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Our smiles are one of the first features other people notice, and if a person’s smile isn’t all it could be, thanks to missing teeth, then it’s natural for people lacking in confidence to feel uncomfortable about smiling in public. Dentures, however, are an attractive and easy option to solving the problem of missing teeth, by restoring a person’s smile to its former glory.

Teeth can become lost for any number of reasons, from trauma to tooth decay and periodontal disease. While some of the reasons can have further health implications if not successfully dealt with by a dentist, the aesthetic implications can be easily addressed, and those unfortunate enough to have lost teeth can still yet have a winning smile easily, and faster than they might think!

Dentures today are much more comfortable and durable than they were previously, thanks to improved dental technology and stronger materials. As a result, dentures can be made to appear much more natural, while offering improved oral functions, and with custom dentures it is possible to address several missing teeth right through to a complete set.

With custom dentures, a dentist takes a series of impressions from which to fashion the dentures to be worn. The dentures consist of a flesh-colored mount that sits in the roof of the patient’s mouth and a series of prosthetic teeth that have been formed and shaped to comfortably fit into and conceal the gap left behind by the missing teeth. The artificial teeth can be shaded so that they match the natural sheen of existing teeth, helping to provide a completely natural look.

The end result of dentures is not only a winning smile, but also a restoration of the patient’s chewing capability and biting pattern and strength. Speech is also aided, while stability to surrounding teeth and facial muscles are also provided by dentures.

Comfortable, durable and cost-efficient, and despite the growth in popularity of other dental restorative treatments, such as implants and crowns, dentures remain a highly popular means of restoring a smile.

To learn how dentures can restore your smile, contact the office of Dr. Richard Sousa and schedule your informative consultation today.

When faced with the loss of several teeth due to infection, trauma or disease, a consultation with your dentist will help guide you and answer any questions you may have about dentures and the best options available for your situation.

A denture is a dental appliance made up to replace the number of teeth needed. A partial denture is the solution when only a few teeth are missing. However, when the entire upper or lower arch must be replaced, a complete denture is needed.

Replacing missing teeth is critical to our ability to eat, speak and smile. Tooth loss is not to be taken lightly as missing teeth can result in the shift of remaining teeth and bone loss over time. These facts can result in a poor diet, diminished overall health and even a change in facial appearance.

Dentures are made from acrylic resin which allows your dentist to match the shape and shade of the surrounding teeth making your partial denture indistinguishable from your remaining teeth.

When replacing either the upper or lower arch (or both), your dentist will help you select the closest fit to enhance your appearance while offering you comfort and functionality.

Whether you are fitted with a complete or partial denture, an adjustment period is generally needed to get used to your new dental appliance. Quite often saliva production is increased and the ability to eat and speak requires a little time to feel natural again.

Taking care of your denture is like taking care of your own teeth with a few exceptions. A partial denture should be removed before brushing your permanent teeth. Toothpaste and gel can contain abrasives that can scratch a denture. You should only use a product intended for dentures to brush your dentures.

When not in your mouth, it is best to store your denture in a glass of water or cleaner. A denture can dry out making it susceptible to cracking or breaking.

Never place your denture in boiling water to clean it, as heat can warp your denture.

The dentist will probably have you return to the office several times during the initial period of wearing your new denture to make sure you are getting the benefit of a perfect fit and to make the adjustments needed for you to get the most out of your new dental appliance.

To learn more and to schedule your consultation, call the office of Dr. Richard Sousa, serving Long Island, today.

You deserve the highest level of esthetic value from your dental restorations, regardless of the type of restoration that you choose. Patients who have chosen, dentures, partials, crowns, bridges, implants, or fillings all desire the same result—a beautiful, dependable smile.

Based on this concept, patients who are seeking dentures in Nassau County can really appreciate a dentist who can deliver customized, natural-looking smiles.

Only a dentist with extensive experience in both the clinical and laboratory aspects of denture fabrication can truly understand the importance of each step in the denture process.

The ability to partner with the patient during the planning phase is perhaps the most important step in the denture process. Understanding the needs of the patient, and then translating those needs into a customized denture requires a unique level of expertise. Considering the patient’s expectations of the denture and anticipating the steps that will take place in the lab are responsibilities that our dentist does not take lightly.

The same principles of smile design that apply to other esthetic procedures are also important principles for designing a custom-designed denture. Key artistic details such as the shape, shade, and size of the denture teeth can transform an ordinary denture into an extraordinary smile. Other anatomic characteristics like the shade of the gums or the amount of gums visible in the smile are also critical components to the end result.

Delivering a custom-designed denture can require minor adjustments and modifications. With the benefit of an in-house dental laboratory, these adjustments can be completed on-site. Our dentist can communicate directly with the lab regarding the specifics of your denture. You can be assured that our dentist and laboratory professionals will work together to create a denture that is simultaneously beautiful, comfortable, and functional.

Consulting a dentist who possesses an in-depth understanding of both the science and the art of denture design is your first step towards a confident new smile. Call East Hills Dental at 516-484-6600 to schedule your appointment today to learn more about the advantages of a custom denture.