Restore Your Smile With Custom Dentures
We offer dentures at Premier Smiles of Bellevue for patients who need multiple missing teeth, or even a full dental arch, restored. Dr. Vietnam Huynh and Dr. Thaihoa Huynh can create prosthetics that work and feel like natural teeth and fit in your mouth without sliding or clicking. Call (425) 696-9500 to schedule a consultation with our dentists to begin your denture treatment in Bellevue, WA.
What Are Dentures?
Dentures are removable oral appliances used to replace multiple missing teeth. If you are missing some or all of your teeth, dentures might be just what you need to restore the function, beauty and health of your smile. There are two kinds of dentures: complete dentures and partial dentures.
- A complete denture is used to replace all of the teeth in a full dental arch. We may suggest a complete denture to replace all of the teeth in one or both arches depending on your individual needs. Our dentists may suggest using a denture adhesive for improved stability.
- A partial denture is used if you are missing multiple teeth but have natural teeth remaining. A partial denture often includes a thin framework or clasps that attach to the natural teeth for a secure fit.
Our dentists may recommend complete or partial dentures to restore your smile if you are missing multiple teeth; dentures can improve your ability to properly speak and eat, restore your natural facial volume, and enhance the overall beauty of your smile. Your dentures will be custom made to fit your smile comfortably, aesthetically and securely. We invite you to call or visit us soon to learn more about how dentures can improve your smile!
Benefits of Using Dentures for Missing Teeth
If you’re missing one or more teeth, dentures can help restore your smile’s function and appearance. Gaps in your teeth can lead to issues such as:
Eating and Speaking Problems
Missing teeth can make it harder to chew food properly and may affect how clearly you speak.
Teeth Moving Out of Alignment
When a space is left in your mouth, adjacent teeth may drift into it, potentially causing bite problems and making oral hygiene more challenging.
Increased Risk of Gum Disease and Tooth Decay
Gaps from missing teeth can raise your risk of gum disease and tooth decay if they aren’t properly addressed.
Impact on Facial Appearance
Losing teeth can alter the shape of your face over time. Dentures help preserve your natural look and prevent surrounding teeth from moving out of place.
The Basics of Denture Function
Dentures are a dependable solution for replacing missing teeth. They restore your smile, improve your ability to eat and speak, and enhance your confidence. Multiple types of dentures are available, each offering unique benefits to suit your individual needs.
Denture Options and Their Benefits
Dentures are removable, custom-crafted appliances designed to replace missing teeth and the surrounding gums. They feature a gum-colored base supporting artificial teeth made from durable materials such as porcelain or acrylic. Dentures help you speak, eat, and smile with confidence, though it may take some time to get used to them. Proper daily care and regular dental checkups are essential to keep your dentures clean, comfortable, and working effectively.
Complete Dentures for a Full Smile
Full or complete dentures are designed to replace all the teeth in your upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. They fit securely over your gums and are an excellent solution for individuals who have lost all their teeth due to aging, gum disease, or injury.
Advantages of Complete Dentures
- Natural Appearance: Restore your complete smile and enhance your facial shape.
- Improved Speech: Full dentures help you speak more clearly after losing teeth.
- Easier Eating: Enjoy meals comfortably with better chewing ability.
- Facial Support: Help prevent sagging of the cheeks and jaw.
- Cost-Effective Solution: An affordable option for replacing all teeth.
Filling Gaps With Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are designed for patients who still have some natural teeth. They fill the gaps left by missing teeth and are secured to your remaining teeth with clasps or connectors. This makes them an ideal solution when you have healthy teeth that can support a denture.
Advantages of Partial Dentures
- Natural Appearance: Designed to match your remaining teeth for a seamless look.
- Improved Chewing: Restores your bite, allowing you to enjoy a wider variety of foods.
- Prevents Teeth Shifting: Keeps surrounding teeth in their proper position.
- Supports Oral Health: Helps maintain the health and stability of your remaining teeth.
Implant-Supported Dentures
These dentures are secured with dental implants in the jaw, providing greater stability than traditional dentures. Suitable for full or partial sets, they feel and function more like natural teeth.
How Implant-Supported Dentures Can Help You
- Secure Fit: Dentures stay firmly in place while you eat or speak.
- Improved Chewing: Enjoy a wider range of foods with stronger biting power.
- Jawbone Health: Implants help preserve and support your jawbone.
- Natural Appearance: Blends seamlessly with your existing teeth.
- Long-Lasting: With proper care, they can provide years of reliable use.
Walk Out Smiling with Immediate Dentures
Immediate dentures are fitted immediately after tooth extraction. They’re pre-made, allowing you to have teeth in place while your mouth heals.
Advantages of Immediate Dentures
- Instant Smile: Leave the office with a full set of teeth.
- Aids Healing: Protects extraction sites and supports gum recovery.
- Maintains Confidence: Keep smiling without worrying about gaps during healing.
Secure Your Smile with Snap-On Dentures
Also known as overdentures, these attach over implants or natural teeth using snap-on connectors. They offer greater stability than traditional dentures while remaining removable for easy cleaning.
Why Choose Snap-On Dentures
- Enhanced Stability: Snap-on dentures stay securely in place compared to traditional dentures.
- Supports Jaw Health: Implants underneath help prevent bone loss.
- Simple Maintenance: Removable for easy daily cleaning and care.
