Key Things to Consider When Choosing the Best Dentures

Roseville area residents who have lost or missing teeth can enjoy talking, smiling and chewing again by having missing teeth replaced with dentures. But dentures are not one size fits all and it’s important to choose the right type of dentures in order for them to look and feel as natural as real teeth as possible. As a long-time dental practitioner in Roseville, it has been our pleasure to assist many patients of all ages with the important task of determining what type of dentures are right for each patient’s specific needs.

Any patient considering getting dentures in order to restore missing teeth should schedule a consultation to meet at our Roseville office in order to learn more about the benefits of wearing the right type of dentures. Partial dentures are recommended for patients with only a few teeth missing. They can be designed as a permanent or fixed denture attached to existing teeth or a removable denture called a precision denture that must be inserted and removed on a daily basis. A fixed partial denture, commonly called a bridge, is often a good solution for solving gaps in the teeth. If all of a patient’s teeth are missing or many are in decaying shape, a complete denture is often the best solution. An immediate denture can be worn for several months following complete tooth loss and removal, replaced by permanent convention dentures.

One of the best advantages to working with a dentist who is very experienced in providing his patients with the right type of dentures is that the dentist can recommend the right color and shape of teeth that are in good proportion with the face and the rest of the body. There are numerous shades of tooth color available and the best color for any specific patient’s needs should be based on coloring that complements the individual’s own hair and eye color as well as skin tone. Teeth positioned on the dentures should look natural and neither too big or too small for the size of the mouth. The shade of the teeth should also be very natural looking and not draw attention to the mouth because they are too white or have a shade they looks unnatural in comparison to the skin tone.

The shape of the teeth when using dentures also matters and patients can work with their dentist to determine if square, ovoid or tapering shaped teeth will look the most natural when the dentures are inserted into the mouth. The design and size of the dentures must also be comfortable when the patient is speaking, eating, chewing or talking. Quality dentures are designed to last a long time and improve the quality of the dental patient’s life. Our Roseville dental practice is happy to work with each individual patient to ensure that the dentures they select will be the right ones when it comes to looking naturally beautiful in addition to being comfortably functional. Patients can get all of their questions answered about choosing the best dentures by scheduling an appointment at our Roseville office.