Tooth loss is more than a cosmetic problem. In addition to ruining your smile, it can also have a negative impact on your oral and general health. Even missing just a few teeth can make it difficult to eat, affect your speech, and have a negative effect on your confidence and self-esteem. Below the surface of the gums, tooth loss leads to the erosion of healthy bone tissue, increasing your risk of periodontal disease and giving your cheeks and the area around your mouth a hollow, sunken appearance. Like all areas of modern dentistry, denture design has been upgraded to provide a more comfortable, secure, and natural looking fit. Dr. H. Gene Smith, a dentist in Columbia, SC, offers a range of denture options to treat full or partial tooth loss.
GET YOUR SMILE BACK WITH DENTURES IN COLUMBIA, SC
According to the American Dental Association (ADA), over 40 million Americans are living with full tooth loss. Millions more are missing one or more teeth. There are a number of denture models available to help you get your life and oral health back, starting with immediate dentures, a pair that you wear while you wait for a permanent set.
TYPES OF DENTURES
There are several types of dentures for every stage of tooth loss:
IMMEDIATE DENTURES - Temporary dentures, available immediately after extractions while you wait for your gums to heal or until your permanent set is ready
REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES - An effective and affordable alternative to crowns and bridgework (metal based)
TRANSITIONAL PARTIAL DENTURES - A temporary plastic based set used during the healing process after extraction or while you wait for dental implants
CONVENTIONAL FULL DENTURES - Permanent dentures custom designed to look and function like your natural teeth
IMPLANT OVERDENTURES - Rather than attaching to your gums like traditional dentures, they are secured in place with a series of implants
FIND A DENTIST IN COLUMBIA, SC
Dentures can provide a temporary or permanent solution to tooth loss. For more information, contact Smith Family Dentistry by calling (803) 738-9543 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith today.