Dentures – Hackensack, NJ

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

Dentures can be a good choice for someone who has lost multiple teeth or all of the teeth in their upper or lower arch. Of course, dentures are not your only choice when it comes to tooth replacement. At your initial consultation, we’ll examine your mouth, evaluate your oral health situation, and review your options before we help you decide whether dentures are the right solution for you.

Don’t lose any time calling our office; missing teeth have to be replaced quickly if you want to reduce your risk for serious oral health issues.

Types of Dentures

Every patient has a unique situation to consider. As such, there are different kinds of dentures that we might suggest based on your circumstances. We’ll explain the advantages and disadvantages of each option before you have to make a choice, and a cost estimate will be provided as part of your initial consultation.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures have a gum-colored acrylic base that supports a specific number of prosthetic teeth. Each partial denture is carefully designed to fill in any existing gaps in your mouth. This type of restoration is held in place with clasps, and it can easily be removed when it’s time to clean it.

Full Dentures

Naturally, full dentures are often recommended when all of your teeth are missing or when there aren’t enough healthy teeth worth keeping in an arch. Full dentures rest directly on your gums, creating powerful suction that keeps them anchored in place. Just like partial dentures, traditional full dentures can be taken out of the mouth at any time.

Implant Dentures

An implant denture is attached to the jawbone via carefully placed implant posts. The exact number of posts needed varies from patient to patient. While implant dentures can be removable, oftentimes they’re designed to stay in the mouth 24/7, meaning you’ll brush and floss them as if they were your natural teeth.

The Benefits of Dentures

Dentures have a long history of helping people enjoy full smiles again, and they continue to be highly recommended by dentists to this day thanks to the many advantages they offer, such as:

• Restoring your bite and the ability to eat a variety of nutritious foods.
• Allowing you to speak clearly.
• Lasting 7 to 10 years on average with proper maintenance.