Dentures are ideal for patients looking for less costly ways to replace their missing teeth. Removable dentures are the traditional way to replace lost teeth. The material used to produce dentures is an acrylic-based resin often mixed with different metals. Dr. Mir will help you decide whether partial dentures or complete dentures are the right solutions for you. Full dentures come in two types: conventional and immediate. We explain in detail which type of dentures is best for you.

Let’s take a look at the benefits of dentures.

Dentures are cost-effective and ideal for replacing missing teeth. Conventional dentures are placed approximately four weeks after teeth are removed, allowing proper healing. Immediate dentures are, as the name suggests, added immediately after the removal of teeth. Placing immediate dentures is a little more complicated since they often need more adjustments after completing the healing process. Dr. Mir will make sure that your dentures have the perfect fit right from the start so that they won’t hurt you.

Dentures support the structure of the face and give you a younger, more youthful appearance. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over endodontically-treated teeth, and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance. Dentures over a normal course of time will wear and need to be replaced or relined to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Regular dentist examinations are still important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.

What is the step you need to take if you decide to get dentures?

You schedule a consultation. We assess whether dentures are the right choice for you. In case they are, we will then take a look and see which type of dentures is the best option for you. We check your teeth and gums and, if necessary, perform treatment to ensure that you are prepared to to receive dentures.

Once we are happy that all is well with your teeth and gums, we move on to the design phase. This is an essential part of producing your dentures, and ensures that your dentures fit your jaws and gums. Once your dentures are ready, we let you know, and you can choose a time to come and see us and receive your new teeth!