Full & Partial Dentures Buckhead Atlanta, GA

Rebuild Your Smile With Natural-Looking Dentures

An older woman smiling outside. Are you missing several teeth as a result of aging? Is eating the foods you used to enjoy difficult? Full and partial dentures in Buckhead Atlanta are an effective solution to extensive tooth loss, and Dr. Jane C. Puskas offers high-quality prosthetics to make it easy for you to smile again! Whether you’re missing a handful of teeth or your entire arch, both full and partial dentures can replace them. Contact our dental office today to get started!

What Are Full and Partial Dentures?

Full and partial dentures are two similar types of dental prosthetics. They typically make up an acrylic base that’s fitted with porcelain teeth. These materials are designed to not only be sturdy but as natural-looking as possible. Full or complete dentures are meant to replace an entire arch or row of teeth, while partials are designed to fill gaps left behind.

While both forms work to replace teeth, the way they stay in the mouth is considerably different. A full denture is held in placed by natural suction and sometimes denture adhesive, particularly in the first month or so of wear. Partial dentures use metal hooks to latch onto a system of metal brackets attached to natural teeth.

Dentures can also be fitted with dental implants to provide a more stable fit. You can learn more about our implant-fitted prosthetics here.

What is the Process for Full and Partial Dentures?

After scheduling a consultation, our team will examine your mouth, perform X-rays and take impressions. Gathering this data is crucial to ensuring that your denture fits as comfortably as possible. After sending the information to an offsite dental lab, they’ll begin the process of creating your denture from high-quality materials. Once fabricated, you’ll returned to the office so Dr. Puskas can confirm that it fits properly.

What are the Benefits?

You can expect many benefits with high-quality dentures from a dentist in Buckhead Atlanta. Just a few of these benefits include:

A natural-looking smile thanks to high-quality porcelain and acrylic
Remaining natural teeth staying in place and not drifting into the open spaces left behind
A fast and affordable solution to tooth loss
Additional customization options through dental implants
Improved facial structure and volume, providing a younger appearance

Dentures Aftercare

An older man and woman holding toothbrushes

Dentures are a great tooth replacement option for those who are missing several, most of, or all of their teeth. However, even if you don’t have any remaining healthy teeth, it’s still important that you see your dentist for regular checkups. This way, they can continue to monitor your gum tissue and any existing teeth. They will also be on the lookout for abnormalities that could indicate oral cancer.

Dentures can last anywhere from five to seven years before requiring replacement, but to achieve this, it’s important that you take all of the proper steps to care for them. Here are some healthy habits to implement to keep your dentures in the best possible shape.

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Remove After Eating

Woman with dentures eating lunch

After you finish a snack or a meal, you should get into the habit of rinsing your dentures. This will help to prevent the buildup of food debris and plaque. You should also be sure that that you are using isn’t too hot. High temperatures can warp the denture material, causing it to no longer fit as it should.

Clean Your Restoration

Man brushing his dentures

When it’s time to clean your dentures, you should remove them. Using a soft-bristled toothbrush and a small amount of hand soap, mild dish soap, or denture cleanser, gently brush your dentures. You should avoid using regular toothpaste on your dentures because it is too abrasive. If you aren’t going to be wearing your dentures right away, place them in a container of water or denture-cleansing solution so they don’t dry out. Remember to always rinse your dentures thoroughly before placing them back into your mouth.

Keep Your Dentures Safe

Woman holding dentures

It’s a good idea to place a towel beneath you before cleaning your dentures. This way, if they slip out of your hands, they are less likely to become damaged. Remember to always keep your dentures out of reach of small children or curious pets.

Remove Dentures When You Sleep

Dentures soaking in water

When it’s time to go to bed, you should take out your dentures. This is because wearing dentures restricts the circulation in your gums, leading to soft-tissue irritation. Sleeping with dentures has also been associated with higher levels of gum and tongue plaque. When you are sleeping, keep your dentures in a denture-soaking solution. If you allow them to dry out, they could permanently lose their shape.

Notice Changes

Man getting dentures at the dentist

You should always be on the lookout for changes so you can address them with your dentist. This includes mouth sores, gum irritation, and signs of infection. If your dentures become damaged, you shouldn’t attempt to repair them on your own. Instead, give us a call so we can help.

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