Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. There are two types of dentures:

Full Dentures: are given to patients when all the natural teeth have been removed. Conventional full dentures are placed after the gum tissue has healed, which can take several months. Immediate full dentures are placed immediately after the teeth have been removed and may require frequent adjustments during the first couple months of use.

Partial Dentures: Depending on your needs, a partial denture may have a metal framework and clasps that connect to your natural teeth, or pink or gum-colored plastic bases that are more natural looking. In some cases, a removable partial denture is made to attach to your natural teeth with devices called precision attachments.

Losing your natural teeth can seem like a tough obstacle to overcome, but dentures can be an easy alternative to help you regain confidence in your smile. If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, replacing them with dentures will make it easier to eat and speak better than you could without teeth. These are luxuries that people most often take for granted.

Dentures are not for everyone. At Richmond Smile Center, we focus on quality patient care and we do everything in our power to ensure you receive the best treatment plan for what your needs are. If you are interested in learning more about dentures, request an appointment today! Our team will be happy to answer any questions you might have and can determine the best course of treatment for your ongoing oral health.

As your local Richmond dentist, we understand how important it is to have a smile that is functional, long lasting and healthy. When you lose all of your teeth, your facial muscles can sag, making you look and feel older. Dentures are a great way to help fill out the appearance of your face and profile. At Richmond Smile Center, we can make your new set of dentures closely resemble your natural teeth so that your appearance does not change much. Dentures may even improve the look of your smile!