Are you considering dentures from your dentist in Santa Fe, NM, also Serving Los Alamos, Espanola, Pojoaque Valley, and Taos, NM?
Ask your dentist, Dr. Jorge Ferreira, about dentures to see if they are the right tooth replacement option for you. Dentures are a prosthetic oral device that replaces missing teeth. The device has artificial teeth attached to a pink base that imitates gum tissue.
Types of dentures:
1. Traditional complete full dentures replace all teeth by sitting on top of the gums and are usually placed within 8-12 weeks after dental extraction.
2. Partial dentures are used for patients who still have natural teeth. The convenient and removable denture has a metal piece or clasp that attaches to the mouth.
3. Custom dentures provide a more natural-looking smile.
4. Immediate dentures are placed in the patient's mouth the same day teeth are extracted.
5. Implant-supported dentures use 6 or 8 dental implants to secure the denture, making it easier to eat or speak.
6. Snap-in dentures are removable, like partial dentures. They also provide stability because they are anchored onto existing teeth by dental implants. These dentures use locator attachments embedded within the denture to snap onto the implants or locator receptors. This is a good option for people who don't have any teeth.
7. Overdentures sit on top of the gums anchored in place with dental implants on the upper or the lower jaw.
8. Upper dentures are dentures specifically designed for upper teeth.
How to care for dentures
You need to visit your dentist regularly for a professional cleaning and regular checkup twice a year. Also, make sure you use proper toothpaste for dentures and place removable dentures in a denture cleanser.
Need to speak with a dentist in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Espanola, Pojoaque Valley, and Taos, NM?
Replacing missing teeth is important for eating and speaking, as well as improving a person's self-esteem. If you have any questions about dentures, make sure you contact your Santa Fe, NM, dentist, also serving Los Alamos, Espanola, Pojoaque Valley, and Taos, NM. You can reach your dentist, Dr. Jorge Ferreira, at (505) 455-2176.