Having a complete set of teeth is essential for your overall health and well-being. Missing teeth can affect how you chew, speak and smile. If you are missing one or more teeth, removable dentures may be an option.
TEETH @ Tiong Bahru provides restorative dentistry treatments and dentures in Singapore for people of all ages. Dentures for missing teeth can be used to replace either part or all of your natural teeth in your mouth. In addition to improving your oral health, dentures help enhance your ability to properly chew, restore proper speech, and may also boost your self-esteem.
Removable dentures are fabricated from various base materials, such as acrylic, cobalt-chromium, or flexible plastic, with acrylic teeth attached. They may be placed in a jaw where some teeth remain, or fully replace a complete set of teeth in an arch. They are either an interim treatment before bridging, or implants can be the final treatment itself.
What Are the Benefits of Wearing Dentures?
Dental dentures improve the appearance of a smile when several teeth are missing. And the best thing about dentures is that they allow you to eat the foods that you love without having to change your diet.
Removable dentures are an excellent option for people with missing teeth. Well-fitted dentures can be pretty comfortable. A cost-effective solution to replace teeth non-surgically, removable dentures are used to replace teeth that cause significant pain and oral health problems, such as those with rotting roots or extensive damage.
Dentures are often used in place of other types of dental bridges when the mouth has gaps or when an entire arch is gone. They replace some of the natural tooth structure and attach directly into these empty spaces. Dentures support the jaws around the cheeks and lips, keeping the mouth structure sound, especially in cases of facial tissue resorption and shrinkage.
Dental Denture Treatment Process
Fabrication of a set of dentures typically involves several visits to the dentist over approximately one month. Initial mouth impressions are taken, along with measurements of jaw relation and tooth shading. The dental laboratory will fabricate a trial wax-based version based on the dentist’s design and prescription. At the trial stage, occlusion or contact between the teeth, appearance, and fit are all checked, and changes are made as needed.
When your final dentures are received from the laboratory, your dentist will recheck the occlusion and appearance to make sure your dentures fit comfortably. Some adjustments may be made at this stage. When both you and your dentist are satisfied, you will be provided with information on the care and use of your dentures. Instructions may include removing your dentures before going to bed to prevent damage, dislodgement, and allow your gums to relax.
Follow-ups over a week or two will continue till you become accustomed to your new removable dentures. Further adjustments may be required during this period. Over time, as the underlying bone and gum tissue shrink, you may need to reline or even remake your denture. TEETH @ Tiong Bahru will be here for your denture services every step of the way.
Removable Dentures Cost in Singapore
Fees for dentures will vary depending on design and material choice. We encourage you to meet with our dentist for a consultation and a discussion of your particular needs and denture treatment costs. The TEETH @ Tiong Bahru team is committed to helping our patients find denture solutions or other restorative dental treatments, like implants and bridges, that suit their specific needs and lifestyle.
If you are considering removable dentures as an option, whether to be placed in a jaw with some remaining teeth or to replace all the teeth in your arch fully, contact us today. Let TEETH @ Tiong Bahru dentists help restore your smile!
