Partial dentures are a great option if you are missing a few teeth but the rest of your smile is still intact. Partial dentures are made of replacement teeth that are custom made to fit with and look like your natural teeth then fixed into an acrylic base with a thin framework and clasps to attach to your remaining teeth. These are designed to help fill in the gaps of your teeth while restoring your beautiful smile and preserving your other teeth. With this oral appliance, you will have restored functions again, allowing you to eat the foods you love and have a beautiful smile you can feel confident with. It will also help keep your lips, cheeks and the contours of your face safe from the sagging that would have resulted from missing teeth.
Your partial dentures may feel awkward the first few weeks, but they should feel more comfortable after a period of time, and we can make any readjustments you may need. We will be happy to help position your denture perfectly during your regular visits so you can enjoy a consistent quality of life. You may feel the desire to bite down in order to force the denture into place. Please do not do that since it will bend or break the framework and clasps and damage your teeth.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call. We will be happy to help you toward your journey to a restored smile.