Dentures – Orem, UT
The Traditional Fix for Tooth Loss
Though it may seem “unnatural,” tooth loss is a fairly common condition. It’s to the point that roughly 178 million American adults lack at least one of their teeth. With that said, we at Frandsen Dental of Orem have long had a practical, time-tested solution: high-quality dentures in Orem! These prosthetics can make even the emptiest smiles full again, raising your quality of life. Just keep reading to learn about them in detail, or book a consultation soon.
Why Choose Frandsen Dental of Orem for Dentures?
- High-Quality Materials for Beautiful & Lasting Results
- Prosthetics Customized for Each Patient
- Implant Dentures Available
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
It really doesn’t take much (aside from tooth loss) to qualify for modern dentures. As long as an adult has decent oral health, they’re usually eligible to get and use the restorations. Just note that not everyone with missing teeth is a good candidate for them. Some patients who still have a tooth (or more) may benefit from a different option, and others may lack healthy gums to support dentures.
Given these points, you should consult our dentists to see if dentures suit you. They’ll perform a proper oral exam to confirm whether you’re a good treatment candidate.
Types of Dentures
Based on your consultation results, we’ll advise that you get one of several kinds of dentures (if any). These potential types include:
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are those that only replace a few teeth. As such, they work by fitting over your gumline with suction or by clasping onto “abutments” (i.e., nearby natural teeth). Each one uses its pink acrylic base and color-matched teeth to blend seamlessly with your smile.
Full Dentures
Unlike partial ones, full dentures replace a whole arch of teeth at once. That means they only use suction force or adhesives to remain secure; they don’t clasp onto abutments. Otherwise, their appearance is similar to partial dentures; they’re also tailored to fit snugly and comfortably over your gums.
Implant Dentures
All in all, implant dentures most suit patients who want a “permanent” option. They stand out by securing themselves with dental implants – metal posts that fuse to your jaw. Thanks to this placement method, implant dentures are highly secure; they never slip or fall like traditional ones. Plus, they have the perk of preventing (and reversing) facial collapse.
The Benefits of Dentures
The loss of many teeth can make it difficult to accomplish many everyday tasks like eating, speaking clearly, and smiling proudly. Thankfully, dentures can be a life-changing treatment that allows people with extensive tooth loss to enjoy the benefits of having a complete smile. Here’s a quick look at a few of the ways in which dentures from Frandsen Dental of Orem can improve your life.
Psychological Benefits
People who have lost all their teeth are sometimes embarrassed about showing their smiles, which can lead to psychological issues like poor self-esteem, isolation, and depression. Restoring the appearance and function of a patient’s smile can help them feel good about themselves and make them more eager to engage socially.
Clearer Enunciation
Losing even a single tooth can alter the way air moves about the mouth during speech and lead to communication difficulties such as lisps. Since dentures act in the place of the missing teeth, they can make it much easier to speak clearly at work and in social situations. After you get used to wearing your appliance, speaking should feel incredibly natural, and you can accelerate the adjustment period by reading a favorite book out loud and repeating any troublesome words as needed.
Improves Nutrition
Many nutritious foods are tough to chew, and losing teeth can make it difficult to enjoy many wholesome items like raw fruits and veggies, fresh meat, and savory nuts and seeds. Having to forgo healthy foods due to them being difficult to chew can lead to issues like indigestion and malnutrition, but replacing lost teeth with dentures can restore much of the patient’s chewing ability. This can make it much easier to enjoy a nutritious diet full of interesting flavors and textures.
Preserves Oral Health
Tooth loss can leave a person vulnerable to a host of oral health issues like gum injuries, dental misalignments, and uneven enamel erosion. Fortunately, dentures can help prevent these by supporting the remaining teeth, protecting the gum tissue from food debris, and redistributing the pressure of chewing more evenly across the dental arches.
Expands Opportunities
Tooth loss can significantly diminish your self-esteem, which can make it harder to leave a positive first impression during business or social situations. Fortunately, dentures can replace lost teeth with beautifully lifelike restorations that are virtually indistinguishable from the real thing in appearance, and this can make it much easier to smile proudly, meet people, win trust, close sales, and stand out from the competition when being considered for a new job or a promotion.