Dentures – Bloomfield, NJ
The Tried-and-True Tooth-Replacement Solution
Did you recently have a few teeth extracted? Maybe you lost all of your teeth years ago due to advanced gum disease. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to explore your treatment options sooner rather than later. After all, even relatively mild tooth loss can lead to low self-esteem, trouble chewing properly, and difficulty enunciating clearly. Fortunately, we offer dentures at our office, which is a tried-and-true, lifelike, and versatile tooth-replacement solution.
Why Choose Premier Family Dentistry for Dentures?
- Top-Rated Dental Team in the Area
- Saturday Appointments Available
- Dental Insurance-Friendly Office
Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
If you are struggling with moderate to severe tooth loss, then we have good news: there’s a chance that you’re a good candidate for dentures in Bloomfield! Of course, the only way to find out for certain is by scheduling an appointment with our team at Premier Family Dentistry. Once we have reviewed your dental history, determined how many teeth need to be replaced, and assessed the health of your gums, we can determine if this is the ideal solution for you.
Types of Dentures
We offer partial, full, and implant dentures at our office. During your consultation, we will review the benefits of each and share our recommendations so you can confidently decide how you’d like to rebuild your smile. In the meantime, you can read on to learn more!
Partial Dentures
Are you missing several teeth in an arch? If so, we can replace them (while also preserving your natural teeth) with a partial denture. This restoration is held in place with discreet clasps, which ensure that it won’t slip or slide unexpectedly.
Full Dentures
If you are missing all of your teeth, then we can rebuild everything from the strength of your bite to your self-esteem with full dentures! The gum-colored base and replacement teeth will be custom-made just for you, which ensures that they will look and feel natural.
Implant Dentures
As you may have guessed from the name, implant dentures are where traditional dentures and cutting-edge dental implants meet. There are several perks that come with this option, including that they help preserve your jawbone and last for over a decade with proper care.
The Benefits of Dentures
Here are a few of the reasons why dentures continue to be so popular:
- They are cost-effective
- They are custom-made for each patient
- They can restore your bite strength
- They are easy to maintain
- They can last for 10 years or longer
If you are interested in learning more about dentures, including whether or not we recommend them for you, then call our Bloomfield dental office to schedule a consultation!
Dentures FAQs
Do dentures break easily?
Dentures are crafted from high-quality materials to ensure they are incredibly durable, but they do not last forever and will eventually need to be replaced. With an excellent hygiene and maintenance regimen, your restorative device may be able to last between five and seven years, but accidents such as dropping your dentures can make it necessary to replace them sooner. Your appliance may be more likely to break or fracture if it has small defects like scratches or notches in its base, and even dentures that receive exceptionally excellent care can break down due to the stress of years of repeated use. If your dentures don’t seem to be fitting or working properly anymore, contact the team at Premier Family Dentistry so we can repair or replace your device as necessary.
What should you do if your dentures break?
Please contact our office in Bloomfield if your dentures have become damaged. The most serious problem a denture can develop is called “prosthesis fracture,” which means the base has broken in two. While this is more likely to happen to top dentures, it can happen to bottom ones as well. If the artificial teeth of your appliance are chipped or cracked, we may be able to repair them with composite resin. Depending on the nature of your denture’s damage, we may be able to repair or adjust it so it works properly again. However, a denture that cannot be saved will have to be replaced.
Can dentures become ill-fitting?
Each denture is completely customized to fit the patient’s dental arch, so your device should fit incredibly well when you receive it. However, you may find that your denture no longer fits as well after several years due to the wear and tear caused by repeated use or the changing shape of the mouth. Wearing poorly fitting dentures can lead to a range of oral health problems like gum irritation, bad breath, and trouble eating and speaking, so please contact our office in Bloomfield if your dentures are sliding about or making clicking or popping sounds during use. We’ll be able to reline, adjust, or replace your appliance as appropriate for you to continue enjoying a beautiful and functional smile.
What can’t you eat with dentures?
Dentures can restore a considerable amount of your chewing ability, but certain foods can be difficult to eat with traditional restorations. Sticky foods like peanut butter and gummy candies can be particularly troublesome to chew since they can pull dentures out of place and allow food particles to accumulate underneath them, which can lead to gum irritation and potentially infections. Crunchy foods like popcorn, nuts, and seeds can also be stressful to chew and may crack or become stuck between your artificial teeth, and tough foods like fresh meat can put excessive stress on your gums. It’s typically best to enjoy crunchy or tough foods in moderation if you wear traditional dentures, but implant dentures may be able to handle these foods easily since they restore much more chewing power.
