When you have lost the majority of your natural teeth, or possibly all of them, then you need to seek tooth replacement. With a full set of dentures, we can return your smile to full function, beauty, and health. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist discusses how we design and craft your custom full dentures.
The Causes of Total Tooth Loss
Edentulism, or total tooth loss, can lead to major issues with your quality of life. You could lose the majority of your smile to a serious injury, but in most cases, this is related to periodontal disease, as the advanced stage known as periodontitis can cause adult tooth loss. When you are missing most of your teeth, this severely limits your meal options and your nutritional intake. You could struggle with clear speech too, and may simply feel uncomfortable in social situations. To help restore function to your smile and improve your self-confidence, our team could offer a full set of dentures!
Creating Your Complete Denture
To get started, we will carefully examine your smile to understand the causes of your tooth loss and to decide whether we need to treat any underlying oral health concerns. We may need to extract the last remaining teeth to pave the way for your prosthetics. We then gather detailed images and measurements of your smile with advanced digital imaging technology, using the information in a lab setting to design and craft the dentures. The prosthetic will contain a complete row of new teeth set in an acrylic base, a base that is designed to look like gum tissue. The teeth will be constructed from materials like ceramic, which not only look natural, but can handle daily bite forces and pressures.
Securing a New Smile
When your new set of dentures are ready, they will be held in place with suction or the assistance of a special adhesive. On average, these tend to last about 5 to 10 years before they need to be replaced as your jaw ridge changes shape. We will provide detailed instructions for soaking and cleaning them to keep them strong and intact. If you have lost most of your smile, don’t hide from the world. Instead, talk to our team about creating a custom set of prosthetics to restore function and beauty to your smile. If you have any questions about tooth replacement, or if you want to schedule your first visit of 2025, then contact our team today.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A FULL SMILE
We want to help you enjoy a full smile and your favorite foods, so see us if you have lost teeth. You can schedule an appointment by calling our office in Astoria, NY at 718-728-8320.
