Replacing your missing teeth may be important to you if you are looking to maintain a healthy smile and good chewing function. When you have missing teeth, the remaining ones can sometimes change position. This is due to the force of biting and causes the teeth to drift into the surrounding open spaces.
It can be quite difficult to clean crooked teeth, leading in many cases to tooth decay and periodontal disease (gum disease). When you have shifted or angled teeth, it can also be challenging to make a fixed bridge or removable partial.
In cases where there are multiple teeth missing, a removable partial denture could be recommended for you. This can help you chew your food properly, which is a task that is often difficult when you are missing teeth.
A removable partial denture supports your lips and cheeks, which offers the added benefit of improving your speech and preventing your face from sagging.
When you do your research about removable partial dentures, you will find that they can be made up of many different materials, such as:
- Acrylic with metal clasps
- Metal framework partials
- Valplast
- DuraFlex
- DuraCetal
Depending o
n your situation, removable partial dentures may attach to your natural teeth with metal clasps or in special cases, precision attachments may be incorporated into crowns to attach the removable partial denture.
Call Classic Denture Center today at (503) 771 5232 for a free consultation! We can help you determine which type of dental prosthesis is right for you. Click here to read about the other great services that we provide our customers.