Dentures are great options when you want to replace your missing teeth and enhance your smile. Are you interested in them? If so, don’t hesitate to call Cowles Dental Care at 503-255-1506 and schedule an appointment! Dr. Lee J. Cowles, DMD and our dental team will be happy to meet with you, examine your smile, and determine if this is the right treatment for you. Until then, we would like to help you understand a little more about dentures.
You can find dentures in two different forms: complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures replace all of your teeth on one jaw or both of your jaws. Partial dentures replace one or more missing teeth in a row. It stays in place by clasping onto the remaining natural teeth on the sides of the gap. These dentures have a pink base that represents gum tissue and replacement teeth that provide a beautiful smile.
Dentures might be a little uncomfortable at first, but that is normal and it won’t last forever. Once your oral muscles and structures become used to the appliance, it will feel great in your mouth. To quicken the process, you can practice speaking and chewing when the dentures are in place.
Dentures are typically worn 24 hours a day when you first get them. That’s right—you’ll also need to wear them at night. However, this might not be the case once time passes. When you’re ready, your dentist might recommend only wearing your dentures during the day and taking them out of your mouth before you go to sleep.
For more information, tips, and details about dentures in Portland, Oregon, please don’t hesitate to give our office a call. The sooner you contact our office, the sooner we can help you know if dentures are the right solution for you and your smile. We look forward to helping you!
