Dentures and Partial Dentures in West Bend

What Are Dentures?

Dentures are artificial teeth that hide the fact that you are missing teeth. There are different types of dentures. They all keep your face from looking sunken despite missing your natural teeth and they also allow you to eat and speak with confidence. Dentures let you smile more naturally with replacement teeth, instead of hiding your smile with your hand.

Are There Different Types of Affordable, Quality Dentures?

There are many options for dentures. You could get a full or partial denture, a flexible one, or an implant-supported denture. Your dentist is the best person to ask about which one is right for you. Call for a consultation to learn more about your options.

What Is a Full Denture?

A full denture replaces all of your top or bottom teeth. It can either be removable or permanent, depending on what you need.

What Is a a Partial Denture?

A partial denture replaces some of your upper or lower teeth. It can either be fixed or removable.

What Are Flexible Dentures?

A flexible denture is made of a thin thermoplastic, which is more comfortable than a hard acrylic full or partial denture. There are both pros and cons to these types of dentures. The pros include being affordability and comfortability. The cons include the denture needing to be replaced every few years and they may move during normal activities. You may hear them referred to as an instant smile.

What Are Implant-Supported Dentures?

A traditional denture sits on your gums. An implant-supported denture rests on implants inserted into the jawbone. You can have a fixed, implant-supported denture or one that is removable to clean. Both types are stable and will not slip inside your mouth. The implants also keep your jawbone from deteriorating, which causes your mouth to look sunken and ages you. Schedule a consultation and one of our dentists can explain the advantages and disadvantages of an implant supported denture.

Can You Explain the All-on-4® Denture Treatment Concept?

All-on-4® Dentures use four Nobel Biocare dental implants to hold a denture. Two of the implants are placed at an angle for added strength. It is a permanent denture that is ideal four people that have bone loss from having missing teeth for a long time. The denture looks very natural. If you follow the oral care plan recommended by your dentist, the All-on-4® Denture will last up to 25 years.

How Much Do Dentures Cost?

Your cost will depend on several factors, but most importantly, what type of denture you choose. Your dentist can explain the cost of each one and go over whether you need any work beforehand work, such as extractions. It's possible your dental insurance plan may pay part of the cost, but many do not pay for existing conditions, such as replacing teeth lost before the policy started. Schedule a consultation today with one of our dentists and find out how affordable, quality dentures can help you get your smile back.

What Is It Like to Get Dentures?

It depends on what denture you choose. With a traditional full or partial denture, you'll have an impression made, so the dental lab can make you a custom denture. If you choose an implant-supported denture, you'll need the implants placed first. In some cases, a patient will need diseased or decayed teeth pulled first. This will all be determined by you and your dentist after your consultation.

Why Should I Consider a Soft Denture Reline?

When you have a full denture, you may notice it does not fit the same after a few years. Your mouth changes and now you may experience sore spots. You don't need a new denture, just a reline. Your dentist can make your full denture fit perfectly again and it will feel soft and sponge-like against your palate.

Schedule a Consultation in West Bend Today

If you need dentures in West Bend, please call us. We'll explain your options and help you make a choice that is right for you. There is no time like the present to start exploring your options. We want you to be able to smile with confidence once again.