If you are missing all your teeth – whether due to injury, tooth infection, periodontitis or another medical condition – you will need a complete set of replacement teeth.
With full dentures, the artificial teeth are fixed to a plate which sits snugly over your gums and is usually made from a gum-coloured acrylic material that extends far enough away from the teeth that the gum edge is not visible when you smile.
When the base fits well, natural suction keeps it in place. But over time, your jawbone changes shape and the plate will eventually become loose. Therefore, if you wear full dentures, we encourage you to attend an annual check-up at Carew Dental to ensure that the dentures are functioning and fitted well, and your mouth is healthy.
Partial dentures are used when some healthy, natural teeth are still present. We will carefully shape them to fit around and clip onto any remaining teeth. Both the artificial teeth and gum are coloured to be a good match with your natural teeth and gums.
Depending on the placement of the false teeth, they may require metal clasps to keep them in place. Although the clasps are designed to be as inconspicuous as possible, they may still be visible when you talk.
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