Frequently Asked Questions about today’s ultra-comfortable, cosmetic, and highly functional dentures
Are you holding on to painful and badly damaged teeth? Do you already have gaps in your smile due to tooth loss? At Murphy Family Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry, we help our patients across Murphy, Texas, to reclaim their smiles with advanced tooth replacement options. Notably, we encourage you to rethink dentures. Today’s natural-looking and precision-fit dentures are not your parent’s or grandparent’s dentures! Plus, throughout the process, you get to partner with the team you already know and trust without being bounced from specialist to specialist. Due to the considerable expertise of Drs. Masoud E. Najari and Jacqueline T. Nguyen, as well as our array of in-house technologies, can handle many of your needs for tooth replacement. They include the placement of dental implants to support your All on X denture.
What if I still have some healthy teeth left?
You may be a candidate for “partials” or partial dentures. This option is made up of multiple prosthetic teeth. They are affixed to a base designed to look like natural gum tissue. Typically, these teeth are spread across the base. So, they fit in with your natural teeth – like how jigsaw pieces come together in a puzzle. Most of the time, partials are stabilized in the mouth with strategically positioned brackets or clasps on your existing teeth. They’re also fully removable. Partials are designed to be taken out of the mouth when sleeping and when cleaning your teeth.
I don’t have many teeth left. What are my options?
There are many potential ways to transform your smile. “Conventional” complete dentures replace your teeth on both the top and bottom arches. They are appropriate for people who either don’t have any teeth left or have many failing teeth that will likely need to be extracted or removed. The prosthetic teeth are mounted onto a very lifelike-looking, gum-colored base. This feature is similar to the design of a partial; instead of being attached to the remaining teeth, they are held in place by their natural bone support. So, we need to ensure and sustain an optimal fit. That way, the dentures conform well and are stabilized in the mouth – no loose dentures that rub up against the inside of the mouth and slip around. For more stability, we can discuss implant supported dentures (All on X Denture).
How do implants work with dentures?
Individuals concerned about the fit of their dentures and who may be ready for a change should explore implants. Our dentists have the expertise and tools to place implants in a precise location by using X-Nav digital guides and CT X-rays. These artificial tooth roots are made from materials designed to join the surrounding bone naturally. Once this integration process is complete, the implants stabilize the denture that is later attached to it. With the advanced techniques and materials, the denture teeth and base look indistinguishable from natural and healthy teeth and gum tissue. Therefore, creating the care free look and feel of a beautiful natural looking smile.
What can you do if I don’t like how my dentures feel?
There are many options for you at Murphy Family Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry! These range from adjustments to the existing denture to potentially replacing the denture with a new one that fits better or with an implant-retained denture. We are happy to evaluate the condition of your denture and mouth and work with you to determine the best next steps for you and your situation. The denture should fit your mouth, of course, but it should also fit your budget, personal preferences, lifestyle, and other factors beyond your needs. We can also explore payment options, like flexible financing, to overcome financial barriers to getting the dentures you want and need. Call our office in Murphy, TX at (972) 808-5023 or book an appointment online to schedule your one-on-one dentures consultation with Drs. Najari or Nguyen.
