Dentures – Clinton Township, MI
Creating Whole & Healthy Smiles with Beautiful Prosthetics
Whether you have recently suffered from tooth loss or you have been dealing with the challenges of missing teeth for some time, Dr. Rabban wants you to know that she can rebuild your smile with lifelike dentures in Clinton Township. For centuries, people have been trying to build better dentures. Today, thanks to tremendous advances in manufacturing techniques and materials, dentures look and feel better than ever. To find out whether you’re a good candidate for dentures, call our office to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Clinton Township Family Dental for Dentures?
- Natural-Looking Dental Materials
- Dentist with Years of Advanced Training
- Friendly & Caring Dental Team
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.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures offer several benefits that make them a popular restorative treatment among patients. These advantages include:
- Improved speech
- Eat a greater variety of foods
- Boosted confidence
- Improved oral health
- Long lifespan of 7+ years
- Easy maintenance
- Preservation of facial structure
- Cost-effective answer to tooth loss
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.