Dentures – Buffalo Grove, IL
The Traditional Tooth Loss Solution
You may not have known, but tooth loss is a surprisingly common issue. As many as 178 million American adults have lost at least one of their permanent teeth. That being said, there’s no need for you to live with the gaps in your grin. You can always rely on our dentures in Buffalo Grove, courtesy of Dr. Nagornaya. Just keep reading to learn about them in detail, or book a visit to see us!
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
The truth is that nearly any healthy adult can qualify for dentures; “tooth loss” is the only major treatment requirement. Still, some patients benefit more from the prosthetics than others. Those who still have teeth along an arch may want to consider other options. Similarly, dentures won’t work for patients who have unhealthy gums and jaws.
Given the points above, please consult Dr. Nagornaya to see if dentures suit you. She’ll give you a thorough oral exam to check whether treatment would help your grin. Based on what she finds, our team can tailor a custom treatment plan just for you!
Types of Dentures
With Dr. Nagornaya’s approval, we’ll suggest you try one of three types of dentures. These kinds differ in their designs, features, and effects, so you should consider them in detail. They include:
Partial Dentures
Per its name, a partial denture only replaces a few of your teeth. That means it fits over your gumline with suction or clasps onto nearby teeth (“abutments”) for support. Once it does either, it’ll use its pink acrylic base and color-matched teeth to blend with your smile.
Full Dentures
A full denture replaces an entire arch (i.e., a row) of teeth at once. To that extent, it doesn’t use clasps to secure itself; it only relies on suction force (or store-bought adhesives) for support. Still, this denture fits snugly and blends seamlessly thanks to its acrylic base and custom artificial teeth.
Implant Dentures
If you want a more permanent option, you should consider implant dentures. These kinds are unique because they secure themselves with dental implants – metal posts that substitute for your teeth. Due to this feature, an implant denture remains stable over time and doesn’t slip or fall like other kinds. On the contrary, you can trust them to work like natural teeth for years.
The Benefits of Dentures
If you’ve lost some or all of your natural teeth, you might be struggling with once-basic tasks, like eating, speaking, and smiling confidently. Regardless of how many went missing, Dr. Nagornaya can provide a lifelike set of dentures to help rebuild your mouth’s appearance and function.
Continue reading to learn more about some of the many benefits of this tried-and-true solution for tooth loss, and feel free to contact us for additional information!
Psychological Benefits
One of the first things people notice is the quality of your smile, and you might worry that you’ll be judged for how you look with missing teeth. You might even feel so anxious that you avoid spending time with others, which can detract from your daily quality of life.
Restoring your smile with a customized set of lifelike dentures can boost your self-esteem, so you can look and feel like the most confident version of yourself.
Clearer Enunciation
The tongue relies on two complete arches of teeth to clearly enunciate the different sounds required to speak with others. Unfortunately, spaces in your smile can lead to changes in your speech patterns, such as a lisp, which can interfere with your ability to communicate.
Wearing your restoration closes the spaces in your smile so you can overcome these challenges and pronounce words more precisely.
Improves Nutrition
Your teeth play an essential role in the digestive process, which begins with biting and chewing. Gaps in your grin can lead to gastrointestinal issues from swallowing overly large pieces of food that are difficult to digest, or to malnutrition if you stick to softer options, which tend to contain fewer beneficial vitamins or minerals.
Meanwhile, your dentures restore a portion of your original bite force, allowing you to enjoy a wider variety of healthy foods and support your oral and overall health.
Preserves Oral Health
Any natural teeth that remain are prone to shifting out of their ideal positions to fill in gaps left behind by those that were lost. This can cause your enamel to wear down unevenly or prematurely, increasing the likelihood of developing cavities or sustaining injuries. Wearing your dentures helps ensure everything remains in its rightful place to prevent this.
They also help distribute your bite force more evenly to avoid placing excessive pressure on specific teeth, which can potentially result in chips, cracks, or other concerns.
Expands Opportunities
Did you know that studies have revealed that having dental problems is negatively associated with the probability of being employed? Your restoration is made to look and feel as lifelike as possible to boost your confidence.
This, in turn, can contribute to better educational or professional achievements and opportunities, a more engaging social calendar, and more meaningful relationships with others.
