Dentures – White Marsh, MD
Completing Your Smile With Lifelike Prosthetics
For those who are missing some, most, or all of their pearly whites, dentures are one of the most popular and reliable options for rebuilding smiles. With these natural-looking and durable prosthetics, you’ll be able to regain most of your bite while enjoying the perks of having all of your teeth, such as talking fluently and smiling proudly! Our team prioritizes accurate treatments and we customize your new smile to match your unique needs. Read on to learn more about dentures or call our office to schedule your initial consultation.
Why Choose Dental Designs of Maryland for Dentures?
- Custom & Long-Lasting Dental Materials
- Financing Offered & Discount Membership Plan Available
- In-Office Dental Implant Placement & Restoration
Who's a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Dentures are a tried-and-true solution for patients who are missing most or all of their teeth. Of course, our team will need to confirm that you’re a good candidate during your consultation. Until this visit, you can read on to learn more, including the negative effects of tooth loss and the qualities that we look for in a good dentures candidate.
Effects of Missing Teeth
Unfortunately, tooth loss can lead to several issues, including:
- A Restricted Diet – The reduced bite strength that comes with tooth loss often leaves patients with one choice: to eat the same soft, bland foods on repeat. Not only is this boring, but it also makes it difficult to get the essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that your body needs.
- Dental Drift – Dental drift is when the teeth surrounding the gap in your smile begin to move. Unfortunately, this can lead to several issues, including premature wear.
- Difficulty Enunciating Clearly – To form words, your tongue makes a series of distinct movements against the back of your teeth. So, you can see why it would be difficult to enunciate clearly if you have considerable gaps in your smile!
- Low Self-Esteem – Whether you are missing several teeth in a row or an entire arch, you know first-hand how difficult it can be to smile confidently.
What Qualifies You for Dentures?
If you are interested in finding out if you’re a good candidate for dentures, then we recommend scheduling a consultation with our team at Dental Designs of Maryland. During this visit, we will complete a comprehensive oral exam to make sure you’re free of any underlying issues, including gum disease. That way, there won’t be complications later on. If we determine that this tried-and-true tooth-replacement solution is ideal for you, then we will begin developing a treatment plan to help rebuild your smile while meeting your specific dental needs.
Alternative Tooth-Replacement Options
Of course, dentures aren’t the only way we can rebuild the strength of your bite and the appearance of your smile. At our White Marsh dental office, we also offer:
- Dental Bridges – This tooth-replacement solution is ideal for patients who are missing one tooth or up to four teeth in a row. If we decide together that this is the best option, then we will secure the prosthetic tooth or teeth in place with two dental crowns.
- Dental Implants – Largely considered the gold standard in tooth replacement, dental implants can replace any number of missing teeth. They are also self-supporting, help prevent bone loss, and can last for over 30 years with proper care.
If you are interested in exploring the smile-rebuilding solutions that we offer more in-depth, then get in touch with us! That way, we can learn more about your unique dental needs and goals before helping you decide the best way to proceed.
Types of Dentures
To rebuild your smile, we offer several types of dentures to get the job done. We will discuss your options during your initial visit. Until then, here’s what you can expect from the different types of prosthetics:
Partial Dentures
These kinds of dentures are usually designed to provide a gum-colored base while replacing several missing teeth, sometimes in different locations of a patient’s dental arch. Like a puzzle piece, partial dentures fit neatly in place via clips of brackets that attach to nearby natural teeth, offering a convenient tooth replacement.
Full Dentures
A full denture consists of a base and artificial teeth that are meant to replace your entire dental arch of missing teeth. Instead of using brackets to clasp your teeth, the base is supported via natural suction on the gum line. You can consult our team about denture adhesives if you require assistance in keeping your prosthetics in place as you get used to wearing them. Full dentures are also removable and will need to be removed for both cleaning and while you sleep.
Implant Dentures
Instead of relying on your gums or natural teeth, we can place dental implants into your jawbone to support your dentures. By utilizing metal posts as new tooth roots, you’ll be able to enjoy stronger and longer-lasting results, which can also help you regain about 80% or more of your natural biting power. With proper care, your implant dentures can last decades.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures offer a wide range of advantages for rebuilding your smile, including:
- Improved biting power
- Boosts confidence
- Expand your diet
- Natural-looking and durable materials
- Simple cleaning
- Prevents dental shifting
- Can last a decade or so with proper care