How Dentures Can Restore Your Smile

Dentures are the solution of choice when you have missing teeth and lack sufficient bone tissue to support dental implants. Find out how Dr. Mark Richardson can help restore your smile with dentures at his Kalamazoo, MI dental office.

Restoring Your Smile with Dentures
Dentures are appliances made of composite resin or porcelain “teeth” and plastic “gums.” In some cases, they’re also designed with metal components. The denture suctions to your gumline or is connected to teeth that are remaining in your mouth. With this new set of teeth, your gums are protected, your smile is beautiful once again and you can chew your favorite foods properly.

Types of Dentures
There are a few different types of dentures to consider when you visit your Kalamazoo dentist. Here are four of the most common choices:

- Full (complete or conventional) dentures that cover an entire row of missing teeth.
- Immediate full dentures that are put in right after tooth extraction (same appointment).
- Partial dentures that can be affixed to existing teeth with metal clasps.
- Implant-supported dentures for patients who have some bone tissue available.

Getting Custom Dentures Made 
A denture is created based on a mold of your gumline. The impression, taken with dental plaster, is sent to a lab for processing. When the denture is finished, you’ll come in to have it sized and adjusted as needed. It may take more than one visit for you to get the perfect fit. Your dentist will provide you with detailed instructions on how to care for your new dentures, your gums and your remaining teeth if you have a partial device.

Make a Dentures Appointment Today
Dr. Richardson can design a custom denture appliance for you that will restore your smile and fit comfortably. Call his Kalamazoo, MI office at (269) 343-6907 today to schedule an appointment.