The first dentures were crafted from animal teeth as far back as 2500 BC. Later, Egyptians and others fashioned dentures using wire, bones, and human and animal teeth.
We’ve come a long way since that time. These days, we craft dentures from strong acrylic resin, plastic polymer, or porcelain. Our dedicated team at Smile Bright Dental in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida, gives you plenty of reasons to smile with long-lasting full or partial dentures.
There are several kinds of dentures to choose from, including:
With this type of denture, your dentist extracts all your teeth and places a full, removable denture in your mouth once your gums heal.
An immediate denture is fabricated and inserted immediately after your teeth are extracted. Your gums are allowed to heal under the denture.
We then take measurements of your mouth, make a model of your jaw, and reline your dentures, as needed, once your mouth heals. Denture relining improves the fit of your dentures by adding material to the inner surface of your denture base to compensate for changes in the shape of your gums and jawbone.
If we can preserve some of your teeth and jawbone, we may recommend an overdenture to cover your remaining teeth. Rather than fitting directly on your gums, an overdenture sits on your remaining teeth or dental implants for support.
Believe it or not, President George Washington never wore wooden teeth. Although wood was used in dentures, gold, ivory, lead, and human teeth were far more common.
There are other myths about dentures that no longer apply, including:
Although you need to primarily eat soft foods at first, you may return to most of your favorites as time goes on.
Dentures may cause discomfort during the early stages. Our team takes precise measurements to ensure proper fit. If you still feel uncomfortable after a few weeks, we can make adjustments.
On the contrary, replacing missing teeth with dentures reduces many speech problems by filling in gaps from lost teeth that may have caused issues.
While aging teeth and gums account for the majority of denture wear, many younger people lose teeth from gum disease, extensive decay, or sporting injuries. Full or partial dentures offer a viable solution for adults of all ages.
Our team makes sure your dentures look natural for years to come.
Like regular teeth, artificial teeth require care. We recommend you:
We also suggest brushing your tongue and gums twice a day to keep them free from plaque and other debris.
Most patients acclimate to dentures over time. Various issues come into play to determine whether they’re right for you in the first place, including:
Your personal preferences remain the most important consideration.
Our knowledgeable team at Smile Bright Dental can improve your smile through a variety of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental solutions, including dentures. We’ll gladly discuss dentures along with other options, such as implants, to keep you smiling.
To learn more about full or partial dentures, discuss other dental concerns, or schedule an exam or cleaning, give us a call today or request an appointment online at any time.
