Complete & Partial Dentures in Richmond, B.C.
Fill the Gaps in Your Smile
You deserve a full smile that helps you feel confident to take on the world each day. So, when you’re missing teeth, this can be difficult. Fortunately, at our local dental practice, we offer dentures to patients of all ages and backgrounds so they can get back to enjoying all life offers.
Oral trauma, sports incidents, gum disease, and tooth extraction are just a few reasons why patients may have spaces in their smile.
Styles of Dentures
1. Partial
Partial dentures are one of the ways we can replace missing teeth. The advantage of the partial denture is that it is a low-cost solution for multiple missing teeth. You can replace missing teeth on your upper or lower dental arch with one partial prosthetic. This structure is removable, meaning food can be trapped underneath the denture, so it’s important to prioritize daily hygiene. Partials that replace upper teeth may sometimes cover your palate, and lower partials will have a strip of material underneath your tongue to connect one side of the partial to the other.
Here at the Urban Dentist, we offer two types of partials. One has metal clasps that may be visible. and the other is all plastic with no visible metal clips. The metal partials tend to be more durable and last longer. The plastic one looks more attractive but needs to be replaced more often.
2. Complete
Complete dentures are given to patients who have no natural teeth remaining. Impressions of your oral cavity are taken to ensure a secure and comfortable fit. They will be made to look just like your original smile.
In today’s environment, we recommend acquiring a dental implant to support the lower denture. This appliance is far superior to a loose lower denture that is dislodged by movements of the cheek and tongue. Two implants are placed in the lower jaw, and a lower denture clips onto the implants for support. Upper dentures with the palate and gums to support the appliance are perfectly acceptable without implants.
For more information about this unique treatment, you can reach out to our team! We are here to help you navigate your oral health journey with ease.