Have you considered dentures but worry that they will look fake or irritate your mouth?
At Sutton Dentistry in Ocala, FL, we understand this concern. While dentures in the past left much to be desired, materials have improved significantly, making them look more lifelike than ever. Advanced technology allows us to create precise impressions, resulting in better-fitting, more comfortable replacement teeth.
If you are missing all teeth in your upper, lower, or both arches, we recommend full removable dentures.
We recommend partial dentures for patients with partial tooth loss who still have some remaining teeth. Partials are designed to fill gaps in your smile left by missing teeth and are anchored by clips attached to adjacent teeth.
Implant-retained dentures offer the best of both worlds by creating a stable foundation that holds the prosthesis securely in place.
Aside from improved aesthetics, dentures restore your ability to chew comfortably and speak clearly. Replacing missing teeth also helps prevent excessive wear and minimize stress on the jaw joints by helping maintain a balanced bite.
When teeth have been missing for some time, facial muscles begin to sag, creating a hollow or sunken appearance. Dentures fill out your features and restore a fuller, more youthful facial shape.
First, we take X-rays and use our state-of-the-art intraoral camera to obtain 3-D digital images of your mouth. The resulting impressions are far more accurate and precise than messy paste impressions, ensuring your new dentures conform closely to your gum and jaw contours.
Working together, you and our dentists focus on your facial appearance and coloring to select the tooth size, shape, and shade that will complement it. Before fabricating your final dentures, we create a wax try-in that lets you preview your new smile.
At this time, we’ll make necessary adjustments to perfect their look, fit, and feel to ensure they fit comfortably and function well when chewing and speaking.
One benefit of partial dentures is that they help prevent neighboring teeth from shifting out of place. They also improve chewing function so you can enjoy your meals comfortably again.
With the same attention to detail used for full dentures, you can be confident your partials will match your existing teeth and blend seamlessly with your smile.
Implant-retained dentures may be the best option if your replacement teeth remain stable and won’t slip and shift out of place. This type of denture snaps onto dental implants placed in your jawbone so they stay securely in place.
If you live in Ocala, FL, or the surrounding communities of Belleview and The Villages and are interested in full or partial dentures, please call Sutton Dentistry to schedule an appointment. We look forward to helping you smile confidently again.
Unlike traditional molds, digital impressions use advanced scanning technology to create precise, 3-D images of your teeth and gums. This method involves passing a handheld scanner over your teeth and eliminates the need for messy impression materials.
The 3-D virtual impression is highly accurate, which is especially beneficial when planning Invisalign treatment, crowns, bridges, and dentures. The benefits to you are improved fit and comfort of dental restorations, faster turnaround times, and a more pleasant overall experience.
