Dentures – Ramsey, NJ

Who’s a Good Candidate for Dentures?

For people with missing teeth, there’s hardly a more trusted, tried-and-true treatment than dentures. They’ve been used for centuries to restore smiles, improve confidence, and provide better oral health. Whether you’ve lost a few teeth or all of them, dentures might be the right treatment for you!

At AV Dental Associates of Ramsey, we help patients decide if dentures are the best fit for their needs, lifestyle, and budget. The good news is most patients can benefit from dentures! But what makes a great candidate? Read more below to see how these amazing appliances could be the solution for your smile.

Effects of Missing Teeth

Missing teeth can affect more than just your smile—they affect your state of mind and quality of life. Many patients who suffer from tooth loss become more self-conscious, often holding on to feelings of guilt or anxiety. Sometimes this leads to more severe depression and a distinct loss in their ability to socialize or even smile!

Dentures restore the aesthetics and function of your missing teeth, helping you feel good about your grin once again. They also close off the gaps left behind by lost teeth, stopping them from becoming food traps that hold harmful bacteria. Together, these features ensure that both your mouth and your mind are taken care of!

What Are the Qualities of a Great Candidate for Dentures?

While most anyone can get dentures as long as they have good jawbone density and oral health, great candidates are those who:

• Have multiple missing teeth or no teeth at all.
• Take care of their mouths for healthy gums to support dentures.
• Are committed to maintaining proper denture care and oral hygiene.
• Have financial constraints that make other options less feasible.

At our Ramsey office, we work with all our patients to find out if dentures are the best fit. If not, we’ll recommend other options to help you achieve your smile goals!

Alternative Tooth-Replacement Options

While dentures are a great choice for many patients, other tooth-replacement options may be better suited to your unique needs. Here are the most popular alternatives that could provide you with a healthy, functional smile:

• Dental Bridges: If you’re just missing one or a few teeth in a row, a dental bridge is a fantastic and economical option to help you replace them. These restorations fill gaps by anchoring false teeth called pontics to adjacent tooth structures.
• Dental Implants: Permanent, durable, and natural-looking, dental implants are placed directly into your jawbone. Once the titanium fixtures heal, they can be attached to a number of different restorations including crowns, bridges, or even dentures!

Both of these options have unique benefits and considerations that we can discuss during your consultation. At AV Dental Associates of Ramsey, we’ll help you weigh the pros and cons to choose the best solution for your lifestyle and budget. No matter the path you choose, we’re here to guide you to a healthy, functional smile!

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Types of Dentures

There are a few different types of dentures. During your consultation, we will recommend the one that is best for you based on the extent of your tooth loss, the health of your jawbone, and other factors. We might determine that you should receive partial dentures, full dentures, or implant dentures.

Partial Dentures

As their name suggests, partial dentures do not replace a full row of lost teeth. Rather, they fit in around the remaining natural teeth. Small metal or acrylic clips help them to stay in place. They are a good fit for patients whose remaining teeth are still healthy and strong.

Full Dentures

A full denture replaces either all of the upper or lower teeth. Natural suction or a bit of adhesive helps full dentures to stay in place during eating and speaking. We carefully customize these prosthetics so they fit well and are as comfortable as possible.

Implant Dentures

Instead of relying on clips, adhesive, or suction to remain in place, implant dentures are secured in the mouth via prosthetic tooth roots, which get surgically placed into the jawbone. They offer outstanding stability, longevity, and bone health benefits. Due to their many advantages, we often recommend them as the ideal solution for patients who qualify for them.

The Benefits of Dentures

Some of the most noteworthy benefits of dentures include:

• Improved oral function. Dentures can increase your bite force and make it easier to eat a wide variety of tasty and nutritious foods.
• Beautiful appearance. Dentures are customized to complement each patient’s unique facial features. They can look very natural! Plus, they can prevent your cheeks from taking on a hollow appearance.
• Cost-effective. Dentures are one of the most budget-friendly ways to replace lost teeth.
• Easy maintenance. Caring for dentures is simple and easy. As always, thorough oral hygiene is a must!