PARTIAL DENTURES

One of the oldest methods to cover the appearance of missing teeth is partial dentures. Partial dentures fill in the gaps left by missing teeth, but most modern dentists recommend a more substantial and permanent solution for missing teeth, such as dental bridges or dental implants.

Drawbacks of Partial Dentures

Probably the biggest drawback of partial dentures is inconvenience. Partial dentures must be removed and cleaned regularly to avoid the bad smell of bacterial buildup. In addition, partial dentures sometimes click or make noise when you talk.

Partial dentures also break frequently. The bases of partial dentures are often made of brittle material and their irregular shape makes it easy for one piece to break off, especially if the partial denture is for the bottom teeth. There are other types of partial dentures, including cast metal and flexible partials that are stronger, but even these can be uncomfortable and cause sore spots in the mouth.

Alternatives to Partial Dentures

The only completely permanent solution to replace missing teeth is with dental implants. A dental implant is anchored to your jaw bone, preventing the bone loss that is often associated with missing teeth. Dental implants look very natural, and our Ontario implant dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick can create a replacement tooth that closely matches the shade of your existing teeth.

The healing and placement process for dental implants can take a long time, so a quicker solution for missing teeth is a fixed dental bridge. Instead of being place in your bone, a fixed dental bridge is anchored to a specialized porcelain crown on your adjacent teeth. Dental bridges can also be color-matched to look as natural as possible.

To learn more about tooth replacement options in Toronto and Barrie, Ontario, please contact the Chapnick Dental Office today to schedule your tooth replacement consultation.