Dentures – Richardson, TX

Select a Cost-Effective Smile Solution

 

Tooth loss is more common than a lot of people might think. In fact, approximately 40 million Americans are missing all of their teeth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. About 4.5 times as many Americans are missing at least one tooth, so the need for quality tooth replacement options is quite high. When you need to select a cost-effective smile solution to boost your quality of life, dentures are tough to beat. Dr. Hsia has the expertise to deliver the results you need, so keep reading or schedule a consultation with our team today!

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

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When you are missing teeth, it limits the scope of foods you can eat, primarily because you can’t chew some foods thoroughly enough. It can make pronouncing words more difficult and cause you to be more reluctant to smile and engage with people in social situations.

The most important qualification to get dentures is having healthy gums to support them. Even if you don’t currently check this box, you can get gum disease therapy in order to become eligible to start the denture process. If you aren’t missing all your teeth along an arch, we may offer another treatment that fits your needs better.

Types of Dentures

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Your first step toward a renewed grin is to schedule a consultation with our restorative dentist in Richardson. He will learn more about your dental situation and smile goals before recommending the right type of denture for you among the following options:

Partial Dentures

Dentures are generally thought of as an option to replace all teeth, but partials are the appropriate choice when a person still has some of their natural teeth. Partial dentures fit in the gaps and complete your smile – a partial is a plate with one or more replacement teeth attached. The custom-shaded teeth and gum-colored base will be secured by metal clasps that attach to adjacent natural teeth.

Full Dentures

This option is for patients missing an entire row of teeth. Full dentures sit on your gums and are held in place by natural suction, and denture adhesive can be utilized. Since a full denture covers the gums and palate, it is considered a comfortable option and provides solid support for all parts of the mouth. Plus, your new smile will be created specifically to fit the dimensions of your mouth.

Implant Dentures

This is the top-tier dental option when a patient is looking for a permanent solution with outstanding stability. If you have traditional dentures but aren’t happy with them anymore, it’s worth considering a step up to implant dentures. Like a person who gets traditional dental implants, your jawbone is going to be stimulated so you won’t lose bone density or be at risk of facial sagging later on. Plus, the implant roots give you fantastic stability to bite and chew harder-to-eat foods that you cannot try to handle with other dentures.

The Benefits of Dentures

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The wise move is to investigate the attributes of all your potential smile replacement options. Dentures have their strong points, including:

  • Easy to clean and maintain
  • A trusted solution for tooth replacement that is very cost-effective
  • Prevent cheeks from looking hollow
  • Opportunity to improve general health via a more nutritious diet
  • Made to look very similar to natural teeth
  • The process is customized to get a comfortable fit that looks great