Full and partial dentures in St. Petersburg

A full denture replaces all of your upper or lower teeth. According to the American College of Prosthodontists estimates that 40 million Americans are missing all their teeth. It's not uncommon to have no teeth, but you have multiple options to replace them with removable or permanent solutions.

Of course. If you're missing several teeth, you can get a partial denture that clips on your existing teeth. Unlike a dental bridge, you can remove the denture at night to clean it.

Yes, you can. A flexible denture does not have a rigid base, and it is held in place with bands instead of metal clips. Many people find them more comfortable than a traditional partial denture.

A traditional denture rests on your gums. An implant-supported denture rests on the implants surgically inserted into your jawbone. Each implant has an abutment on top of it to hold the denture. The implant acts as an artificial tooth root, so it stimulated the bone and helps prevent a loss in bone density.

A removable denture uses a ball-retained or bar-retained system. While the denture will stay in place once you snap it on, you can snap it off at night to clean it and to clean your gums. There are also implant-supported dentures which always stay in your mouth as you cannot remove it.

An implant supported denture lets you eat the foods you enjoy, even if you couldn't eat the foods with a traditional denture. You will also never have to worry about the denture slipping while you are speaking. If you believe you would like an implant-supported denture, please contact us to schedule a consultation.

All-on-4 Dentures are implant-supported. The concept uses four Nobel Biocare implants, with two of the four inserted at an angle. A conventional full denture uses at least six implants. The concept is only four people that need a full arch of teeth.

The process for getting dentures takes several appointments. It depends on the type of denture you're getting and the condition of your existing teeth and your gums. You may need decayed or diseased teeth extracted first.

Your dentist will take measurements of your mouth and impressions of your gums to ensure a correct fit. If you've chosen implant-supported dentures, you need to have the implants placed first before getting your denture.

Each denture is tailor made for you in a dental lab. After your denture is fitted, your dentist will explain how to take care of it properly and how to clean it. You also learn how to get used to wearing it, as it can take a little time to get used to.

The cost for our affordable quality dentures will depend on the type of denture you need and whether you need any preliminary work first. It also depends on the materials used to create your denture. When you call for a consultation, your dentist can go over your options and their associated costs.

If you're experiencing irritation and sores as your mouth changes, a soft reline can make your dentures comfortable again. There are hard acrylic relines that last longer, but the soft reline is far more comfortable. Call our office today if you need relief from an uncomfortable denture.

Are you tired of feeling awkward by having missing teeth? The sooner you arrange for a consultation, the sooner you can discover how our dentists can restore your smile and you can stop hiding your smile.