Dentures Conyers
Boost Your Confidence with a Complete Set of Teeth
Are you missing several or all of your teeth? According to the American College of Prosthodontists, roughly 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, while 30% of adults aged 65-74 have lost all their teeth. At Hillcrest Dentistry, Dr. Peters understands how missing teeth can negatively impact a person’s health, confidence and quality of life. That’s why we offer a range of high-quality tooth replacement treatments, including full and partial dentures in Conyers. Call our office today to schedule a consultation and learn whether dentures are right for you.
Why Choose Hillcrest Dentistry for Dentures?
- Dental Care So Comfortable You’ll Doze Off
- Newly Remodeled, Spa-Like Dental Office
- Dentist with a Conservative Approach to Care
Who's a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Dentures can be a remarkably effective and comfortable way to replace lost teeth, and virtually everyone with missing pearly whites can be an excellent candidate for them. However, the only way to learn the best way to restore your smile is to schedule a consultation with the friendly team at Hillcrest Dentistry in Conyers. Here’s a quick look at how tooth loss can affect you, what you’ll need to qualify for dentures, and a few other tooth-replacement options that may be worth considering.
Effects of Missing Teeth
Teeth are often lost due to oral infection or injury, but some people may be more susceptible to early tooth loss for genetic reasons. Neglecting to replace lost teeth can redistribute the pressure of chewing, lead to uneven enamel erosion, leave the gums vulnerable to injury, and accentuate signs of aging. Untreated tooth loss can also make it difficult to eat properly and set a person up for indigestion or even malnutrition.
What Qualifies You for Dentures?
Dentures can be a fantastic option for many patients who have suffered extensive tooth loss or have uncomfortably sensitive teeth or severe decay as long as they are free from oral infections and have adequate bone density in their jaws. However, it is often possible for a person to become an excellent denture candidate after receiving appropriate restorative treatments to address gum and tooth infections or reinforce their jawbones. A suitable denture candidate will also need to commit to a rigorous regimen of proper maintenance and hygiene practices.
Dentures can be an affordable way for patients on a budget to replace their lost teeth, and the best type of appliance for you will depend on how many teeth you are missing. We offer options like:
- Partial dentures that can replace a few or many lost teeth throughout the mouth.
- Full dentures that can replace an entire dental arch of lost teeth.
- Implant dentures that provide superior chewing power and appliance longevity.
Alternative Tooth-Replacement Options
No treatment is right for everyone, and some patients who aren’t good candidates for dentures may be better served by replacing their teeth with:
- Dental bridges: These devices can replace one or several lost teeth in a row and last for seven years or more if they receive excellent care.
- Dental implants: These titanium posts are surgically inserted into the patient’s jawbone to create the sturdy foundation restorations mounted upon them need to feel, function, and look just like natural teeth. These devices can also last much longer than traditional restorations if they receive excellent care.
Types of Dentures
Depending on your unique tooth loss situation, Dr. Peters and our team may recommend either full or partial dentures. You can read more about each of these options below:
Partial Dentures
While full dentures replace an entire row of teeth, partial dentures – also known as partials – are specifically designed to fill in multiple gaps from missing teeth in a patient’s smile. Usually made from a combination of metal and plastic or plastic only, partials use small clasps that attach to adjoining natural teeth to remain in place in the mouth. Partials are a budget-friendly solution for people who have multiple gaps in their smile but still have many healthy teeth as well.
Full Dentures
Full dentures in Conyers replace an entire arch of teeth and are held in place by natural suction and/or the help of denture adhesive, as necessary. Typically crafted from hard resin on top of an acrylic base, dentures are a popular and affordable tooth replacement solution that helps millions of Americans regain their ability to eat, speak and laugh normally.
The Benefits of Dentures
Gaps in your grin left behind by missing teeth can detract from your daily quality of life in a few different ways. For instance, you might feel self-conscious about the sudden changes to your visage, or struggle to eat and speak like you’re used to.
Fortunately, Dr. Peters can provide a lifelike set of dentures to replace some or all of your missing teeth to rebuild your smile’s function and appearance. Continue reading to learn about the many benefits of these restorations to help decide if this is the right treatment for you!
Psychological Benefits
One of the first thing people notice about you is the condition of your grin, and you might feel so anxious about being judged for tooth loss that you avoid smiling or spending time with others.
Our team can provide a realistic set of full or partial dentures, based on how many teeth are missing, designed to resemble your natural enamel and connective tissues so you can look and feel like the most attractive, confident version of yourself.
Clearer Enunciation
Different words and sounds are formed by pressing your tongue against your teeth in specific ways, which can be difficult to do when they are missing. Dentures function as artificial teeth so that you can overcome any changes to your speech patterns resulting from tooth loss.
It might take about a month for your tongue and the other sensitive tissues in your mouth to acclimate to your prosthetic. It’s possible to develop a temporary lisp or slur during this time, but most patients overcome this with enough time, patience, and practice.
Improves Nutrition
People who have suffered tooth loss can also develop other health concerns, such as gastrointestinal issues from swallowing overly large pieces of food that haven’t been chewed sufficiently, or malnutrition if they try to stick to softer, less wholesome foods.
Your new teeth restore a portion of your original bite force, which allows you to enjoy a wider variety of healthy ingredients to support your oral and overall well-being.
Preserves Oral Health
If you have any natural teeth remaining, they are prone to shifting out of place to fill in gaps left behind by the ones that were lost, which can wear down your enamel unevenly and increase the risk of sustaining damage or decay.
Wearing dentures ensures that everything remains in its ideal position to help safeguard your smile.
Expands Opportunities
Did you know that studies show that having dental problems is negatively associated with the probability of being employed? People might assume a lot about you based on the condition of your smile, and you might not make a positive impression with gaps in your grin.
Restoring your teeth can boost your confidence, which can contribute to better professional achievements, a more rewarding social calendar, and deeper, more meaningful relationships.