Patients will find they can choose from several types of dentures in Arlington Heights. For example, if they have just had their teeth extracted, they can get an immediate denture that can be worn as the gums under it heal. Conventional dentures, by contrast, can only be worn after the gums have healed.
What Is A Hybrid Denture?
A hybrid denture is one that is held in place by dental implants, which are artificial tooth roots made from titanium. The implants will fuse with the jawbone and thus ensure stability and keep the jawbone from deteriorating. The dentist will, generally, use four or six implants to hold the denture in place.
How Long Do Dentures Last?
Typically, dentures last between five and eight years. Dentures do eventually wear out, but good care can help them last longer. For example, the patient should rinse their dentures after eating, and they should brush them with a special cleanser and soft toothbrush at least once a day. The patient should also have their dentist check their dentures at least once a year.
What Is Relining?
After a person loses their teeth, the bone and soft tissues can gradually shift so their dentures no longer fit properly. Relining is thus a procedure done to improve the fit of the dentures. The dentist will add material to the inner part of the dentures so that they will fit more snugly.
Contact Schumer Family Dental Care to learn more about dentures in Arlington Heights.