The main purpose of a denture is to replace missing teeth following tooth loss or extraction. In addition to restoring your smile after tooth loss, a denture can also restore function by giving you a full set of teeth for more easily biting and chewing a wider range of foods. We offer several types of dentures at our Wynnewood, PA, dental practice, where Dr. Domenic Baglivo can recommend the best type for your needs.

Benefits of Dentures

The benefits of restoring your smile with dentures following tooth loss or extraction are numerous. Dentures fill in the gaps where teeth are missing and make it easier to enjoy a wider range of foods again. Biting and chewing can be difficult without a full set of teeth and puts excess strain on any remaining natural teeth. Dentures can restore function and minimize strain on teeth.

Dentures also help reduce many of the unwanted side effects associated with tooth loss. For instance, the way a person speaks can change when teeth are missing. Dentures help guide the placement of the tongue when speaking so speech returns to normal. Another negative side effect of tooth loss is facial sagging and drooping. The teeth provide support for facial muscles, which can sag when teeth are missing. Dentures provide the additional support needed, which can reduce sagging.

Types of Dentures

We offer several types of dentures at our Wynnewood, PA, dental practice. Our experienced dentist can help you select the right type for your needs. The two main categories of dentures include partial and complete. Partial dentures fill in the gaps where teeth are missing when some natural teeth still remain. Also called full dentures, complete dentures replace an entire arch of teeth when none remain.

Several types of partial and complete dentures are available and include:

• Transitional partial dentures
• Removable partial dentures
• Immediate dentures
• Conventional dentures
• Implant-supported dentures

A denture can restore your smile, restore functioning and reduce the negative side effects of tooth loss. For dentures in Wynnewood, PA, schedule a consultation with Dr. Baglivo by calling our office at (610) 642-0259.