Dentures – Boerne, TX
Convenient & Beautiful Tooth Replacement
If you have suffered the loss of multiple teeth, you may face several daily inconveniences. Here at Boerne Dental Center, we want to help you achieve an improved quality of life, so we are proud to offer convenient and beautiful tooth replacement. A new set of dentures could significantly improve your smile’s function and appearance! Continue reading below to learn more about dentures, and get in touch with our team when you are ready to book your restorative consultation.
Why Choose Boerne Dental Center for Dentures?
- Highly Experienced Dentists
- Beautiful, Functional Prosthetics
- Friendly & Empathetic Staff
Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Tooth loss can cause a range of problems on a daily basis, such as difficulty chewing, decreased confidence, and more. If you are struggling with such issues, dentures may be able to help you. During your consultation, we will make sure your mouth is healthy enough to support a prosthetic before we move forward with designing your beautiful new smile. Even if you are not a candidate for dentures right away, you may become one after some preliminary treatments.
Types of Dentures
During your consultation, we will examine your mouth and recommend the type of prosthetic that best fits your budget, oral health, and degree of tooth loss. We might suggest that you get partial dentures, full dentures, or an implant denture. Here is an overview of each option:
Partial Dentures
If you still have some healthy teeth, we may urge you to get partial dentures, which can fit around your existing dentition. Partial dentures usually have an acrylic base with metal or acrylic attachments to help them stay in place. The teeth are usually made of acrylic as well.
Full Dentures
A full denture replaces either all of the upper or lower teeth. Usually, full dentures have an acrylic base along with acrylic or porcelain teeth. During eating and speaking, they are held in place by natural suction or a bit of special adhesive. Full dentures are always customized to rest as comfortably as possible against the gum tissue.
Implant Dentures
Dental implants are small titanium posts that get inserted into the jawbone, where they can serve as prosthetic tooth roots. When they are used to support a denture, they provide outstanding stability, strength, and function. Due to their many benefits, we often recommend implant dentures as the best tooth replacement option for eligible patients.
Benefits of Dentures
Missing teeth can present a range of difficulties. You might find it challenging to eat your favorite foods, and you may be reluctant to smile in social situations. Dentures can help! This form of tooth replacement offers many benefits that can support your overall health and improve your quality of life. What are some of those benefits? During your consultation, we can explain how dentures may enhance your life on a personal basis. In the meantime, here is an overview of some of the advantages of this treatment:
Psychological Benefits
Very often, edentulous (without teeth) individuals find that their mental health suffers in a number of ways. You might find that your self-esteem and confidence are negatively affected. You may even be at an increased risk of ongoing sadness and depression. Additionally, you may withdraw from social situations and miss out on the benefits of healthy interactions with other people.
Dentures can restore a beautiful and natural-looking smile. They may give you the confidence you need to thrive in social situations, enjoy your favorite foods, and even feel younger and more vigorous. Truly, they have the potential to change your outlook on life!
Clearer Enunciation
You may notice that missing teeth make it difficult to pronounce certain words clearly. Dentures fill the gaps, allowing your tongue and lips to move naturally when you speak. With a full set of teeth, your speech should sound more accurate and understandable. You should be able to communicate confidently in both casual conversations and important meetings, knowing that your words will come across as intended. (At first, it may take a bit of time to adjust to speaking with dentures. After you get used to them, though, you can expect to be able to speak easily and naturally.)
Improves Nutrition
You might struggle to chew a variety of foods when teeth are missing, which could limit your diet and overall nutrition. Dentures restore the ability to bite and chew many types of food, giving you access to fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains. You will gain the freedom to enjoy balanced meals that promote better health. Plus, with proper chewing, your body will be able to absorb nutrients more efficiently, contributing to increased energy and overall well-being.
Preserves Oral Health
You could face changes in your mouth when teeth are absent, such as shifting of the remaining teeth and premature wear on your natural enamel. Dentures support the structure of your mouth by filling spaces and helping maintain the alignment of your oral structures. Plus, they can take some of the stress of eating, which can reduce wear and damage on any remaining natural teeth.
Expands Opportunity
You may feel self-conscious about missing teeth in the workplace, which could affect your confidence during interviews, presentations, or daily interactions. Other people may also perceive you as older than you really are. Dentures restore a natural-looking smile, helping you present yourself as poised and professional. A healthy and complete smile can also allow others to see you as being more youthful, successful, and approachable. As a result, you may find greater success as you strive to move forward in your career.
Dentures Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sleep with my dentures?
It’s recommended that you remove your denture before going to bed, and this is for a few important reasons. Firstly, it takes pressure off of your gums, allowing them to rest and receive better circulation that can help you avoid infection and sores. This also presents a chance to soak your dentures in a dedicated cleaning solution, removing the built-up plaque and bacteria that are too tough for your brush.
Are there any foods I can’t eat with dentures?
With a denture that is fitted correctly, you should be able to eat almost anything. But because your bite won’t be as strong as your natural teeth, you may have to be extra careful with things like cooked meats and raw fruits and vegetables. Simply cutting them into small bites and being sure to chew on both sides of your mouth can be a tremendous help. Patients should also be mindful when consuming particularly hard, sticky, or chewy foods, as these can accidentally dislodge a denture.
Will dentures change how I talk?
If you’ve been missing teeth for a long time, most likely yes, but for the better! Large gaps in the smile make it difficult to fully enunciate and say certain syllables. A denture can bring clarity back to your speech in addition to making you feel less self-conscious about your smile. A new denture may take some getting used to at first, but a little adjustment period is expected. An easy way to shorten it is to talk with your dentures as much as possible. You can chat with friends or family members, read aloud to yourself, or sing in the shower! This will enable your lips and tongue to quickly adapt.
Should I get dentures with dental implants?
While it is ultimately a personal decision, implant dentures in Boerne offer many unique benefits compared to traditional removable prosthetics. Because the teeth are anchored to the jawbone with strong titanium posts, they are much more stable and less prone to slipping and sliding. Plus, the posts stimulate the jaw just like real teeth, preventing the bone loss that almost always follows tooth loss.
Also, thanks to the support provided by the implants, the dentures themselves tend to be smaller and take up less room in the mouth, making for a more comfortable fit. Lastly, implant dentures typically require less maintenance and replacement over time than regular ones, meaning in the long term, they tend to help patients save money despite the higher upfront cost.