Partial Dentures: What You Should Know

Apr 17, 2020

What are Partial Dentures?
Partial dentures are a removable dental piece to assist your jaw in functioning correctly. They are inserted when you are missing several teeth in an area of your mouth in order to keep your jaw in form. They are made of metal and acrylic materials, to assist them in looking as natural as possible without neglecting strength and durability. If you need partial dentures in GTA, contact us and we can assist you.

How do Partial Dentures Work?
Partial dentures will only work if you have at least one tooth in the upper or lower part of your jaw where you intend to have the appliance placed. The fake teeth will be attached to a gum-like base. It will then be molded to your jaw to allow for it to fit properly in order to fill in the space where there are missing teeth.

Who is a Good Candidate for Partial Dentures?
If you only have a few missing teeth, another dental method such as a bridge may be a better option to fill in the space. Partial dentures are better suited for individuals who are missing a significant number of teeth. It is important also that your jawline and gum is healthy to suit the partial dentures.

Benefits of Partial Dentures
Partial dentures can bring you back a sense of confidence that you may have been missing, with a better aligned smile. They are also not as invasive as other methods like bridges. The maintenance is required, but it is easy to get used to as long as you clean it daily and have adjustments made. They also function like normal teeth, so you are able to eat with them in.

Partial dentures are a great option for individuals who are missing teeth in their mouths. If you determine that partial dentures are right for you or believe they can be an option for you, contact for a consultation on partial dentures.

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