Dentures ADS

If you have lost a few of your teeth or all your teeth on an arch is missing, you could opt for dentures to replace the missing teeth. Dentures are dental devices for missing teeth made with durable material. They look like the natural gum and teeth, and they improve the aesthetic of the mouth.

Dentures usually fit perfectly, providing the mouth with the required structure to improve the patient’s appearance. Dentures are removable, so you may have to take them out for cleaning, but you can use them to eat.

After you fit dentures for the first time, you may not feel comfortable to eat or speak with them. After the first few days of wearing dentures, your mouth will adjust to them, and you can comfortably eat and speak with them.

While wearing dentures, it is important to take your oral hygiene seriously to prevent different dental problems like tooth decay, bad breath, and gum disease. When you get your dentures at Addiscombe Dental Surgery, our hygienist will show you the right way to clean your dentures and teeth, and also tell you the right brush to use.

Types of dentures

There are two types of dentures. They include:

  • Partial dentures – They are suitable for people who want to replace one or more teeth.
  • Complete dentures- You can get complete dentures if you want to replace all your missing teeth on an arch

Dentures are available in different material, and depending on the number of missing teeth you have, and your budget, our dentists will help you choose the right type of dentures. The materials used for making dentures include

Acrylic

Acrylic dentures are the most common dentures. You can easily repair, adjust and add to your acrylic dentures. Most people who need immediate dentures opt for acrylic dentures, and it can replace missing teeth on an entire arch.

Cobalt chrome

Cobalt chrome dentures are thinner than the acrylic dentures and durable. They have clasps which you can use on the supporting teeth to keep the dentures in place, and this makes them stable.

Flexible dentures

Flexible dentures are natural-looking because they are flexible and have a lightweight. With your flexible dentures, you will have natural-looking teeth.

Getting dentures is one of the best treatment options to restore the function of the teeth, and they are also aesthetic. Book an appointment online today at Addiscombe Dental Surgery to improve your smile, appearance and restore the function of your teeth. You can also call us on 020 8654 1580 or send an email to info@addiscombedental.co.uk to book an appointment.

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