Removable Dentures in Traverse City, MI

Dentures are a solution to missing teeth. They can be complete to replace all teeth or partial to replace only a few missing teeth. Full dentures would consist of a full set of replacement teeth. Full dentures can be a set of top teeth, a set of bottom teeth, or even a complete set replacing both arches. Dentures are the most common form of replacing a full set of missing teeth and patients can talk to board-certified dentist, Dr. Phillip Yancho, about the benefits of removable dentures and implant dentures. When done properly, dentures at Yancho Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Traverse City, MI so closely resemble real teeth that no one will know they aren’t real. They can be made to be whiter or the same color as the patient's original teeth. They can be made straighter or made to look just like the teeth they are replacing. There are many benefits to getting full or partial dentures. Not only do they improve appearance and self-confidence by restoring your smile, there are some medical perks as well:

• Replacing missing teeth improves speech, chewing, digestion, and bite
• Helps to prevent other teeth from shifting
• Maintains the shape of the patient's face

Removable dentures are usually completed in 2 – 5 appointments with the dentist. Once the mouth is prepared for the dentures, the dentist will take molds of the patient’s mouth to send to the dental laboratory. While the custom dentures are being made, the patient will be given a set of temporary dentures to wear. Once the dentures are returned to the dentist, the patient will return to have their new dentures fitted and learn about proper denture care. The patient may need to return in 2 – 4 weeks so the dentist can re-check the fit of the dentures and the patient’s bite.

Removable dentures will need to be cleaned frequently, following the care instructions provided by the dentist. With proper care, removable dentures usually last 2 – 10 years. Patients should continue to schedule annual dental exams so the dentist can check the gums, any remaining teeth, and the condition of the dentures.

If you are missing some or all of your teeth, consider removable dentures to restore your smile and the function of your teeth. With removable dentures, you can smile and eat with confidence.