Although you never expected it to happen to you, you’ve suffered significant tooth loss. Whether you’ve lost most or all of your natural teeth in one or both arches, you need an effective tooth replacement to maintain a balanced diet, feel your best, and communicate clearly. Fortunately, Dr. Byars and the rest of our experienced and caring dental team in Kansas City are here to help! We’re proud to offer several tooth-replacement options, including dentures, to give you back the smile you’ve been missing. To learn more, read on or give us a call to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Michael C. Byars, DDS for Dentures?
- Custom-Designed Prosthetics for Each Patient
- Implant-Retained Dentures Available
- 15+ Years of Experience Rebuilding Smiles
Who is a Good Candidate for Dentures?
Are you missing several teeth in a row? Maybe you’re missing multiple teeth throughout an arch or you don’t have any of your natural teeth left. The good news is that dentures can seamlessly replace a large number of missing teeth. So, if you are struggling with moderate or severe tooth loss, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us so we can determine if this is the best tooth-replacement solution for you. If it is, then we can attach custom-crafted prosthetic teeth to a gum-colored base, effectively restoring your self-esteem, your diet, and your speaking patterns while preserving your oral health.
Types of Dentures
At your consultation, our dentist in Kansas City will perform a comprehensive consultation to evaluate your oral and general health as well as learn all about your smile goals. From there, he can determine if dentures are the ideal tooth-replacement solution for you. If that’s the case, then you may benefit from:
Partial Dentures
A partial denture completes your smile when you’ve lost several teeth but still have a few healthy ones left. The denture is attached to a metal framework, which allows it to clip or clasp onto your remaining natural teeth. In short, this solution allows you to preserve the teeth you still have left while effortlessly filling the open spaces in your smile.
Full Dentures
An entire arch of missing teeth can be replaced using a complete denture. They are made from a comfortable, lightweight material, so you don’t need to worry about them feeling bulky. The denture is held in place using suction or an adhesive, and they’ll allow you to enjoy many of your favorite foods again while also supporting your facial tissues for a younger-looking appearance.
Implant Dentures
You can anchor your denture to your jawbone using strategically placed implant posts. This does more than just replace the crowns of your teeth. It also restores the roots, allowing you to enjoy several benefits that aren’t possible with a traditional denture, including jawbone preservation.
Unlike a traditional denture, the process of rebuilding your smile with dental implants will require oral surgery to place the posts into your jawbone. The posts will stimulate your bone to encourage new growth, and your jaw will fuse to the posts to provide a stable foundation for your denture. You’ll never need to worry about any slipping or irritation while enjoying a solution that can potentially last forever with the right aftercare.
The Benefits of Dentures
Dentures have been the go-to solution to treat tooth loss for over 100 years. Although they have a bad reputation for looking and feeling fake, they are now more realistic than ever before. Not only that, but they come with several noteworthy benefits, including the fact that they:
- Are easy to maintain and care for
- Look and feel natural
- Are custom-made for each patient
- Are cost-effective
- Support your facial tissues
- Can last for 10+ years
Are you interested in learning more about dentures, including if they are the best tooth-replacement solution for you? Let us know! We’d love to get to know you a bit better and help you on your path to a healthy, complete smile again.
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