If you are looking for an effective and natural looking option to replace your natural teeth and gums, dentures might be right for you! West Peaks Dental Suite is pleased to offer complete or partial dentures, so you can say goodbye to the embarrassment associated with speaking and chewing with tooth loss, and hello to your brand-new smile!
Dentures, also known as false teeth, are prosthetic teeth that replace missing natural teeth and provide support to the cheeks and lips. They are supported by the surrounding tissue of the oral cavity and are worn by patients who have lost their natural teeth because of injury or illness. This restorative treatment is ideal for patients who are not candidates for dental implants, or for those who prefer to try other options for teeth replacement. Dentures can either be removable or implant supported, complete or partial.
Complete dentures are used to restore function and appearance to jaws with no teeth, or jaws in the process of losing all natural teeth. Complete dentures are custom designed to each patient for a tailored fit. They not only help with chewing and speaking, but may also create a fuller face profile, providing important support to facial structures, that can ultimately improve overall appearance. The base of a complete denture is made of pink acrylic, to mimic the look of gums, and the teeth are made of tooth coloured acrylic or porcelain that attaches to the base. Complete dentures can be used in conjunction with implants, to create an Implant Overdenture. These provide a more stable and functional solution to complete tooth loss.
Partial dentures are used by patients who still have some of their natural teeth remaining and are missing only a few teeth in certain areas of the mouth. Usually, partial dentures are designed to fill in the spaces between existing teeth. Partial dentures are removable and can be custom designed to cover an entire section of the mouth. Results can feel and look very natural. Partial dentures contain standard plastic denture teeth, which act as replacements for missing natural teeth. Partial dentures may be completely tooth supported, held in place by both teeth and tissue, or supported by implants and tissue, depending on your remaining number of teeth.
If you are looking for an effective and aesthetically pleasing option for missing teeth, dentures might be right for you! If you would like to learn more about dentures, or you would like to set up an appointment, call us today at (403) 281-4264 and we will be happy to help!
Providing general and family dental services to the SW Calgary neighborhoods of Palliser, Pumphill, Braeside, Cederbrae, Bayview, Southwood, Canyon Meadows, Oakridge, Woodbine, Woodlands, Haysboro, Southwood & Surrounding Southwest Calgary Areas.
