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Are Partial Dentures a Good Choice for Front Teeth?
Tooth loss is a common dental occurrence, although unfortunate to say. Poor oral care, accidental injury, and gum disease are common causes of losing natural teeth. At Kelley Family Dental Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we offer diverse restorative treatments for missing teeth, one of which is partial dentures. Here, Drs. Jonathan and Gretchen Kelley answer your questions about partial dentures to help you decide if they’re a good option for you.
What are partial dentures?
Partial dentures are artificial teeth used to replace one or more natural teeth when they go missing. Your denture is held in place by metal or tooth-colored clasps that attach to adjacent healthy teeth. Drs. Kelley will customize your restoration to fit perfectly within the gap left by missing teeth. Partial dentures will give you attractive, functional teeth to replace the ones you lost so you can eat, smile, and speak normally again.
Are partial dentures a good choice for front teeth?
Partial dentures are tailor-made to fill empty spaces in your smile after natural teeth go missing. Partial dentures for front teeth will restore your smile’s esthetics, clarity of speech, and chewing. Your dentures will have the support of nearby healthy teeth to keep them from coming loose. Natural-looking dentures will do a beautiful job of restoring your smile at an affordable cost.
How reliable are partial dentures as replacement teeth?
Today’s partial dentures are quite durable and highly reliable as replacement teeth. With proper oral care, your partials can last up to 10 years. Unlike full dentures held by suction and adhesives, partial dentures are supported by clasps attached to nearby teeth to keep them securely in place when you talk, laugh, or chew.
How do I care for partial dentures?
Partial dentures are meant to be worn during the day and removed at night for cleaning. They can be brushed with a denture brush and denture cleaner, but not normal toothpaste. Afterward, they should be soaked in denture solution or water overnight to help them retain their flexibility so they’re ready for use the next day. Â
How long does it take to adjust to partial dentures?
It may take a few weeks to completely adjust to wearing partial dentures, even if they’re a good fit. The device may feel bulky at first, and you may have trouble speaking clearly. This is normal. In time, you’ll get used to denture use and will be able to eat, smile, and speak with confidence and ease.
Are there dietary restrictions with partial dentures?
Some foods are difficult to chew with artificial teeth and are best avoided. With partial dentures, Drs. Kelley recommend avoiding hard or chewy foods like steak, nuts, hard candy, caramel, etc., as these foods can damage your dentures or cause premature wear and tear.
Who offers quality partial dentures near me?
If you live in or near Albuquerque, NM, you can contact Drs. Kelley from Kelley Family Dental Center at 505-898-4504 for all your denture needs.
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Dr. Jonathan Kelley
Dr. Jonathan Kelley received his Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology from Idaho State University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry. During this time, he was the Class President for four years, Student Body President in his senior year, and Ethics Committee Chairman for his school’s American Student Dental Association Chapter.
Dr. Gretchen Kelley
Dr. Gretchen Kelley received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry, where she met her husband, Dr. Jonathan.
Both doctors are members of the American Dental Association and New Mexico Dental Association.