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When you’re missing several or all of your teeth, even the most basic daily tasks can feel nearly impossible. Not only are you likely to feel insecure about the gaps in your grin, but you might have trouble eating your favorite foods and speaking with clarity.

By replacing your missing teeth with custom-made dentures in Creative Smiles Dental Care, you’ll be improving your long-term oral health as well as your overall quality of life. For a fast, affordable, and reliable tooth replacement, please call our team at Creative Smiles Dental Care today to learn more about dentures!
Dentures are custom-made replacements for multiple missing teeth, designed to restore your smile and improve everyday function. They help support facial structure and make eating and speaking easier.
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Why Choose us

Why Choose Creative Smiles Dental Care for Dentures?

  • Experienced, Caring Dentists Who Listen to Your Needs
  • Treatments Customized for Each Patient
  • State-of-the-Art Implant Dentures Placed & Restored In-House

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

If you have lost multiple teeth or even all of your teeth on one or both arches, you’re most likely a good candidate for dentures. Of course, we still recommend coming in for a consultation just to be sure. You’ll meet with your dentist in Creative Smiles Dental Care – either Dr. Sardhara or Dr. Malaviya – to have your mouth examined. We’ll determine which kind of denture is right for you. If we detect any untreated oral health concerns, like gum disease, then we’ll be sure to include treatment for that in your overall tooth replacement plan.

Types of Dentures

In addition to being a highly accessible way for patients to enjoy a full, beautiful smile again, dentures are also incredibly customizable. Each denture is designed to accommodate your unique needs and preferences. Here are the three types of dentures that we may recommend to you:

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures replace multiple teeth at specific locations along an arch. Using gum-colored acrylic and lifelike ceramic teeth, this prosthetic fits into place behind your remaining teeth using metal clasps. Partials complete your smile like the missing piece of a puzzle, to the point that it should be indistinguishable from your real teeth!

Full Dentures

Full dentures bring back an entire arch of lost teeth at the same time. While full dentures utilize the same materials as partials, they rely on natural suction rather than metal hooks to stay securely in place on the gums. For a bit of extra stability, denture adhesive can also be used.

Implant Dentures

A full or partial denture can be anchored onto a small number of dental implants for a more reliable, longer-lasting solution. These titanium posts are surgically inserted into your jaw, where they eventually fuse with the bone. This allows them to function like real tooth roots. As a result, implant dentures replenish more chewing power and feel more natural than conventional options.

The Benefits of Dentures

People have been replacing lost teeth with dentures for centuries, but modern dental technology has made today’s dentures more comfortable and reliable than ever before. Some of the benefits you can expect to reap with dentures include:
  • A restored biting force that makes it easier to enjoy a healthy, varied diet.
  • A cost-effective tooth loss solution.
  • A prosthetic that can last for five to ten years.
  • Easy cleaning and maintenance.
  • The confidence that comes with having a complete smile.

Denture FAQs

Dentures are an excellent tooth replacement option that can be lifechanging for those who have suffered from tooth loss in the past. Before moving forward in the process of getting dentures, you may still have some unanswered questions. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions we receive about dentures in Creative Smiles Dental Care. If you don’t see the information that you’re looking for below, just give us a call. Our team would be more than happy to answer your questions and get you started with an initial consultation.

Repairing a damaged tooth whenever possible is always preferable to replacing it. Tooth extractions of any kind will only ever be recommended if they are deemed absolutely necessary, like when a tooth is too damaged to save thanks to extensive decay, severe infection, or trauma that’s broken off most of the enamel. If all of the teeth in an arch are decayed or infected with gum disease, replacing them with dentures may be a viable option, but your dentist will always explore all of your options before making this recommendations.

Dentists will generally recommend that you take your dentures out at night when you go to bed. When you first get your dentures, you will typically be told to keep them in your mouth for 24 hours, including when you sleep. After this, you should be taking them out each evening. This is because wearing dentures restricts the circulation in your gums, leading to soft tissue irritation and potentially speeding up ridge resorption. Taking dentures out gives the gums a chance to recover and get the nutrients they need during the night. The dark, moist space beneath the dentures is also an ideal place for bacteria to thrive, so sleeping with dentures has been found to be associated with a higher risk of pneumonia. Ultimately, it’s best to take out your dentures while you sleep.

When you first get dentures, it will take time to get used to speaking with them because you’re so used to speaking with your natural teeth. The exact amount of time it will take varies from person to person, but generally speaking, the more you practice, the quicker you will adjust. Try reading out loud to yourself and repeating difficult-to-pronounce words. Speak slowly at first, as fast speech can come out muffled if you’re not used to talking with your new restoration.

When you lose your teeth, your facial muscles will begin to sag over time, and this can give your face a sunken appearance. Getting dentures will mean providing support to facial muscles that have collapsed. Ill-fitting dentures may not give your facial muscles the support they need, so if you feel that your dentures aren’t fitting properly, give our office a call so we can help.

Toothaches

Is my toothache a dental emergency? While not every toothache is considered a dental emergency, you’ll want to still visit our team just in case. This could sometimes be an indication that something is wrong with your smile. A toothache will qualify as an emergency if you experience the following:

How you should handle a toothache: You should first give us a call so that we understand the situation and can schedule an appointment. Afterward, try flossing around the pained tooth to remove any bothersome debris. Rinse your mouth with saltwater to alleviate inflammation and fight off infection. Place a cold compress on the outside of your mouth to reduce discomfort and swelling. Take over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen. Avoid using aspirin directly on your gums or teeth.

How we treat toothaches: Your treatment will depend on the root cause of your toothache. If it’s due to periodontal infection, then we’ll likely provide gum disease therapy. If your discomfort is due to an infection, then we can perform a root canal to save your tooth. But if it’s beyond repair, then our team may consider extracting it to preserve your oral health. We’ll be sure to assess your situation and determine the best way to relieve your pain and save your smile.

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Chipped Tooth

Is a chipped tooth a dental emergency? Most chipped teeth don’t require immediate attention. However, you’ll still want to get it treated as soon as you can since a damaged tooth will be more vulnerable to future injury and infection later on.

How you should handle a chipped tooth: Try rinsing with warm water to clear out any tiny pieces of the tooth from your mouth. This way you can keep the area clean and bacteria-free. Avoid using the chipped tooth for biting or chewing anything. Feel free to cover it up with dental wax or sugarless gum if it feels sensitive.

How we treat chipped teeth: Although a chipped tooth may seem unsettling at first, it’s quite simple to treat. In most cases, we can easily repair and improve your condition with dental bonding. But if a front tooth is chipped and you’re worried about your appearance, you can consider getting veneers for a more comprehensive and longer-lasting solution.

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Cracked Tooth

Is a cracked tooth a dental emergency? A cracked tooth is typically considered a dental emergency, as it will be more vulnerable to further damage, bacteria, and infection. However, if the injury is minor, then it may be able to wait a few days to get treated if necessary. That said, remember that very small cracks in your smile can be difficult to notice. If you experience any sensitivity or pain while chewing, especially after taking a blow to the face, then you might have a hidden crack that’ll require treatment.

How you should handle a cracked tooth: Firstly, gently rinse your mouth with water to remove any broken fragments of the tooth, clearing away bacteria in the process. Try covering up your tooth with dental wax or sugar-free gum if it feels sensitive. Keep away from chewing on that side of your mouth until you can see us.

How we treat cracked teeth: If the crack in your tooth is small, then we may be able to simply repair it with dental bonding. For more severe cracks, you may require protecting and strengthening it with a dental crown. In rare cases, a tooth that is beyond repair may need to be extracted and replaced altogether.

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