Full dentures & partial dentures in St. Augustine

What You Need to Know About Modern Denture Options

Tooth loss affects quality of life in so many different ways! In addition to changing the way you look, losing teeth can also alter your ability to chew and speak. A denture is a custom dental appliance that features realistic, fully functional artificial teeth. Modern denture appliances can either be permanent or removable.

Our dental office is committed to providing every one of our valued patients with a picture-perfect finished look. That's why we'll take the time to match your new denture to the shape, shade, and translucency level of your own natural teeth. Our high-quality denture appliances are designed to provide long-term value by lasting for several years. Getting a denture is easy and painless!

What Kinds of Affordable Quality Dentures Are Available?

Following a careful evaluation from an expert dentist at Anastasia Dental Associates, you'll have the information you need to choose the right type of denture. We offer a wide range of full, partial, upper, lower, removable, and one-tooth denture options. We also make it possible to get a same-day denture that allows you to walk away from your appointment looking and feeling like yourself!

Complete Denture Options

Also known as a full denture, a complete denture is used to replace all of the teeth in your lower jaw or upper jaw. If decaying teeth are still present, those teeth will be removed before the denture can be placed. You'll be given a temporary denture following your extraction appointment as a placeholder until your gums have healed enough for your new permanent denture to be placed. If you're a candidate for complete dentures, you'll have the option to choose between fixed and removable denture systems. If you select a removable design, your appliance will rest on the gums. If you select a permanent design, your appliance will be anchored in place using denture implants.

Partial Denture Options

The purpose of a partial denture is to keep as many of your healthy teeth in place as possible. Those healthy, thriving teeth will serve as important anchors when your bridge-like partial denture is placed in your mouth. While a partial denture shares some similarities with a standard dental bridge, a denture is intended to be removed each night for cleaning instead of being a permanent, immovable fixture. A partial denture stays in place using clasps that "cap" the teeth supporting it.

Flexible Partial Denture Options

A flexible partial denture is a terrific alternative to the rigid dentures that most people know. Unlike a standard denture, a flexible partial appliance doesn't contain metal fasteners. It also has a soft, flexible, and lightweight profile that allows it to bend in your mouth. Flexible dentures are also aesthetically beneficial because gum-colored material is used to create a realistic-looking base.

Denture With Implant Support

An implant-supported denture is secured to the mouth using dental implants. This can provide a sturdier alternative to a traditional denture that rests over the gums. When designing an implant-supported denture, your dentist will customize your treatment using the number of implants needed to prevent your denture from slipping away.

There's a lot of flexibility when it comes to how your new implant-supported denture will work. First, patients can choose from removable or permanent dentures with this option. Your dentist will be happy to discuss the pros and cons of both choices during your evaluation. Generally, people looking for added stability prefer permanent implant-supported dentures. People who like the idea of being able to remove dentures nightly for cleaning are often drawn to removable implant-supported dentures.

All-on-4® Treatment Concept

All-on-4® dentures represent the latest in implant-supported technology. Using implants from Nobel Biocare, this approach includes four carefully placed dental implants that create unprecedented stability. You'll never worry about a denture shifting around in your mouth! You may be a good candidate for this treatment concept if you're looking for increased biting power while wearing a denture.

What to Expect at Your Denture Appointment

It's important to understand that getting a new denture often involves several steps. The complexity of your situation will ultimately determine how quickly the process for getting dentures moves along. Here's what you can generally expect:

• You'll book a pressure-free consultation to discuss your needs, preferences, and expectations.
• Your dentist will take impressions and measurements.
• If diseased or decaying teeth need to be removed, extractions will be scheduled. A temporary denture will be provided to address any tooth loss before your permanent denture is created.
• If you're using an implant-supported denture, custom implants will be created.

When you choose our office, your new full or partial denture will be created to the specifications of your mouth. Everything from the fit to the shade of your new teeth will be matched perfectly to gel with your smile. We'll make any adjustments that are necessary to create the comfortable, fully functional results you're expecting!

What Is the Cost for a Denture?

How much your dentures cost will vary based on the type of denture you select. The amount of prep work needed for extractions and dental implants will also greatly influence total costs. Don't let a fear over the denture cost keep you from restoring the look and function of your teeth! Our dentists can offer you many affordable denture options to meet your needs. Get more information about denture treatments in St. Augustine today!

Am I a Candidate for a Soft Reline?

If you're unhappy with the hard, rigid design of standard dentures, a soft denture reline may be an option for you. The soft and pliable material used for this treatment eliminates the discomfort and soreness that some people experience when wearing dentures. We'll be happy to give you all the information you need about this upgrade option during your consultation!

Learn More at a Denture Consultation in St. Augustine

Are you looking for a good denture dentist in St. Augustine? Our office is here to walk you through the process of restoring your smile using affordable quality dentures made just for you. Contact us today to get started!