How Many Teeth Do I Need To Lose Or Chip Before I Consider Dentures?

When you lose or break a tooth, you might find yourself thinking about dentures. Contrary to what most people think, dentures aren’t just a traditional complete set of false teeth reserved for when you have none of your own left. Thanks to modern dentistry, dentures can now be used to replace single or several teeth, and are a great way of maintaining and improving your health, quality of life and confidence. Read on to learn about the different denture options available for you – whether you’ve lost one or two teeth, or whether you might be a candidate for complete dentures.

MISSING ONE OR SEVERAL TEETH, BUT STILL HAVE MOST NATURAL TEETH

You may have most of your natural teeth remaining, and in this case, removable partial dentures might be right for you. They’re made to fill the gaps left by missing teeth and carry many benefits.

The most obvious benefit of a partial denture is that it restores your smile. Gone are the days of hiding your smile or your teeth because you are embarrassed by the gaps – with a partial denture, you’ll gain your confidence back

Partial dentures also maintain the health of your remaining teeth. When there are gaps left in the mouth, the teeth surrounding the gaps can easily shift and become unsightly and painful. By filling these gaps, partial dentures prevent your natural teeth from going anywhere, preserving their appearance and your comfort.

If you’re missing teeth, you may find talking or eating certain foods to be challenging, but the partial dentures we design and manufacture at The Denture Care Group Sunshine Coast are made with comfort in mind. They’ll easily mould to your bite, allowing you to enjoy the foods you love – even foods you previously found difficult to chew.

MISSING MOST OF YOUR NATURAL TEETH

If you’re missing most of your natural teeth, or even all your teeth, dentures come in several options.

Full dentures will give you a complete set of teeth that are made to fit your mouth, so you’ll be confident they’ll fit perfectly and will look great. And full dentures do more than simply fill the gaps – they’ll improve your ability to eat, and will even preserve the strength of the muscles in your jaw.

At The Denture Care Group Sunshine Coast, we also offer implant-retained dentures. These dentures are perfect if you’ve lost all your lower or upper teeth, if you’re worried about full dentures staying in your mouth, or if you don’t like how they feel. 

Implant-retained dentures come in several options and carry numerous benefits. They’ll greatly improve oral hygiene, remove the need for any dental adhesives, protect the health of your gums, and allow you to eat and smile with confidence once again.

While implant-retained dentures might attract higher upfront costs, they’re worth it in the long run. Their security means they’re not inclined to slip, and they generally don’t require many adjustments.

CONSIDERING DENTURES? CONTACT THE DENTURE CARE GROUP SUNSHINE COAST

At The Denture Care Group, we understand restoring your smile, confidence and quality of life is important to you – and it’s important to us, too. We’re a family-owned and operated business committed to delivering a wide range of denture services to meet the needs of our varied and valued patients. Thanks to our state-of-the-art equipment and lab on-site, we’re able to oversee the entire denture process, from the initial consultation and design to fabrication, fittings, and even repairs. Contact us today on 07 5491 2288 to speak to our friendly team, to learn about our range, or to book a free consultation.