What Are Dentures & Partials?
At Life Smiles Dental Studio San Antonio, we understand that missing teeth can impact your confidence and ability to chew comfortably. Dentures and partials offer a reliable and effective solution to restore your smile and oral function.
Dentures & partials are removable replacements for all your natural teeth in either your upper or lower jaw or both. They are typically made from acrylic resin and may have a metal framework for added stability.
Benefits of Dentures & Partials
- Restored Smile: Dentures and partials fill the gaps left by missing teeth, giving you back a complete and natural-looking smile. This can significantly boost your confidence and self-esteem.
- Improved Chewing Ability: Missing teeth make it difficult to chew food properly. Dentures and partials restore your chewing function, allowing you to enjoy a wider variety of foods and better digestion.
- Clearer Speech: Missing teeth can sometimes slur your speech. Dentures and partials help improve speech clarity by providing support for your lips and cheeks.
- Preserve Facial Structure: Missing teeth can cause facial sagging. Dentures and partials help maintain your facial structure by filling out the contours of your cheeks and lips.
Conditions That Dentures & Partials Can Fix
Missing teeth can impact your life in more ways than you might think. Beyond the aesthetic concern, missing teeth can affect your ability to chew properly and speak clearly and even contribute to facial sagging. Here are some of the conditions they can fix:
- Missing teeth: This is the most obvious condition that dentures and partials can fix. They can restore the appearance of your smile and improve your ability to perform these essential functions.
- Chewing problems: When you have missing teeth, it can be difficult to chew food properly. This can lead to digestive problems and malnutrition. Our dentures & partials in San Antonio, TX, can help you chew food more effectively, which can improve your overall health.
- Speech problems: Missing teeth can also affect your speech. They can help you speak more clearly and improve your communication skills.
The Process Of Getting Dentures & Partials
The process of obtaining dentures & partials typically involves several appointments to ensure a perfect fit and optimal comfort. Here's a general outline of what you can expect:
- Consultation: During your initial consultation, our experienced dentist will discuss your dental health and goals. They will examine your mouth, assess your jawbone health, and determine if it's right for you. Additionally, we'll discuss the different types of dentures & partials available and answer any questions you may have.
- Impressions & Measurements: Once you and your dentist decide to proceed with dentures & partials, we will take precise impressions of your mouth and gums. These impressions will be used to create a custom-made denture base that perfectly fits your unique anatomy.
- Fabrication & Try-In: The impressions and measurements are then sent to a dental lab for the creation of your dentures & partials. Once the dentures & partials are fabricated, you'll return to our office for a try-in appointment. This allows you to see how the dentures & partials look and feel in your mouth.
Why Choose Us For Dentures & Partials?
- Experienced & Compassionate Care - Custom-Made Dentures & Partials for a Natural Look & Feel - Improved Functionality & Speech