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| Complete dentures replace all the teeth in the mouth. They completely rest on the gums that cover the bone. If you have a denture right now that doesn't fit, is unattractive, or doesn't provide full function, you may need a new one custom- made. An ill fitting denture can cause damage to the underlying bone which will eventually result a denture that doesn't fit at all. If your denture doesn't fit come see us for a consultation to find out what your options are. |
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Partial dentures are usually fabricated from a metal framework with plastic teeth and pink acrylic for gums. Many partial dentures have visible clasps making them quite unattractive. Dr. Atwood uses precision attachments to create a tight fitting yet aesthetically pleasing partial denture. Partial dentures can be an important aid in completely reconstructing a deteriorated set of teeth. If you are missing teeth, the remaining teeth can tip and drift into those spaces causing future difficulty in restoring the teeth properly. Call and schedule a consultation to see what can be done to restore function to your mouth.
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| Dental implants are used to replace a missing tooth to make it look and function like a normal tooth. A dental implant is a natural looking tooth replacement which unlike a partial denture doesn't have to be removed. It acts just like the root of a natural tooth, you may forget that you even have one. |
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| If you are missing more than one tooth, your full mouth can be restored to function just like it was before you lost the teeth. A tooth implant can be used to anchor to a removable partial or full denture giving it much more support and increasing your quality of life. Teeth that have been missing for a while may not have sufficient bone. Bone loss will increase the expense of an implant, so if you have recently lost a tooth now is the time to replace it with an implant. |
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