{"id":127,"date":"2018-05-05T21:34:55","date_gmt":"2018-05-05T21:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drdeangelodds.com\/blog\/?p=127"},"modified":"2018-06-18T15:39:43","modified_gmt":"2018-06-18T15:39:43","slug":"dentist-compares-different-kinds-dentures-home-glen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drdeangelodds.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/05\/dentist-compares-different-kinds-dentures-home-glen\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist Compares the Different Kinds of Dentures in Home Glen"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ALiving without teeth can be incredibly tough. You can\u2019t eat the same foods you used to and your self-esteem can take a blow when you\u2019re afraid to smile. That\u2019s why your dentist wanted to let patients know that there is a quick and effective solution for tooth loss available: full and partial dentures in Homer Glen!<\/a><\/p>\n

These prosthetic devices both offer the same solution for tooth loss, but in slightly different ways. To make it easy to understand, your dentist is comparing both of them before your next visit.<\/p>\n

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Full Dentures vs. Partial Dentures<\/h2>\n

Full dentures are intended for patients who have lost many teeth, particularly an entire arch, or row, of teeth. This type of denture is more typically used for older patients where it\u2019s more common to have several missing teeth in a row. If you\u2019re replacing all teeth in either the upper jaw, the lower jaw, or both, this will likely be the denture your dentist recommends.<\/p>\n

Partial dentures in Homer Glen are plates with one or more prosthetic teeth attached to it and intended to only replace a handful of teeth at a time. If you haven\u2019t lost all the teeth in a single arch yet but still want to get dentures, then this prosthetic will be the best option.<\/p>\n

What is the Process for Getting Dentures?<\/h2>\n

After giving the dentist any relevant health information, such as medications you\u2019re taking or other important medical and\/or oral health information, you\u2019ll begin the fitting process. This starts with the dentist taking impressions of your mouth. If any extractions are needed to make room for the dentures, they\u2019ll be performed during this appointment.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the denture you choose, both will use a gum-colored, acrylic base fitted with ceramic, prosthetic teeth. Full dentures are held in place with adhesive cream and through natural suction, while partial dentures are held with metal clasps.<\/p>\n

While your dentures can last for 5 to 7 years with regular care, they\u2019ll need to be relined and replaced eventually. To make them last as long as possible, consider the following tips for denture care.<\/p>\n

How to Care for Dentures<\/h2>\n