If you've lost your teeth, whether from gum disease, injury or tooth decay dentures can be the answer to your missing smile. Not only can it have a positive effect in your appearance, but using dentures to replace missing teeth also keeps your facial muscles from sagging and assists in eating and speaking too.

Silver Screen dental offers all four of the primary types of dentures: Complete dentures which is a denture that replaces all of your teeth and adjoining tissue, partial dentures which fill in spaces between missing teeth; immediate dentures which are temporary and used during the gum healing process; and; conventional dentures which are the permanent dentures given 4 to 8 weeks after the teeth extractions and when the gums have healed.

You Have Denture Options in Austin

At Silver Screen Dental in Austin, we can help you determine which of the four types of dentures best suits your situation. Dr. Booth and our staff in the Austin office are sensitive to the pain and trauma from losing one's teeth and going through the replacement process. We'll make the experience as easy and gentle as we possibly can and give you back your smile.

Whether you require a full or partial denture, Silver Screen Dental is the dental office who can give you proper denture care. We've provided dentures for patients of all ages and walks of life and are simply the best in the Austin area. Call today to schedule a consultation, or book online at your convenience.

What are dentures?

Dentures replace missing teeth and their adjacent tissues with a removable dental appliance made of acrylic resin and, in some cases, a combination of metals.

What are the different types of dentures?

There are four primary types of dentures:

• Complete
  This type of denture replaces all of the teeth and their adjacent tissues.
  
  
• Partial
  Partial dentures act as dental bridges as they "bridge" the gap between a missing tooth or teeth.
  
  
• Conventional
  Conventional dentures allow a recovery time (usually 4 to 8 weeks) after all of the teeth are extracted before the dentures are placed in the mouth.
  
  
• Immediate
  This type of denture does not allow a healing period after all of the teeth are removed. The denture is immediately fit into the mouth after all teeth are removed. Additional adjustments in the fitting of this type of denture procedure may be necessary as healing occurs.
  
  

Oral health care and dentures:

• Daily remove and brush the denture carefully with a brush and toothpaste, both specifically designed for denture cleaning.
  
  
• Avoid the use of harsh abrasive cleaners on your denture.
  
  
• Avoid cleaning and/or sterilizing your denture in boiling water, or damage to the denture is likely to occur.
  
  
• If a partial denture is in place, remove it before brushing the natural teeth.
  
  
• Once removed, keep the denture in a safe place, out of the reach of children.
  
  
• Once removed, soak the denture in a proper cleansing solution or water.
  
  
• Have your teeth cleaned every 6 months by an oral health professional.