Many believe missing teeth are merely an aesthetic issue, but they actually compromise digestion and joint health in the jaw. Additionally, tooth loss can lead to deterioration of the jawbone and future tooth loss. As a dentist in Birmingham, AL, I advocate tooth replacement for patients with smile gaps or complete tooth loss.
At my dental office, I offer:
- Dental Implant Options
- Dental Bridges
- Complete Dentures and Partials
In this blog, I share information about dentures and denture options to help you make an informed decision for your tooth replacement.
Dentures in Birmingham, AL: What You Should Know
Whether you’re new to dentures or are considering an upgrade to a more modern (or fixed) prosthetic, I can help.
Custom Denture Options:
Complete Dentures
Complete dentures are restoration teeth fixed to a gum-colored prosthetic. This prosthetic fits over the gums and uses gravity, bone ridges, and suction for stability.
Patients choose this option if they have complete tooth loss or plan to extract remaining teeth.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are connected replacement teeth that fit around your remaining teeth to close smile gaps. Healthy remaining teeth, clips, and gravity help stabilize partial dentures.
It’s important to remember that any remaining teeth must be healthy enough to support this prosthetic.
Implant-Supported Dentures
For this method, I connect dentures to dental implants to provide a fixed solution for tooth loss. Implant dentures offer superior stability compared to removable dentures, and they help support your jawbone health.
Typically, I use six or fewer implants per arch.
Schedule Your Tooth Replacement Consultation Today
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research:
“Adults 20 to 64 years have an average of 25.5 remaining teeth.”
I aim to help as many patients as possible regain their smiles.
To learn more about tooth replacement or to book your consultation, call my dental team at (205) 894-3101.
Remember to ask us about our Healthy Smiles Plan. We also accept CareCredit financing.