Category: Dentures San Antonio

Patients who have experienced tooth loss have different tooth replacement options. The most suitable choice may be based on the number of teeth that you need to replace. If only a small number of teeth is missing, a partial denture may suffice. If you have lost all of your teeth, you will need to pursue… Continue reading Tooth Replacement Options: Complete or Partial Dentures

If you are missing teeth or anticipate an upcoming extraction, your dentist will consult with you to discuss several options you have for replacing those teeth. A popular option is custom dentures. The consultation will include choices like a removable denture, fixed denture or perhaps an implant supported denture. Factors to consider include the number… Continue reading Restore Your Smile with Custom Dentures

Have you suffered with tooth loss? Are you considering dentures? If so, you might be wondering how you should go about getting replacement teeth. Sometimes, people who have lost a significant amount of teeth and the rest of their teeth are in bad shape, choose to wear dentures because it is a convenient and affordable… Continue reading Considering Dentures: What are the first steps?

Any time you are fitted with a custom denture, it will feel different initially. There might be some discomfort, additional saliva might be produced, or you might be pleasantly surprised that your adjustments to your new dentures are somewhat limited. A denture can be partial replacing a few teeth; or a complete denture is required… Continue reading Adjusting to Dentures: What should I expect during the first few weeks?

Dentures present a wonderful option for patients that have incurred tooth loss due to decay, disease, trauma, or teeth failing to erupt. Whether you have a need for a partial denture (to replace a few lost teeth) or a full denture (to supplant an entire arch), the first thing you need to do is meet… Continue reading I want dentures: Where do I start?

Any time a new or different dental prosthesis is introduced into the mouth, there is a period of adjustment that will be required. Saliva production may increase, and the sensation may be just different enough to make your feeling of self-consciousness elevate altering how you speak or smile early on. If this is your first… Continue reading Will dentures affect my speech?

Tooth loss can be incredibly distressing for patients. Not only does the loss of teeth in adulthood alter one’s physical appearance, it makes eating and speaking properly very difficult. On top of a changed appearance and diminished oral function, many edentulous patients suffer with low self-esteem and self-confidence. Fortunately, wearing custom dentures can remedy all… Continue reading Will Dentures Make Me Look Different?

The use of dentures is the most common and often the most affordable means of replacing missing teeth in patients. In fact, prosthetics, specifically dentures made from a variety of materials, have been crafted and worn by people for centuries. Edentulous patients, those missing or will be missing an entire arch of teeth require full… Continue reading Should a Denture be Worn at Night?

It’s amazing how an item as small as a tooth can have such a huge impact on your life. When you are missing teeth, you don’t seem to smile as big, and dinner also becomes more difficult to swallow. However, with dentures, you can restore both your smile and your ability to eat effectively in… Continue reading How Do I Care for My Dentures?