Dentures and Partials

Service Description

Missing teeth can greatly affect your ability to speak, eat and smile. Our dental office offers various denture options to give your mouth full functionality again. Dentures Dentures fill the gaps created by lost teeth, and also help the facial and jaw muscles to work properly so that you can eat, speak and smile normally. Dentures are made out of a plastic base that supports fabricated teeth. The base is shaded to match the natural color of your gum tissue, and the teeth are usually made of porcelain or plastic. Dentures are made to match the structure and form of your individual mouth, and will help maintain the look and structural integrity your face. We design and shape your dentures to exact proportions based on custom impressions of your mouth. Partial Dentures A partial denture covers only part of your mouth. It stays in place with clasps that secure to your adjacent natural teeth. Partials are usually recommended when one or more of your natural, healthy teeth are still in the mouth. Dr. Martin tries to keep as many teeth as possible in your mouth, because the more natural teeth, the greater the integrity of your jawbone. Dr. Martin, your Bowie Dentist, will typically recommend partial dentures when at least one or more of your natural teeth are healthy.