Dentures – Kansas City, MO

Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

Are you missing several teeth in a row? Maybe you’re missing multiple teeth throughout an arch or you don’t have any of your natural teeth left. The good news is that dentures can seamlessly replace a large number of missing teeth. So, if you are struggling with moderate or severe tooth loss, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us so we can determine if this is the best tooth-replacement solution for you. If it is, then we can attach custom-crafted prosthetic teeth to a gum-colored base, effectively restoring your self-esteem, your diet, and your speaking patterns while preserving your oral health.

Types of Dentures

At your consultation, our dentist in Kansas City will perform a comprehensive consultation to evaluate your oral and general health as well as learn all about your smile goals. From there, he can determine if dentures are the ideal tooth-replacement solution for you. If that’s the case, then you may benefit from:

Partial Dentures

A partial denture completes your smile when you’ve lost several teeth but still have a few healthy ones left. The denture is attached to a metal framework, which allows it to clip or clasp onto your remaining natural teeth. In short, this solution allows you to preserve the teeth you still have left while effortlessly filling the open spaces in your smile.

Full Dentures

An entire arch of missing teeth can be replaced using a complete denture. They are made from a comfortable, lightweight material, so you don’t need to worry about them feeling bulky. The denture is held in place using suction or an adhesive, and they’ll allow you to enjoy many of your favorite foods again while also supporting your facial tissues for a younger-looking appearance.

Implant Dentures

You can anchor your denture to your jawbone using strategically placed implant posts. This does more than just replace the crowns of your teeth. It also restores the roots, allowing you to enjoy several benefits that aren’t possible with a traditional denture, including jawbone preservation.

Unlike a traditional denture, the process of rebuilding your smile with dental implants will require oral surgery to place the posts into your jawbone. The posts will stimulate your bone to encourage new growth, and your jaw will fuse to the posts to provide a stable foundation for your denture. You’ll never need to worry about any slipping or irritation while enjoying a solution that can potentially last forever with the right aftercare.

The Benefits of Dentures

Dentures have been the go-to solution to treat tooth loss for over 100 years. Although they have a bad reputation for looking and feeling fake, they are now more realistic than ever before. Plus, when you get dentures, you aren’t just replacing your missing teeth; you’re restoring your quality of life! Here’s a closer look at some of the many life-changing benefits that you’ll instantly gain with dentures:

Psychological Benefits

Missing any number of teeth can have a massive impact on your self-esteem, as well as your outlook on life. Studies show that people who experience tooth loss also often deal with increased social anxiety, sadness, depression, and other mental health issues. Replacing your teeth with dentures means you’re restoring your mental fortitude, and you won’t hesitate to smile with confidence in social situations. 

Clearer Enunciation

It’s challenging to speak clearly when you have any number of missing teeth. Certain words or phrases may become impossible to utter, meaning you’ll miss out on having impactful conversations and communicating meaningfully. Since dentures can restore every single one of your missing teeth, once you’ve adjusted to wearing them, speaking should come easily once more. 

Improves Nutrition

Dentures aren’t just for show; they give you back the ability to bite and chew all of your favorite foods, expanding your diet and allowing you to benefit more from their nutritional value. Just be sure to rinse your dentures off after eating, to keep them clean and to benefit your oral health.

Preserves Oral Health

When teeth are lost, nearby ones can start shifting out of place towards the gaps, and they eventually will fall out themselves. Plus, when you have missing teeth, you’re placing more strain on your remaining ones, leading to them wearing down faster. Dentures don’t just fill out the gaps in your smile; they reduce the strain placed on your remaining teeth, helping them to last longer. Of course, you’ll still want to keep them healthy by brushing and flossing, as well as maintaining your dentures.

Expands Opportunities

Many people agree that when meeting someone new, their smile is the very first feature they notice. This means that if you’re thinking about job-hunting and interviewing, restoring your smile with dentures is an excellent idea. You’ll be able to navigate all kinds of professional situations, ranging from job interviews to presentations and beyond. Even first dates can go much better with the help of dentures!