Dentures
To say that dentures are nothing new to dentistry would be a vast understatement. In fact, dentures in one form or another have been around since the 7th century BC! Needless to say, some of the earlier versions probably weren’t too comfortable or well fitting. But fortunately, today’s modern denture not only look like natural teeth; they are also relatively comfortable and allow the person to eat a variety of foods and speak confidently without fear of the appliances slipping. Whether you have already lost your teeth or need to have your teeth extracted, Dr. Jovanovic is experienced in supplying dentures to her patients from throughout The Woodlands, Conroe, Willis, and Spring, Texas area.
Types of Dentures
Generally speaking, dentures fall into two categories: partial sets for people who need to replace just a few teeth; and full sets that consist of a top and bottom plate. Patients who need a full set of dentures can choose from one of two types:
- Conventional denture – If you’ve already lost your teeth, conventional denture can change the overall quality of your life for the better! This more traditional appliance is fitted over the already-healed gum tissue of the patient.
- Immediate denture – If you need to have your teeth extracted, you may be a good candidate for immediate denture. In these situations, the top and bottom plates are fitted onto the patient’s gums immediately after the teeth are extracted. The obvious advantage is that the patient doesn’t need to wait for the gums to heal before getting a new set of replacement teeth. The disadvantage is that immediate dentures will need to be adjusted as the gums heal, since the shape of the tissue changes during the recovery process. Although immediate dentures are often considered to be an interim solution until the patient’s gums heal and they’re able to wear conventional dentures, some patients are able to wear immediate dentures for quite some time.
Of course, it takes a while to become accustomed to wearing new denture, and Dr. Jovanovic can provide some recommendations on what types of foods to avoid until you get used to your new appliances. But once you are accustomed to modern denture, there’s no doubt that they will greatly improve the quality of your life in so many ways!
Contact Us Today
To learn more about modern dentures, call our office today and schedule an appointment with Dr. Jovanovic. We proudly serve patients from throughout The Woodlands, Conroe, Willis, and Spring, Texas area, and we’d love to hear from you!
