Full or Partial Dentures
Restore Your Smile With Full or Partial Dentures in Laurel, MD
Dentures offer an affordable way to replace any number of missing teeth in your mouth. They have a long history of success and continue to earn a place in the list of options for rebuilding your smile. Laurel Smile Design is here to empower you to reclaim your confidence and oral function with custom dentures. Led by Dr. Amna Choudhary and Dr. Sunny Choudhary, our team provides full and partial dentures designed to restore your smile and preserve your oral health.
Understanding Dentures
As you may know, dentures are removable substitutes for missing teeth. Full dentures provide value when a person is missing all of their natural teeth, while partial dentures replace only individual missing teeth to eliminate gaps and improve chewing. Denture treatment is customized specifically to each patient, and Dr. Amna Choudhary can help you decide which option works best for you.
Full Dentures
Sometimes dental conditions, such as tooth decay or gum disease, can become unmanageable. This may lead to the decision to remove your remaining teeth on one or both jaws. Regardless of the case, full dentures are an economical and efficient way to restore your function and smile.
A complete denture consists of a thin acrylic base that rests on the gum tissue and is the same color as your gums. Porcelain or acrylic replacement teeth built into the base give the appearance of natural teeth emerging from the gums. We know that your smile is unique, and Dr. Amna Choudhary has the experience to help you select the teeth that appear most natural and harmonious in your smile. This gives you the option to customize the way you look, whether you want a “new” smile or just want to restore the one you had.
While dentures boast a long history of successful use, modern technology offers better options to enhance the way they fit and the way you look. In many cases, dentures can be secured more firmly to your jaw with the use of dental implants, placed in the jaw and connected under the base of the denture. This connection can be designed to create permanent fixation of the denture or to allow for its removal at times. In addition to having greater retention and a more natural look, implant-supported dentures tend to last longer. Dr. Amna Choudhary can discuss these options and help you understand the ways they can improve your experience with dentures.
Partial Dentures
Whether you’ve lost one tooth or many, chewing and smiling can become more difficult because of the gaps left behind. Partial dentures are an economical solution to replace the missing teeth and fill in the spaces, improving chewing ability and the confidence to smile. A partial denture in place will also help keep your natural teeth from shifting, lowering the risk of losing those teeth in the future.
Most partial dentures contain a thin metal framework that is designed to rest close to your gums and allow for a smooth, non-bulky feel. The framework is supported by your natural teeth to provide a reliable, secure appliance that is easy to use. Where teeth are missing, natural-looking replacement teeth are attached to the frame, and gum-colored acrylic is used to make the appliance blend with your mouth. Again, your mouth and your needs are unique, and Dr. Amna Choudhary works with skilled technicians to create a solution that is comfortable and esthetic.
With advances in technology, implants can also be used to support removable partial dentures, improving the fit while reducing the size of the appliance. Dentures inherently bring some challenges, especially to new wearers. Our goal is to minimize the everyday frustrations to the lowest level possible.
Find the Right Denture Option for Your Smile
Benefits of Dentures
Dentures offer a range of functional and aesthetic advantages, including:
Restore and enhance your smile and facial structure
Chew, eat, and speak with ease
Prevent your natural adjacent teeth from shifting
Enhance your oral health
Preserve the integrity and strength of the jawbone
Protect damaged teeth and tissue
- Reclaim your confidence
The Dentures Process
The dentures process begins with impressions. The measurements of your mouth serve as a blueprint that allows us to create personalized dentures that offer a seamless and secure fit. Once the dentures are ready, you will return for a fitting, where we will adjust as needed to ensure maximum function, comfort, and confidence.
Proper Denture Care
Maintaining your dentures is different from traditional dental routines. Dentures must be cleaned at least once daily using denture cleaner. However, it’s best to rinse them following each meal to prevent bacteria from compromising the health of your gums and jaw. When you remove your dentures before bed, place them in denture cleaner to soak overnight.
Schedule Your Dentures Consultation Today
We look forward to discussing your options to make your mouth full again and to give you back a confident, glowing smile. Contact us today to schedule your dentures consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Full or Partial Dentures
How long does it take to get used to wearing dentures?
Most patients need a short adjustment period, typically a few weeks, to get used to speaking, eating, and feeling comfortable with new dentures.
Will my dentures look natural?
Yes. Dentures are custom-crafted based on impressions of your mouth, with replacement teeth selected to look natural and harmonious with your smile.
Can dentures be secured with dental implants?
Yes. Both full and partial dentures can be secured more firmly with dental implants, offering greater retention, a more natural feel, and longer-lasting results.
How often do dentures need to be adjusted or replaced?
Dentures require periodic adjustments to maintain a snug fit as your mouth changes over time. Most dentures need to be relined or replaced every several years.
Are partial dentures a good option if I've only lost one tooth?
Yes. Partial dentures are a cost-effective way to fill in gaps left by one or several missing teeth while helping to keep your remaining natural teeth from shifting.
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