Dentures – Athens, GA
Restore Your Beautiful Smile
Dentures are amazing restorative devices that can be a fantastic way to restore your smile after extensive tooth loss. If missing teeth makes it difficult for you to be proud of your grin, the skilled staff at our Athens dental office will be happy to help you understand the best way to achieve a gorgeous and complete smile. Here’s a quick look at what dentures are and who they can help from the friendly team at Athens Dental Associates.
Why Choose Athens Dental Associates for Dentures?
- Beautifully Customized Restorations
- Dental Implants Placed In-house
- Financing Options Available
Who's a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Dentures have been a popular tooth-replacement solution for decades, largely due to how versatile they are. So, if you are struggling with moderate to severe tooth loss, you shouldn’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with our team at Athens Dental Associates! You can also read on to learn a little more, including the qualities that we look for in a good candidate for dentures.
Effects of Missing Teeth
Tooth loss is a common health problem that can leave a person more vulnerable to a host of issues, including:
- Gum injuries
- Dental drift
- Low self-esteem
- Malnutrition
- Indigestion
- Further tooth loss
For all of those reasons, we advise against taking the “wait and see” approach. Instead, we recommend scheduling an appointment with our team at Athens Dental Associates. From there, we can take the necessary X-rays, take a look at your gums and any remaining teeth you have, and determine the best way to give you a complete, confident smile.
What Qualifies You for Dentures?
Ideal candidates for dentures have a few things in common, including healthy gums and a willingness to break harmful habits, like smoking. However, if we find an existing oral health problem during the initial exam, like an active infection, you shouldn’t get discouraged. After all, we offer several restorative services at our office, including gum disease treatment, so there’s a good chance that we can provide the care that you need to make you an excellent candidate for this tried-and-true tooth-replacement solution.
Alternative Tooth-Replacement Options
While dentures can be an excellent restorative option for many patients who are struggling with moderate to severe tooth loss, others may be better served by other types of restorations, like:
- Dental Bridges – If you are missing one tooth or up to four teeth consecutively, then we may recommend a dental bridge. In this case, the replacement tooth or teeth are held in place with two custom-made dental crowns. The entire restoration is custom-made with your face shape, dental needs, and aesthetic goals as well, so it will look and feel extremely lifelike.
- Dental Implants – Dental implants are unique for several reasons, starting with the fact that they can replace an entire arch of missing teeth. They can also replace the root of the tooth, which makes them more stable and helps prevent bone loss. Plus, with proper care and maintenance, they can last for 30+ years!
If you would like to learn more about the different restorative treatments that we offer, including which one we recommend for you, then take the next step: visit our team at Athens Dental Associates!
Types of Dentures
The skilled team at Athens Dental Associates will be happy to determine the best way to replace your lost teeth during your consultation at our office. Based on our dentist’s findings, we may recommend:
Partial Dentures
These devices are designed to replace one or several teeth throughout the mouth. They typically incorporate gum-colored acrylic bases with metal clips that allow them to connect with the patient’s remaining natural teeth.
Full Dentures
A full denture is a device designed to replace a full arch of lost teeth, and it will hold its place with natural suction if it fits well. Each appliance is completely customized to ensure the patient’s comfort.
Implant Dentures
Implant dentures work almost exactly like real teeth because they are anchored to the jawbone with small titanium rods. This allows them to exert maximum chewing power and last much longer than traditional restorations, which can make them great for those who aren’t satisfied with their conventional dentures.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures offer a range of incredible oral health and lifestyle benefits like:
- Being completely customized to ensure a comfortable fit.
- Lifelike restorations that are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth.
- Improving the patient’s diet.
- Making it easier to speak clearly.
- Supporting facial structure.
- A cost-effective way to replace lost teeth.
- Simple hygiene and maintenance requirements.