Dentures

Dentures are appliances which replace lost teeth. There are various types of dentures, and each serves a specific purpose. Our Beverly Hills dentist can help you decide which course of treatment is right for you.

Missing teeth can impact the health of your teeth. When a tooth is missing, you could be suffering from problems with speaking and chewing. Furthermore, the teeth surrounding the gap caused by the missing teeth tend to shift and caused misalignment problems. Dentures can replace one or more missing teeth and prevent these problems.

Full Dentures

Full dentures, as the name implies, are full “plates” of teeth that fit over the gums and provide you with a full set of teeth for eating, chewing, and speaking. These plates are custom-made to fit your mouth exactly.

At least half the people over 75 require full dentures, and even many younger people have experienced significant tooth loss. Replacing lost teeth is very important for your general health and comfort, and prevents eventual deterioration of your jawbones and facial muscles.

Full dentures are the easiest way to replace your teeth if they are all missing, from the top or the bottom jawline. You simply insert the custom-made plate with an adhesive, and use your dentures all day. They are removed at night for sleeping, and can be cleaned easily with a regular toothbrush and paste.

Full dentures are a good investment in your health and safety, but must be handled with care. The plates can be fragile, and if they are dropped or broken, will have to be remade in order to fit your mouth exactly. If your dentures do not fit well, talk to your dental professional immediately to have them fitted.

Partial Dentures

Many people do not need a full set of dentures, as they are only missing a few teeth. If you are missing several teeth in one location, partial dentures may be the answer.

Partial dentures are small appliances that anchor to your surrounding teeth and cover the gumline where your teeth are missing. The dentures may be attached by the means of small metal anchors which fit over existing teeth, or may be permanently fixed in the mouth with implants.

Partial dentures, unlike full plates, are not removable in most cases. They are meant to stay in the mouth permanently. Our Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist will custom-make your dental fixtures and anchor them to your existing teeth.

You clean your partial dentures the same way you clean the rest of your teeth, with regular brushing and flossing. Our dentist can help you understand the cleaning techniques needed to prevent buildup of plaque and bacteria around your dentures.

Our Beverly Hills dentist has the expertise and knowledge to help you find a solution to your missing teeth problems. Contact us today to talk about your options.