Dentures and Partial Dentures Florham Park, NJ
Losing your teeth will never feel like a positive experience but at A Healthy Smile Dentistry, we want you to know that there are plenty of affordable options to help you regain your smile with ease. This will make losing your teeth feel a little less stressful and scary. One of our top options for replacing teeth in Florham Park is dentures. Although there are plenty of pros and cons of dentures, they are still a viable solution for helping you smile, eat and speak just like you had natural teeth. If you have a few missing teeth or an entire mouth full of lost teeth, continue reading to find out of dentures are the right solution for you. Our friendly staff is here to answer any questions you might have about dentures or other tooth replacement options at our practice.
What are Dentures?
Before we dive into the procedure for dentures, you might wonder just what exactly dentures are. Basically speaking, dentures are artificial teeth and gums you wear to replace your missing in teeth. There are lots of different types of dentures available to suit your needs. For example, full dentures are an option for patients who are missing an entire jaw of teeth while partial dentures are used to replace sections of missing teeth. We also offer implant supported dentures or all-on-four dentures which are dentures that are secured with dental implants. We also offer Valplast Flexible Partial Dentures. Depending on your specific needs, our dentist can provide you with the necessary information you need to make a decision about the best option for you. Once you have replaced your missing teeth with dentures, you will find that eating, speaking, and smiling come naturally to you once again.
The dentures at A Health Smile Dentistry are made of a hard resin. We custom make our dentures to resemble a smile that best complements your face. If you are receiving partial dentures, we will ensure that your partials blend in well with your existing teeth so your smile looks natural. A common misconception about dentures is that they fall out easily. This is not true with modern dentures. Our dentures are made to fit every crevice of your mouth perfectly so that they stay put through every bite, smile, and conversation. Your dentures will be comfortable to wear all day with ease.
Dentures Procedure in Florham Park
Whether you already have missing teeth or you are visiting our dental office and find out that dentures might be a good option for you, every patient may experience a different type of preparation for dentures. First, Dr. Gohard will examine your mouth to see if you need to have any additional teeth pulled before beginning the dentures procedure. If you have only a few remaining teeth and their future doesn’t look promising, we might recommend having them pulled.
Once Dr. Gohard has declared you a good candidate for dentures, she will provide you with a pair of temporary dentures to wear until your permanent ones arrive from the lab. If you recently had teeth pulled, we will need to wait until your gums completely heal to take impressions for your permanent dentures. While you wait for your permanent pair to return from the lab, you will wear temporary dentures which will help you get used to the feeling of wearing them daily. Once your gums are healed from any extractions you had, our dentist in Florham Park will take impressions of your gums.
When your permanent pair of dentures return from the lab, Dr. Gohard will have you try them on to confirm that they fit correctly. If necessary, she will make adjustments so they fit more comfortably. Once the fit is right, you can be on your way.
What to Expect for New Denture Wearers
If this is your first time wearing dentures, there are a few things you can expect. First, you may speak with a lisp for the first few weeks of wearing the dentures. This is because your tongue needs to get used to having the dentures in your mouth. This is similar to the feeling of wearing a retainer after having braces. If you wore a retainer in your life previously, adjusting to dentures will be a bit easier for you. To get over your lisp faster, our staff recommends that you talk as much as possible and even sing. The more you talk and sing, the faster your tongue will get used to the feeling.
Another thing you can expect with dentures is that biting and chewing will take a while to get used to. We recommend starting with soft and easy to chew foods and then working your way up to harder to eat foods like corn on the cob and steak. You will get used to the feeling in no time.
Dentures Care Tips
With proper care, dentures can last you up to 10 years before they need to be replaced. It’s important to know that although they are strong enough to chew your favorite foods, dentures are actually quite fragile and must be handled with care. You can easily break them or chip them if you drop them in the sink or on the floor. At the end of every day, you should remove your dentures and place them in a cleaning solution to soak overnight. This gives your mouth a break from wearing the dentures and time for your dentures to disinfect. In the morning, brush your dentures with a soft-bristled toothbrush and put them back in your mouth. We also recommend brushing your tongue and gums with toothpaste every night and morning to maintain fresh breath and healthy gums. If your dentures ever feel a bit loose, please visit our Florham Park dentist for an adjustment as we are happy to help.
Find Out if Dentures are Right for You in Florham Park
If you think that dentures might be the best solution for you or you want to explore all of our tooth replacement options at A Healthy Smile Dentistry, give our office a call at 973-377-2222 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment with our dentist. Experience chewing, speaking and smiling with a full mouth of teeth again.
