Many of our patients at Prairie Hawk Dental have chosen dentures as a replacement for their missing teeth. A popular option, these removable restorations are available as both full sets and partials.
If you choose to receive conventional full dentures, Dr. Aaron Goodman will remove all the teeth from your mouth first. Then your gums will be given time to heal before dentures are placed, which means that you will not have any teeth or dentures for several months if you choose this type.
With immediate dentures, you would forgo this healing process with no teeth. Prior to having your teeth removed, the dentist would take measurements of your mouth and have the dentures created. Then when your teeth are removed, they would be placed immediately in your mouth. While more popular, this type of full dentures requires a follow up appointment to refit the dentures since the jaw bone will slightly change shape as your mouth heals.
Partial dentures are another option for those who do not need all their teeth to be removed. They are similar to bridges, but are removable.
Whichever type our patients receive, dentures take time getting used to, and even though they are not real teeth, dentures should still be cared for as if they were. They should be brushed before removal and then placed in room temperature water or cleaning solution overnight.
To find out if dentures are the right choice for you, schedule an appointment with in Castle Rock, CO by calling 720-515-1801. For more information, visit www.PrairieHawkDental.com.
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