A denture is a dental appliance that is used to replace missing teeth and the surrounding tissue; they are produced from a combination of acrylics, porcelain and metal. When the denture is in the oral cavity it closely resembles natural teeth and gums.
Complete dentures in vestal NY are used when all the teeth need replacing, partial dentures are used when there are gaps between teeth; a partial denture also helps to stop remaining natural teeth from moving their position. The dentist and the patient have a choice of two different complete dentures; immediate and normal. When the patient opts for an immediate denture it is placed the same day that the teeth are extracted, they protect the gum tissue and reduce the amount of bleeding that usually occurs after extraction. A normal or conventional denture is placed two or three months after the extractions have taken place and the gums have completely healed.
• Who needs dentures?
People who still have some of their natural teeth can benefit from partial dentures. People have a tendency to equate dentures in Vestal NY with the elderly, this is not necessarily true. People, regardless of their age can lose their teeth either as a result of decay or accidently. Teeth are a permanent fixture, the loss of them usually has an emotional impact on the individual; a lack of confidence and the lack of ability to comfortably smile are two common traits experienced by people who lose their teeth.
• What to expect when you get dentures:
When a patient has lost all of their teeth a dentist can make a full conventional denture after the gums and tissue has had time to heal properly, this can be six to eight weeks. It takes about four weeks to make the denture and the patient will have a number of appointments during this time. The first appointment of course is when impressions are made, over the next few weeks the patient will have an initial insertion of the denture, the dentist will make sure that they fit properly and are all shaped right. Any minor adjustments are made and finally the dentures are placed.
There is always an adjustment period for those who wear dentures, even the best fitting dentures will still feel odd to begin with. After a few hours the patient will regain his or her normal speech but it may take a few days to get accustomed to eating as normal.
If you have lost some or all of your teeth then you might wish to consider dentures. The New York Dental Group are expert at making partial or full Dentures in vestal NY, you are invited to make an appointment to discuss how they can help you.
