Dentures

Nearly 41 million Americans wear dentures, making dentures one of the most popular treatment options for replacing missing teeth to restore a smile's form and function. 

What Are Dentures?

Dentures are prosthetic dental appliances that fit comfortably inside the mouth and are used to replace all (full dentures) or most (partial dentures) of a patient's missing teeth. 

There are several different types of full and partial dentures available including:

• Traditional dentures that are removed and cleaned each night
• Implant-supported dentures that are permanently fixed to a number of strategically placed dental implants in a patient's mouth
• Snap-on dentures or overdentures that are supported by dental implants but can be more easily removed

Are Dentures Right for You?

Dentures are commonly recommended for patients who are missing all or most of their teeth or patients who have severe oral health issues necessitating extensive tooth extractions and repair work. 

Dentures Aren't What They Used to Be: 5 Common Misconceptions About Wearing Dentures

Unfortunately, dentures have developed a bit of a bad reputation, but modern dentistry, dental treatment technology, and dental appliance manufacturing have improved greatly. However, there are still a lot of common misconceptions out there about dentures, what they look like, how they feel, and how they function.

1. Dentures Don't Look Real

High-quality dentures are custom-made to ensure a natural and attractive look. They're not only designed according to each patient's individual measurements and digital impressions for a perfect fit size-wise but they are also designed to complement your natural gum tissue and skin tone. 

2. Dentures Aren't Comfortable to Wear

With custom-design and manufacturing technology, dentures are designed to achieve a perfect and comfortable fit. Modern, traditional dentures should not slip around or feel clunky when worn. Plus, implant-supported dentures are securely fixed in the mouth to ensure a highly natural feel. 

3. You Have to Give Up Certain Foods With Dentures

With dentures that are properly made to fit right, you should be able to continue enjoying all of your favorite foods. 

4. Dentures Stain Easily

Dentures are actually less prone to staining than your natural teeth since they are made from stain-resistant materials. 

5. Dentures Make You Look Older

Since dentures replace missing teeth, restore the smile, and help to support the structure of a patient's jawbone, they can actually take years off of a person's appearance. 

Why Restore Your Smile With Dentures?

Smile restoration in general offers several benefits to patients including boosted confidence, easier eating and speaking, and a restored appearance. Choosing to restore your smile with dentures specifically offers the following benefits:

• Cost Effective - Dentures are often the most cost-effective option for replacing all or most of a patient's teeth. 
• Less Invasive - Whether you choose traditional dentures or implant-supported dentures, replacing missing teeth with dentures is a less-invasive treatment option that replaces teeth on a one-for-one basis with dental implants. 
• Preserve Remaining Teeth - If you have not lost all of your teeth, replacing your missing teeth with a partial denture can help support the health of your remaining natural teeth by preventing them from shifting and wearing unnaturally and by supporting the health of the jawbone.  
• Support Jawbone Health - Dentures – especially implant-supported dentures – help to stimulate the jawbone, triggering bone generation, keeping it healthy, and supporting its natural structure. 

How Much Do Dentures Cost?

Dentures are a highly cost-effective treatment option for replacing all or most of a patient's teeth. Exact costs vary depending on the extent of treatments needed (for example, if any tooth extractions are necessary to prepare the patient's mouth for dentures), the type of dentures chosen (full, partial, traditional, or implant-supported), and the patient's dental insurance coverage. 

If you are concerned about the cost of your smile restoration treatments, we welcome you to talk with our team about the costs you can expect and about the coverage included in your dental insurance policy. 

Are Dentures Right for You? Schedule a Consultation With Our Dentures Dentist in Katy, TX

If you're missing all or most of your teeth, then, depending on your personal needs and treatment preferences, dentures might be the right smile restoration option for you. 

If you've been searching for "dentures near me," then look no further than our experienced dental care team. We can evaluate your teeth, gums, and oral health and talk with you about all of your smile restoration options including full and partial dentures in addition to traditional and implant-supported dentures to help you determine the treatment option that's right for you. 

To learn more, we welcome you to contact our dental office to schedule an appointment with a dentures dentist in Katy, TX. 

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