Dentures at Dee Why Dental: Comfortable and Natural-Looking Tooth Replacement
If you’ve lost multiple teeth due to age, injury, or dental issues, dentures provide a reliable and natural-looking solution to restore your smile and improve your ability to eat and speak. At Dee Why Dental, we offer customised dentures designed to fit comfortably and enhance your appearance, helping you regain confidence in your smile.
What Are Dentures?
Dentures are removable prosthetic appliances designed to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They are custom-made to fit your mouth and restore the function and appearance of your teeth. At Dee Why Dental, we offer different types of dentures based on your specific needs:
Full Dentures: Also known as complete dentures, these are used when all of your teeth are missing in either the upper or lower jaw (or both). Full dentures rest on your gums and are held in place by suction or adhesive.
Partial Dentures: If you still have some natural teeth remaining, partial dentures fill in the gaps, using a metal or acrylic framework that attaches to your existing teeth.
Benefits of Dentures
Dentures offer a range of benefits for patients who have lost teeth:
Restores Functionality: Dentures allow you to chew and speak more easily, improving your quality of life.
Natural Appearance: Modern dentures are designed to look natural, restoring the aesthetics of your smile.
Improves Facial Structure: Dentures support the facial muscles and prevent the sunken appearance that can result from missing teeth.
Affordable Solution: Compared to other tooth replacement options like dental implants, dentures are more affordable and provide a quick solution for replacing multiple teeth.
The Dentures Process at Dee Why Dental
At Dee Why Dental, we ensure your dentures are comfortable and customised to your needs:
Consultation: We evaluate your oral health and take impressions to create custom-fit dentures.
Extractions (if needed): If damaged teeth need removal, we’ll perform extractions before creating your dentures.
Creating Your Dentures: We craft dentures based on your mouth’s shape, allowing you to choose the size, shape, and colour of the artificial teeth.
Fitting and Adjustments: After fitting, we’ll adjust as needed for comfort and functionality.
Aftercare: We provide guidance on caring for your dentures to keep them in good condition.
Caring for Your Dentures
Proper care and maintenance of your dentures are essential to ensuring their longevity and keeping your mouth healthy. Here are some tips to care for your dentures:
Clean Your Dentures Daily: Just like natural teeth, dentures need to be cleaned daily to remove food particles and plaque. Use a soft brush and a denture cleaner to clean your dentures.
Soak Dentures Overnight: When you’re not wearing your dentures, soak them in water or a denture-cleaning solution to keep them moist and prevent warping.
Brush Your Gums and Tongue: Even if you wear dentures, it’s important to brush your gums, tongue, and any remaining teeth to maintain good oral hygiene.
Handle with Care: Be careful not to drop your dentures, as they can break or become damaged. Handle them over a soft surface like a towel or a sink full of water.
Adjusting to Your New Dentures
It’s normal to need a little time to adjust to wearing dentures. Here are a few things to expect during the adjustment period:
Speech Adjustments: Speaking with new dentures may feel strange at first, but practice will help you adjust quickly.
Eating with Dentures: Start with soft foods and gradually reintroduce harder foods as you get used to eating with dentures. Avoid sticky or hard foods that could damage your dentures.
Comfort: Your dentures may feel loose or uncomfortable at first, but regular check-ups will allow us to make adjustments for a perfect fit.
Are Dentures Right for You?
If you’re missing multiple teeth or are looking for an affordable, effective tooth replacement solution, dentures may be the right choice for you. We’ll help you determine whether full, partial, or implant-supported dentures are best for your needs based on your oral health and lifestyle.
Alternatives to Dentures
While dentures are an excellent option for many patients, there are alternative tooth replacement solutions to consider:
Dental Implants: Dental implants offer a permanent solution for missing teeth by replacing the root and crown of the tooth. They provide a stable, natural-looking option but involve a surgical procedure.
Bridges: A dental bridge can replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to the adjacent natural teeth. This is a good option for patients with healthy surrounding teeth.
Ready to Restore Your Smile with Dentures?
If you’re considering dentures or would like to learn more about your tooth replacement options, contact Dee Why Dental today to schedule a consultation. Our experienced team will guide you through the process and help you find the best solution for restoring your smile and confidence.