture will be fixed and not removable. In addition, the implants will stimulate jawbone growth, preventing an aged appearance due to facial collapse. If you have any questions about our options for replacing missing teeth, then please contact our office today.
CONTACT YOUR ASTORIA, NY, DENTIST TODAY:
Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, a native New Yorker, has welcomed patients and families from in and around Astoria, NY(including Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and all surrounding communities) since opening his dental practice in 1991. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Leibowitz, call our office in Astoria today at 718-728-8320.
