Dentures and Partials

Have you been hiding your smile because of missing some or all of your teeth? If so, Dr. Ibrahem at Cream City Dental can help. He may recommend complete or partial dentures to replace your missing teeth and restore your confident smile. Visit our Wauwatosa, WI, to learn more about your tooth-replacement options.

If you're missing all of your teeth on the upper or lower arch or both arches, you'll require complete dentures. Partial dentures, on the other hand, replace missing teeth when some of the natural teeth remain.

Complete Dentures: In some cases, our patients need to have their remaining teeth removed before placing their dentures. That’s often due to damage or advanced periodontal disease. There are two types of full or complete dentures:

• Immediate Dentures: If you opt for immediate dentures, we will take impressions ahead of time and place your dentures right after removing any remaining teeth. During the healing period, your gums and bone will change in shape, so your restorations will require frequent adjustments and relining so they continue to fit well.
• Conventional Dentures: We'll remove your teeth and wait for healing to take place before creating your new tooth replacements. The advantage of conventional dentures is that they provide the best fit and comfort and require a lot fewer adjustments than the immediate ones.

Partial Dentures: Partials consist of artificial teeth affixed to gum-colored acrylic bases. They attach to your teeth with the help of frameworks and clasps, so you can take them out for cleaning or when you're asleep.

Restoring missing teeth with dentures or partials will allow you to chew with ease, speak clearly, and smile with confidence once again. Your restorations will support your facial muscles, delivering a more youthful appearance. When it comes to missing some of your teeth, partial dentures will prevent the remaining teeth from shifting toward the gap, which could cause crooked teeth and problems with the bite. Today's modern dentures look just like your natural teeth!

New dentures sometimes feel awkward at first. They may feel loose as your muscles learn how to keep them in place. You may find that there are some sore spots and minor irritations. As you get accustomed to wearing your dentures, these problems will resolve. If you continue to have areas of discomfort, our team will make any needed adjustments.

Eating and talking may take some time and practice. That's normal. As you get used to your new restorations, you'll chew and speak with ease, and before you know it, you'll forget that you're wearing dentures.

At Cream City Dental, our goal is to help you feel good about yourself with our superior dental services. We're excited to work with you on placing dentures or partials to change your outlook on life! Dr. Ibrahem and his outstanding team will work with you to restore your healthy, functional smile. Call us and schedule your appointment today!