Dentures – Clinton Township, MI

Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

The best way to learn whether you’re a good candidate for dentures is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Rabban. She will speak with you about your medical and dental history, examine X-rays and your teeth and gums, and speak with you about your smile goals. Based on all of those details, she may recommend you for full, partial, or implant dentures. Typically, we recommend dentures in Clinton Township for those who are missing either most or all of their teeth in an arch.

Types of Dentures

Depending on the positions of your missing teeth within your mouth as well as a number of other factors, like your budget and the outcome you’re hoping for, Dr. Rabban may recommend one of the three types of dentures below:

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are designed to fit like a puzzle piece between your existing teeth to fill multiple gaps spaced throughout your arch. They typically have acrylic or metal bases that act as a strong foundation for natural-looking replacement teeth and a gum-colored sub-base. With regular use, partial dentures can keep your existing teeth in their current alignment by preventing dental drift, which occurs when there are gaps left between teeth.

Full Dentures

Full dentures are a popular treatment option for patients who are missing all of their teeth, as they’re natural-looking, custom-crafted to fit well, and cost-effective. The base is made from a gum-colored acrylic material that’s molded to fit comfortably atop the gumline. It acts as a foundation for the porcelain, ceramic, or resin replacement teeth, which are housed within the base. Full dentures use natural suction to stay secure within the mouth while you eat and talk, and for extra stability, denture adhesive can be utilized as well.

Implant Dentures

Our patients who are looking for a tooth replacement option that doesn’t just look natural, but also feels lifelike, could benefit from implant dentures in Clinton Township. These are full dentures that are attached to small titanium posts that are surgically placed below the gumline to act as the roots of the prosthetic. This extra support and strength allows patients to enjoy a host of unique benefits, like improved bite power and exceptional stability.

Benefits of Dentures

Whether you opt for full, partial, or implant dentures, choosing to invest in your smile and renew your complete set of teeth will benefit you in every area of your life. At Clinton Township Family Dental, we want our patients to get the most out of every day, which is why we strongly recommend replacing missing teeth. When you do, you’ll be able to enjoy the countless benefits of dentures in Clinton Township, like the ones we’ve outlined below.

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Psychological Benefits

Research published in the Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences shows that depression and oral health are intimately interconnected. For those who suffer from it, depression tends to have an impact on their oral health and hygiene habits, while missing teeth can also impact depression and mood. When you restore your smile to its full function and health, you will be at a lower risk of experiencing depression and sadness as a result of declining oral health and confidence.

Clearer Speech

When you have gaps in your smile that allow air to whistle through or your tongue to get caught up in, this can lead to speech impairments like a lisp to develop. It can also cause you to stumble over your words when speaking with friends, family, or even just your local barista. Dentures are able to restore your entire smile, whether you’re missing all of your teeth or several of them, allowing you to speak with greater ease and more clarity.

Improved Nutrition

In addition to being able to speak more clearly with a full set of teeth, you’ll also be able to chew a wider range of food. This will allow you to eat all of your food groups and not have to omit certain proteins and carbs that would otherwise be difficult to chew, like chicken, steak, pork, and crusty bread. If you opt for implant dentures specifically, you can regain up to 80% of your original bite power.

Boosted Oral Health

If you’re missing teeth and choose not to replace them, you’re at a higher risk of losing additional teeth. This is because tooth loss has been linked to declining oral health, allowing space in your mouth for surrounding teeth to shift out of place to fill the gaps and for harmful oral bacteria to hide in. When you restore your smile, you’ll be able to provide support for your remaining teeth so your natural ones won’t be the only teeth withstanding wear and tear whenever you chew food.

Greater Confidence

One of the most noticeable changes that our team at Clinton Township Family Dental sees in patients who get dentures is their confidence. Missing teeth can cause you to hide your smile behind your lips or hands, never wanting to show it off for fear of being judged. With a complete and natural-looking smile once again, you’ll feel a renewed sense of confidence that will allow you to get the most out of every job interview, social event, and even meetup with friends!

Caring for Your Dentures

If Dr. Rabban and you decide that dentures are the right tooth replacement option for you, then caring for your dentures will be integral to the health and appearance of your smile. You’ll want to use a special denture brush to clean your prosthetic every day. Overnight while you sleep, be sure to let your full denture soak in water or a denture cleaning solution and store your partial in its hard protective case. If you have implant dentures, they aren’t removable, so you won’t need to worry about doing this.

To ensure your continuing oral health, come in every six months for regular dental checkups. Dr. Rabban will want to examine any remaining teeth and check the condition of your dentures and the way they fit over your gums.