Complete dentures replace all of the natural teeth after these teeth have been removed. They are a type of dental prosthesis, meaning that they do not function as well as real teeth because they are artificial. Almost all patients who have them regret not taking better care of their original and natural teeth. You should carefully think over your options before removing your God given teeth. However, if you are missing your teeth, having a nice set of dentures is a good thing.

          Complete dentures are removable and come in and out of the mouth. Because they are not actually attached to the jaw bone, they can come loose when chewing or talking and many denture wearers use adhesives to keep there dentures in. Patients who are aggravated by loose dentures now have the option of using dental implant supported dentures or mini implant dentures for anchorage. Although they cost more, they offer the security of knowing that your dentures will not flop out of your mouth while you are talking.

          Beautiful complete dentures should create a natural looking beautiful smile. Whenever possible, time should be spent evaluating the smile before the dentures are processed. The top teeth should fill out the whole smile and at least half of the front upper teeth should show in the smile. With both plates in, the patient's face should look full and natural. There's more to the face than just teeth and a good set of plates should support the lips and face as well as looking good.

          Because we know that wearing complete dentures can be frustrating, we try our best to make them right for every patient's face. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. If you are interested in a free dentures consultation about your necessary dental care with our Atlanta dentures dentist, Dr. Mark A Padolsky, call 404-874-7428 to schedule your appointment.